An NHS band 4 project support officer job posting on the NHS career page states that familiarity with Microsoft Office software, word processing experience, and ability to create and update spreadsheets and databases are essential skills required to work in this position. The interviewers ask this question to see if you are proficient with your computer skills and meet their requirements for the job. You can either rate your skills on a 1-10 scale or describe your skills as excellent or above average. Then, describe your strong points, such as being highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. If you rate your computer skills on a 1-10 scale, be sure not to give yourself a 10, as there is always room for improvement.