Secretary Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 25
How proficient are you with Microsoft Excel?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am newer to Excel in a professional setting but have used it in a personal setting for quite some time. I am going to assume that I am a beginner level user in Excel."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have approximately twelve years experience with Excel and would rate myself as an advanced user. I can create pivot tables, charts/graphs, and analyzing data. Are there specific tasks you are looking for me to complete in Excel?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Use terms such as beginner, intermediate, or advanced user. Then, give a few examples of things you commonly utilize in Excel for such as creating charts/graphs, making pivot tables, or analyzing data. Your response will help the interviewer understand what type of training you should be provided, should they hire you.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have used Excel for about four years now, and would rate myself as an intermediate user. I am capable of making charts and graphs, and some other intermediate level tasks."
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I would consider my knowledge of Microsoft Excel as Intermediate. I initially started using Excel for my family budget about 10 years ago. In my current job, I use Excel to extract data from databases and create spreadsheets. I use tables to sort and format information in a user-friendly way and easily understandable way. I also like using freeze panes, conditional formatting, and basic formulas.
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This is a great answer! You've identified your proficiency level for the interviewer and supported your assessment with solid examples of ways you utilize Excel and its features in your personal and professional life. Nice work!
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