Hi 🐠! I have an excel assessment during an interview tomorrow. Role: Business Analyst
I’ve brushed up on:
- Macros
- Basic VBA (loops)
- Vlookups
- Pivot Tables
- SUMPRODUCT / COUNTIF / SUMIF
...

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Regression modeling. Advanced filters. Conditional formatting (gotta make it look pretty).

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Shortcuts! I had a company test me by unplugging the mouse

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Could of done better, but not too bad! VBA wasn’t necessary, just a lot of formulas

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RNDC, that’s just mean

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Index match match

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Chart formatting.

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How’s it go? What did this entail?

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I’m assuming they will sit next to me, and watch

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Which kinds, favorite one??

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But give some details!

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Do you guys recommend I brush up on anything else?

Match, index,

What does an excel assessment entail? Is it an exam?

Thank you! They want to test out my skill level in excel within one of the interview slots

Thanks Everyone!

How did it go??

I’ve never had a excel assessment before. Is this a specific position that requires it and was it in the job description?

Excel Interview? Seems ancient.

I’ve had an excel test as part of an 8 hour Superday

Details!

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