Just Interviewed someone (2-4 yrs experience) & asked: How good are you at excel? Best response - ?

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"I excel at it"

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Best response would be someone who can explain their expertise in Excel by providing examples of formulas they are good at. E.g. I prefer using index match over vlook up because of x y z reason.

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"If your firm does not automatically provide 2 processors, I'm going to need that provided in my contract. In writing.

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I hate excel

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I still use Lotus

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Haha I mean what would you even do in a PE shop if you can't use excel...do those people just fill vending machines

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Hi Fishers,

I have a very good referral | Interview guarented.

Role: Oracle PL/SQL Support Enginner. (JD attached)
Exp:2-7 yrs
Job Location: Greater Noida/Gurgaon/Banglore.
Offer will be much good from current market.
Company: Coforge (NIIT)

If anyone is interested, kindly comment or DM me for more details.

(Early joiners to 45 days) will be given priority.

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