The document discusses how to effectively communicate Microsoft Office skills to employers during a job interview. It recommends using specific checklists to precisely list the tasks and skills one is able to perform in programs like Word and Excel. This approach provides reassurance to interviewers rather than vague responses. Free checklists for various Microsoft Office programs can be found on the website listed to help prepare for interviews.

1. on Microsoft Word Skills

2. How strong are your
Microsoft Office
Skills?
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3.  But vague responses won’t do.
I guess they are pretty good.
 I have been using Word and Excel
for 10 years.
 But what tasks can you actually
perform in Word and Excel?
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4.  Your answer needs to be concise,
credible and supported.
 But first you need to know what
they want you to do if they hire
you.
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7. Word Access
Outlook Publisher
Excel PowerPoint
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9.  Courses you completed and when and what
version
 Advanced Microsoft Excel 2010 taken Oct 2011.
 But what do you remember from 2 years ago?
 Do you still remember what a pivot table is?
 Do you know what to use a pivot table for?
 Have you ever created a pivot table since?
 Could you create one right now if they asked?
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10.  With Microsoft Office skills checklists,
communicate to employers the tasks you are
ready to perform right now.
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11.  Or send a separate file along with your
resume with PDF versions of your relevant
checklists.
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12.  Q: What level are your Microsoft Word Skills?
 A: I have brought checklists that show you
exactly what tasks I can perform today with
Word. These are tasks that I am fully prepared
to perform today and the first day on the job.
Then you show them your career portfolio and
leave behind a digital version on a USB drive.
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13. A. Claim advanced skills in Microsoft Office and
hope desperately they don’t ask, or
B. Count on your vague response being accepted
favorably by the interviewer, or
C. Present a precise, truthful answer that provides
the reassurance the interviewer needs?
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14.  The Advanced Microsoft Word Skills checklist
can support you to prepare for any related job
interview question.
 Get your free checklist at danarmishaw.com
 Checklists for other Microsoft Office programs
are also available.
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15.  Visit the Free Resources section at
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16.  Identify skills you still need for each level.
 Seek out tutorials on YouTube, elsewhere.
 Find books in your Library or online
 Practice each skill until proficiency is achieved
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17.  After you have used the checklists to prepare
for your job interview, please let me know
about your experience!
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