Identity1. Basic Skills
Data Entry: Efficiently inputting data into rows and columns.
Formatting: Understanding how to format cells, change font styles, adjust cell sizes, and apply borders or colors for better data presentation.
Basic Formulas: Knowledge of essential formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, and basic arithmetic functions.
2. Intermediate Skills
Conditional Formatting: Applying rules to automatically format cells based on data values.
Charts and Graphs: Creating pie charts, bar graphs, and line charts to visually represent data.
Sorting & Filtering: Sorting data by various criteria and filtering large data sets for specific information.
Pivot Tables: Using pivot tables to summarize large data sets and extract important information.
IF Statements: Applying logic with IF, AND, OR functions to analyze data conditionally.
3. Advanced Skills
Advanced Formulas: Familiarity with VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and more complex functions.
Macros: Automating repetitive tasks by recording or writing macros using VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).
Data Analysis Tools: Using advanced tools like Solver, Goal Seek, and What-If Analysis.
Data Validation: Restricting input in cells and setting rules for data entry.
Power Query & Power Pivot: Handling large data sets, transforming data, and creating advanced models for reporting.
4. Proficient in Automation
VBA Programming: Writing custom scripts and automations to streamline workflows.
5. Data Analysis & Reporting
Dashboards: Creating interactive dashboards that provide insights using charts, pivot tables, and slicers.
Financial Modeling: Experience with creating financial models, budgets, forecasts, and analysis templates in Excel.
If you're looking to build or evaluate Excel background experience, consider which of these levels you aim to master or are interested in focusing on. Let me know if you'd like advice on how to improve specific areas!
