All of our admins are expected to have basic to intermediate knowledge because they help on many reports and projects. It never hurts on a resume, either (I used to recruit for many companies).
I can see where other careers may never use it though.
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This is a discussion I've had a few times...I have yet to have anybody who's really convinced me that Excel is *necessary* in life. It might be useful for some things - witness this creative application of it - but necessary?
*gets off soapbox*
Originally Posted by Nikaia
Ahem...I'd like to point out that I have never gotten *into* Excel and it has yet to hamper me. I figure out other ways to do things. Are you sure Excel is that vital?This is a discussion I've had a few times...I have yet to have anybody who's really convinced me that Excel is *necessary* in life. It might be useful for some things - witness this creative application of it - but necessary?
*gets off soapbox*