Replying to @sofaloafai I get asked all the time about Excel tips and functions, so here are the most common ones I use daily in all my jobs. As someone who's worked in both investment banking and marketing, I can personally confirm the overlap in skillsets across industries—especially when it comes to data. Data is king in today’s world… and almost every corporate job requires SOME form of data analysis or technical skill, whether it’s Excel, SQL, or something else. If you’re looking for a job or in college thinking about what skills to focus on, I would def recommend excel courses!!! It was one of the most practical and useful skills I picked up, and it’s helped me in both of my career paths VLOOKUP: This function helps you quickly find data in large tables by matching a value in one column with data in another. It’s especially useful when you’re working with large datasets and need to find specific information fast. INDEX/MATCH: A more powerful and flexible alternative to VLOOKUP. It allows you to look up data across rows and columns, and is better for handling complex data queries where VLOOKUP might fall short. IF Statements (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, AVERAGEIFS): These functions let you perform conditional analysis. With these, you can sum, count, or average data based on specific conditions, like only including certain sales amounts or data points that meet criteria. F4 Anchoring: This is a simple yet crucial function when you're copying formulas. It lets you lock cell references (absolute references) to make sure they stay consistent, so you don’t mess up your calculations when applying the formula to other cells. IFERROR: This function helps you manage errors in your formulas. Instead of seeing annoying error messages, you can replace them with custom text or values, making your spreadsheets cleaner and more user-friendly.
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