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<li>Microsoft Word
Yes, of course you know how to use Word. So does your grandmother. You can leave this “skill” off the list.
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<p>Do you know how many job descriptions <em>require</em> the applicant to know Word, Excel, and Powerpoint? If we are playing the “apply online and attach resume game,” the robot is actually looking for those specific words … Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. They better be there!</p>
<p>I’m skimming lots of job descriptions these days as my newly minted grad is job hunting. Today was great – two (count them 2) quality interviews!</p>