Skill Demand Index
Excel/PowerPoint — Demand & Depth Analysis
Based on 4 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L4
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
4
Jobs Analyzed
Advanced
Most employers want Excel/PowerPoint at lead-level proficiency, not surface awareness.
Overview
What is Excel/PowerPoint?
Market context for Excel/PowerPoint in the current job market
Excel/PowerPoint is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Excel/PowerPoint typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Excel/PowerPoint:
- •Required in 0.1% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
- •Employers typically expect L4 depth — architect-level, not just familiarity
- •Most demand comes from Software Engineering roles — 50% of all Excel/PowerPoint jobs
What L4 means in practice:
L4 (Advanced) means solving hard problems, optimizing workflows, and mentoring others. Employers want someone who can be the go-to person for Excel/PowerPoint on their team.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Excel/PowerPoint once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 0% means most candidates have adequate Excel/PowerPoint proficiency. To stand out, aim for L4-L5 depth with concrete evidence.
Which roles need Excel/PowerPoint most:
Software Engineering positions drive 50% of demand. Other and Data Science / ML also frequently list Excel/PowerPoint as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Excel/PowerPoint include CPG Experience and Data Analysis.
Depth Level Distribution
Proficiency Distribution
How candidates match Excel/PowerPoint requirements across 4 scored evaluations
Average depth: L3.8·Median depth: L4.0
Salary Correlation
Pay Impact
How Excel/PowerPoint affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Excel/PowerPoint
$141K
Median $133K
1237 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Excel/PowerPoint appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 4 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Commonly Paired Skills
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Excel/PowerPoint
Role Breakdown
Top Role Categories
Job categories most likely to require Excel/PowerPoint
Gap Analysis
Gap Rate Explained
How often Excel/PowerPoint is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Very low gap rate — candidates generally have this skill
When Excel/PowerPoint appears in a job's requirements, 0% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
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