Skill Demand Index
Based on 1 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
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Demand Rate
L2
Median Depth
0%
Gap Rate
1
Jobs Analyzed
Basic
Most employers want Excel & PowerPoint at basic competency with practical application.
Overview
Market context for Excel & PowerPoint in the current job market
Excel & PowerPoint is required in 0% 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:
What L2 means in practice:
L2 (Basic) means you’ve built small things with Excel & PowerPoint — personal projects or bootcamp work. Employers accept this for junior roles.
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:
Operations positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with Excel & PowerPoint include Project Management and Strategic Thinking.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Excel & PowerPoint requirements across 1 scored evaluations
Average depth: L2.0·Median depth: L2.0
Salary Correlation
How Excel & PowerPoint affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Excel & PowerPoint
$137K
Median $130K
450 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Excel & PowerPoint appears in 0% of all scored jobs.”
From 1 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Excel & PowerPoint
Role Breakdown
Job categories most likely to require Excel & PowerPoint
Gap Analysis
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).
Yes. Excel & PowerPoint appears in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 1 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L2. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for Excel & PowerPoint is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Data Analysis, Startup/Scale-up Experience, Management Consulting. Strengthening these alongside Excel & PowerPoint improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Operations. Operations positions have the highest demand at 100% of all Excel & PowerPoint jobs.
L1→L2: online courses and personal projects. L2→L3: daily professional use and shipped work. L3→L4: mentoring others and optimizing processes. L4→L5: architecture decisions, open source contributions, or published work.
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