The questions that actually come up for reporting, analyst, and data-heavy roles — plus how to talk through your answers, not just know them.
Practice explaining your logic verbally, not just typing formulas. Interviewers grade how you think, not just the answer.
Be ready to walk through any Excel project on your resume in detail — that's where most real follow-up questions come from.
Don't just know VLOOKUP — know why you'd pick it over INDEX-MATCH, and when you wouldn't.
Live Excel tests are common. Know your shortcuts so you're not hunting for the mouse.