Beginning PivotTables in Excel 2007will introduce you to the exciting new pivot table features in Excel 2007. Create quick summaries and pivot charts, add impact with traffic light icons, design calculated fields, group dates and numbers.
“Today’s interview went downhill when the Exec handed me a pad of graph paper and asked me to write code for an abstract MS Excel scenario.”
I think I would have pointed out that the graph paper is for the output. I’d need lined (or blank) paper for the code since VBA isn’t programmed in a grid.
June 19th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
“Today’s interview went downhill when the Exec handed me a pad of graph paper and asked me to write code for an abstract MS Excel scenario.”
I think I would have pointed out that the graph paper is for the output. I’d need lined (or blank) paper for the code since VBA isn’t programmed in a grid.
June 20th, 2009 at 12:52 am
Why the old short menus were bad, and why I hate the way Exxcel decides which ribbon tab to activate:
“Dear Microsoft Excel: You are not psychic. Please stop pretending that you know what I want to do. Thank you.”
June 20th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Good point, Ken. I’ll bet you’d get the job.
And Jon, Excel knows what’s best for you. Just accept it.