<p>I was wondering if you guys can list 3-5 technical skills that are most important in a business internship or job.</p>
<p>For example, Excel skills, is it one of the most useful technical skill to learn?? If not, what other ones are more important? What about reading and analyzing financial statements?</p>
<p>While not really a "technical’ skill, I would say that the ability to make a presentation in front of a group of people is valuable and somewhat rare. And I do NOT mean having the fanciest power point presentation. The ability to engage an audience is critical.</p>
<p>I would agree engaging an audience is an critical skill, after reading this article I stumbled upon recently: [One</a> Skill That Will Boost Your Value By Fifty Percent in 2014 - Forbes](<a href=“http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2013/12/27/one-skill-that-will-boost-your-value-by-fifty-percent-in-2014/]One”>One Skill That Will Boost Your Value By Fifty Percent in 2014)</p>
<p>But what do you think is the best way to improve public speaking/engaging an audience???</p>
<p>The biggest jump in my salary other than when I got my master’s degree is when I mastered excel. Nothing fancy, local commuter college, MSIS degree, but back when I was struggling as a single mom as an administrative assistant - Excel was worth an additional about $3 per hour. I’m now in IT support for a consulting company and yes, the consultants are MASTERS of Excel.</p>
<p>The only way to improve public speaking is to speak publicly. Practice in a mirror if need be.</p>
<p>"And I do NOT mean having the fanciest power point presentation. "</p>
<p>Actually, on a day-to-day basis, strong ppt skills are one of the most important skills for a business internship or job. Engaging an audience may be more helpful in getting a job but would rarely be used by an intern.</p>