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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Proficiency With vs. Proficiency in

We are writing an advertisement for a technical position. Which of the following is correct?

Requirements:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient with Microsoft Office
  

Top answer

I think you can use any of these three (something seems a little odd about the 4th): Proficiency in Microsoft Office Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient with Microsoft Office Generally, I'd say 'proficient in a subject/skill' and 'proficient with a tool '

  • I think you can use any of these three (something seems a little odd about the 4th): Proficiency in Microsoft Office Proficient in Microsoft Office Proficient with Microsoft Office Generally, I'd say 'proficient in a subject/skill' and 'proficient with a tool '
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I think you can use any of these three (something seems a little odd about the 4th):

Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient with Microsoft Office

Generally, I'd say 'proficient in a subject/skill' and 'proficient with a tool'
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AnonymousProficiency in Microsoft Office

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