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Uktous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Working with number

Hi,

Question:
If I am good at maths and calculation, can I say the following 2 sentences in interview?

Sentence1:
I am good at working with number.
Sentence2:
I have excellent numerate abilities.

Thanks
  

Top answer

Hi, Question: If I am good at maths and calculation, can I say the following 2 sentences in interview ? Sentence1: I am good at working with number s . Yes Sentence2: I have excellent numerate abilities.

— Clive

  • Hi, Question: If I am good at maths and calculation, can I say the following 2 sentences in interview ?
  • Sentence1: I am good at working with number s .
  • Yes Sentence2: I have excellent numerate abilities.
  • Yes, but it's a stilted and awkward thing to say.
  • I don't recommend it.
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Hi,

Question:
If I am good at maths and calculation, can I say the following 2 sentences in interview?

Sentence1:
I am good at working with numbers. Yes
Sentence2:
I have excellent numerate abilities. Yes, but it's a stilted and awkward thing to say. I don't recommend it.



We commonly say more simply 'I'm very
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Bad news for me....

"I have excellent numerate abilities."

I always write this on my resume

Thanks
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I've never seen this word before in my life. I noticed the comparison in the dictionary is to literate, and it means to have an ability with numbers.

So even if you want to continue to use this arcane word, I'd suggest you say that you are extremely numerate, instead of saying you have numerate abilities.
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Hi,

My advice is to try be more practical and specific than simply 'I am good with numbers'.

Depending on what is best for the specific job you are applying for, you can say things like this.

eg I can balance a General Ledger.

eg I can calculate load stresses for a bridge.

eg I can balance the office's petty cash.

Best wis
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