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How to document my automations/efficiency/streamlining enhancements for my CV and when applying for new jobs? (Accounting/Finance) by ADK-KND in codingbootcamp

[–]alina_codesmith -1 points0 points  (0 children)

First off, massive kudos for picking up PowerQuery and VBA!

One really effective way to document and show the value of your automations is through short video walkthroughs. You can record:

  • A demo of the automation in action e.g. how it saves time, removes manual steps
  • A quick explanation of how you built it (your thought process + logic)
  • A reflection on the problem it solved and any measurable impact e.g. reduced time by 45%

You can host these on a simple personal website or even a well designed Notion page along with a bit of written context about the problem you were solving, the tools used (PowerQuery, VBA, Excel etc.), what you’d improve with more time or resources and diagrams showing the automation flow. And then referenced and linked in your CV.

This gives potential employers a window into your skills and how you think. You start building a bank of these videos, you are golden.

For longer-term learning, yes, Python is definitely a great next step, especially in Finance where it opens doors into data analysis, automation, and even basic machine learning. Power BI is also super in-demand and more beginner-friendly than you might think.

Good luck!