Data analysis skills are one of the hottest skills that have been in high demand on the job market for the past few years. A "data analyst" job title is not new to the market, however, due to the growth of data generation and the facilitation of data storage provided by cloud computing, many companies have now the capabilities to store their big data and to derive insights and value from it. Data analysis has been and will stay a fundamental skill to have for most jobs. In the following, I will discuss how to start a career as a data analyst and how I was able to secure a job as a data analyst at a reputable company. Disclaimer Prepare yourself for the worse; learn more about that here . You should read it if You are looking for an internship or a junior opportunity as a Data Analyst. Data Analyst Trends A simple search of the term " Data Analyst " on google trends can show us a graph with a positive trend of the frequency of searches. We can observe that from 2...
Data-related jobs have been gaining popularity in the past few years. Many students are aspiring to become data analysts or data scientists; either by taking courses at their universities that relate to those topics (Data mining, machine learning…) or by taking (free or paid) online (coding or theoretical) courses to acquire certifications as proof of their expertise in the domain. Similarly, many professionals are also following the trend. A career shift into the field of data has become the new normal. However, many do not know how to approach this field after being certified and how to increase their chances of landing their dream job. Therefore, in the following, I will explain what is the easiest way to get a first hands-on experience in the field of data. This will help you highlight your newly acquired skills, from the online coding platforms or theoretical MOOCS that you have taken. What is a portfolio? The term portfolio is highly popular in the arts and creative industry....