When To Start Applying To Your First Data Analyst Job
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2021
- Are you ever really ready to start applying for your first Data Analyst Job? It often feels like you're just not ready and need to learn one more thing before you start actually applying. In today's video I'm going to give you 3 things to look at to know if you're really ready to start applying today.
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I just had a second-round interview today with a cool company and I thought it went really well. Hopefully I get the job!
Edit: I got the job!
Hey, can you please share your resume, it helps please 🙏
Alex. I watched all the SQl videos you posted, also Tableau. I got a job 3 weeks ago. A great job actually. 😊 I'm working with SQl and Talend for ETL which is something I didn't even have on my resume, so yeah the attitude and willingness to learn are essential 😎
Hey, I really am looking for some guidance in this area. Is there a way to contact you?
I started work in Talend as well! How are you liking the software?
Did you do the google certificate and do you have a bachlor/master?
Do you have a degree? Or just a certificate?!
Congrats
Hi Alex, Thanks in large part to your videos, I just landed my first data analyst job!! Thank you!
I'm switching from a completely non-technical field (my college degree is in the Humanities, and my most recent job experience is in a library), but I studied on my own and followed your great advice! Thanks for putting this awesome content out there into the world!
Btw, for all those in the grind: I studied early mornings over the course of 1 1/2 years - did it with a family, had a baby during that period, kept at it! You can do it!!
Congratulations!! Keep up the great work!
How did you get started on your projects ? Was it hard for you starting out ?
This video is perfect timing. Thank you Alex
Hi Alex,
Just before my interview, I went through all the videos of SQL from your playlist...and because of you I landed on my first job as a data analyst at a Big4 firm...
Thank you...love from India! 🇮🇳❤️
Any chance can you share your resume?
Hello Amar, is it possible to contact you? I need your guidance in this aspect. Please do reply
Hii Amar Kumar Gupta can u share u r resume it will help my career to become a data analyst thanks in advance 🙏
That is super awesome man! I just start learning all the SQL things, and am super pumped with my future DA job!
Hello Amar!
First of all congratulations!
I’m sure it was possible through your hard work. Me as well it will be greatly appreciated if you could share your resume and a job description you landed!
Again congratulations and hope everything is well! 🙏🏻
I so needed to hear this. I already knew before this video that I wasn't ready to apply for jobs, but this video made me realize I'm a lot closer than I thought! I've been putting so much pressure on myself to know SQL, Excel, Tableu and Python really well, and this has relieved some of my anxiety about getting a new job soon. Thanks again, Alex 😌!
This is on point! I made sure to focus my resume on data analyst relevant skills only and it at least landed me a job interview which was the precursor to me getting my job. One thing that makes you stand out from other tech channels on youtube is the fact that you explain the "why" you need to know a certain technical skill. This really helps keep motivation when learning such a skill. I would recommend that in a future video you explain in more depth why you choose these core skills (Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI, Python), and what people should focus on when learning each of these tools because they are so vast and the information overload can easily feel overwhelming
So glad to hear that! Keep your head up and keep working hard :)
Thank you Alex, I personally really needed this. I've been struggeling to find a database dev position. This gave me motivation and good energy
Short and sweet! I don't know if I like the tips or your mustache more!
Tips are subjectively good, but the mustache is objectively good :)
Great video as always ! I appreciate your honesty and willingness to guide us on our data analyst journeys! I can’t wait to comment that I got a data analytics job and help others like you have. Thanks as always !
Love this video!! this def makes me feel much better. I have learned so much from you in last 6 months and thanks as always for sharing the wealth.
Dude you're the man. I love your vids and your calm demeanor and simple explanations really reduce a lot of doubt and stress I put on myself. Thank you so much.
So glad to hear that Austin! Glad to help :)
Thank you Alex,you really made the process of data analyst less scary for me
thank you very much for this video Alex. just got done with my program and was having the usual elf doubt about applying. im very good at Excel, SQL and Power BI, while still polishing my Python skills, so this video filled me with a lot of confidence. thanks
Short and straight to the point!
Holy cow, thanks a ton Alex! I love your positive attitude and demeanor towards this subject. I am towards the end of the Google Data Analytics course and was just kind of like... "What the heck am I getting into? This stuff is way over my head and I have no idea how my very basic level knowledge is gonna do a lick of good to help any company." Lots of doubt, lots of thinking that I wasted my time taking courses on data analytics because in the end I wasn't good enough, and all that stuff... But this really sheds some light as to how good companies actually expect me to be in order to land my first job! Thanks again!
Hi, can you update on what you decided to do? .. im thinking the same as you, but i havent started the google course yet.
Hey Alex, I really like the video. I already started looking for possible positions while learning Google Data Analysis Certification Course. But this video helped me a lot and gave me a clearer perspective on applying for jobs. Thank you!
Thanks so much for this Alex. You're a great help.
just wanna say thanks
I watch your video when I fell down on my journey of becoming a analyst
Alex, You are a breath of fresh air, your contents are always relevant and on-point, thank you very much!
On step 2 currently! Shooting for September / October to start applying
Thanks a lot Alex , this was what i was looking for.
Just Awesome Brother
You always Keeping me to go Ahead and stay positive
Thank you !
Alex, I can't thank you enough for this channel!
You're most welcome!
Needed this piece of advide at this point of time! Thanks a lot
Loving your videos!! Thank you!!! Data Analyst in the making here
I'm so close to finishing DA-100 from Microsoft , I know having MOS: Expert and MO: Data Analyst Associate will help me a lot. Your portfolio advice is my next step before I start applying. Reassurance is the goal.
Sounds like you’re well on your way! Keep up the good work!
Wanted to give you a big shout out! Your videos motivated me to start applying and interviewing for jobs. I had a bit of imposter syndrome going on. I could check off two of the skills you mentioned at an expert level, so I started to apply like a mad man. Now I've landed a data analyst job and I'm getting my master's in data analytics at the same time. Things are definitely coming along and you played a big part. Thank you!!!
Congratulations!!
Hello Michael, how much time you needed to land your first job? I'm in a similar situation, but it's been one month and I havent been able to land an interview yet.
Hi Alex. Thanks for sharing your experience. I know sql and excel, I am watching online pyhton course and waiting for my DA-100 course to start within a month. I got support and approval from my boss to go in this path. My current job is Jewellery Photographer but these data things are in my head all the time.
Thanks for this encouraging video!😎
I recently got my first ever job and it's data related (Reporting Specialist). Thanks to you Alex. Your videos helped me a lot to learn all those technical skills❤
Congratulations!! So awesome to hear!! :D
Man your help and links are precious. Just messed up 3 interviews when companies tested my SQL level and I failed the tests. Certificates are not good enough. Peactice, practice, practice 😎
Sorry about that but I'm on my way to finishing the data analytics course and I know for sure I need to keep practicing.
Finally did you get a job like data analyst??
Thank you, Alex.
OMG, thank you for the video,.I am getting really overwhelmed rn because I feel like all the companies are hiring for ppl who know everything (cloud computing, API, ETL, SQL, Looker and endless skills). I am trying to switch career. When I read the JD, I am really thinking I am never going to make it. Your video makes me feel a lot more confident now.
Everytime i watch video of Alex, i learn something new.
I was so asking myself this question this morning!
Absolutely love your content and delivery of info. Would you possibly do a video on domains for data science & analysis? I’m new to data and I’m not seeing much on this. What are they and what does data science look like within them? Which soft skills translate to which more easily maybe?
That was really what I needed to hear
Thank you for the valuable advice!!! ❤
You're most welcome!
God bless you man!
Thank you Alex
You are the best, mate
This was helpful, thenks👍♥️
Hey Alex, I rarely write any comments here, on YT, but I just wanted to thank you for your channel, the videos have been super helpful for me! I bought courses on SQL/ Excel on Black Friday 2019 but I've been procrastinating on them for 1.5 years (facepalm, I know). You channel helped me to get a bird-eye view on Data-analysis related field and build some kind of strategy of learning skills for a new job. I quit my job and found your channel shortly after it :D Now I'm finally learning SQL and find it quite enjoyable. So yeah, huge thanks one more time and best vibes from Cracow, Poland! :))
Hey Anna! I'm so glad to hear that! Keep up the hard work and focus :)
@@AlexTheAnalyst Thank you so much :)
Thankyou sir u are really helping us a lot in landing a job
Thank you, Alex. Definitely a confident booster for everyone out there applying to their first data analyst job!
Wow! Fantastic Alex. Accurately answered the doubts I had. Also can you make a video about remote jobs and how to get them(most of them ask for US Nationality! and I'm from India)
I BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU! Hahaha Back in March I saw a video of yours that really got me into data analytics! I may I started the Google Certified for Data Analysis! AND I BEEN LOOKING for your videos! Finally I am done with the course and about to start applying to places and here you are! I made sure to subscribe to not loose you again! hahaha Love your content!
So glad to hear you found me! :D
Alex you're God sent to me honestly.
Glad my channel is helpful!
Thank you so much for this. I was wondering whether I should or not but now I have started applying for entry levels jobs. I hope I get a call soon.
Good luck!!
Thank you so much for your videos, they are really helpful and amazing
Would you please make a video about data analysis in the NGOs sector and how can we develop ourselves in it as I’m working in the humanitarian sector
Best regards from Iraq
I had an interview I thought went great, but wasn't really asked any technical questions. I thought I was going to get the 2nd interview, but had to hear from the recruiter I wasn't. It put me in a funk for some reason.
I'm getting my mind set back to do some more training so I can feel more experienced since that was why I was rejected.
Do a video showing what a data analist do in his work in a daily basis
Alex please be my coach!!!!…. I’m in my last year of obtaining a degree in data analytics….. Bu the way I watch all ur adds lol….. I really enjoy listening to you!!!
thanks for this
This is great Alex! (Side note - it's giving off a very Binging with Babish kind of video vibe, which is also good! :) )
Thank you! And Babish is a legend - I take that as a compliment :D
Hey Alex , Can you please make a video on how much statistics do you need to know to get started as a data analyst , How much statistics do you personally use , Thx
my case is also same as Alex i have completed google data analytics in nov-2022 from that time i dig almost every area of SQl server, i think some times they just want fundamental knowledge for entry level job.......its been 15 days of starting pandas as i get confident i start getting applying for jobs
some peoples are like that until they get satisfied they never step forward.....but its a valid point by Alex in video if you have strong fundamentals do start for job applying.
Thank you so much
I think what I need to the confidence to do a project to add to my portfolio by myself , I’ve watched and completed the portfolio projects you have on your page but getting started on my own with data is hard for me .
Welp. I'd started applying a couple of months ago and hit a jackpot recently. I'm starting my very first Jr. Data and Analytics Development position on Monday :D
Thanks for the SQL project vids, they helped me get some bare bone basics that I was able to expound upon during the interview :)
Hello Alex, I am a little bit discouraged right now. I've been sending resumes for a month now, and haven't been able to place even an enterview yet.
The thing is I'm still studying programming at university (at nights), but I'm already doing pretty well with Python and SQL, I've made Dashboards for clients and I have some work experience already (less than 1 year in Data Analysis related work). Ah, I'm taking the Google Data Analytics Course in coursera also.
Where I live, it seems that recruiters are only interesed in people with a degree and around 3 years of experience 🙄
Thank you for the tips! I just finished the Google Data Analytics certificate and am starting to work on building projects/ a portfolio. I’m pretty confident in Excel due to my current finance operations job. And since the certificate focused on R, I’m thinking of learning more Tableau or SQL. Do you spending some time to learn Tableau on a deeper level and pass the the desktop specialist exam would be a good move before applying to my first data analyst role?
Hi Alex! Can you show us the codes and processes you did to impress your boss and get promoted? Im about to start my first job and I would like to give a good impression, and work my way up just as you did.
Just started the Google data analytics certificate on Coursera. I should be done the first course by Monday. I'm doing only 6 hours a week Monday-Wednesday-Friday for 2h a day.
Hi Alex could you make a video about what maths notions are needed on being a data analyst/business analyst vs data scientist
I’m still deciding between being a data analyst/business intelligence by the age of 24 vs becoming a data scientist by the age of 26/27, I’m 22 currently
But the real question is, am I ready to start applying for Data SCIENTIST jobs?
Heading over to Ken's channel to figure that out...
Hi Alex. I’d like to get into a job as a Data Analyst. What level of programming skills do you need for it? Is learning python enough? Do you also need to learn Java or other programming languages as well?
Hello Alex, I currently hold a masters in healthcare informatics. I am having trouble finding a job in this field. I am wondering if I should be focusing on data scientist or data analyst. I don’t have much experience when it comes to SQL, Python etc . I am wondering if I should consider enrolling in a data analytics Boot Camp. What are your thoughts?
I have not had any luck with exposure to the field as I work in HR benefits currently and my internship was terminated early due to COVID. I will start watching your videos on SQL. I know that will help
Sir please make a video on Google Data analytics apprenticeship , What it is and what are the benefits.
I just wonder as an entry level analyst, should i have a project before applying in any company?
Waiting for your review
Thanks Alex
Hey Alex, Thanks for all you do. I have to wonder why you didn't mention R? I just finished the Google Data Analytics Course and I don't really feel very confident in SQL or Tableau. I mean I know the functions and joins and stuff but am I really ready? Can I ace the case study question the interviewer might put forward?!
Once, again thank you for all your videos!!
Hi Alex, love your videos and projects but I have a question for which im troubling to find the solution as an inexperienced data analyst. What's the best way to present your insights and thoughts from a dataset in a PDF/PPT
Hi Alex,
Is MATLAB appreciated in Data Science career? I am new to python, but am currently doing a portfolio project in MATLAB. Can that be acknowledged by recruiters?
Another question is, is it valued more if the portfolio projects are on business related topics? (as I guess a large share of data science jobs are inter-related with business analytics). My project is based on chemistry and is not related to any business related topic at all.
Hey Alex, I'm switching career and I'm just wondering how big the personal project should be? I've finished the Google Data analytics course but I don't know if I'm ready to apply for the jobs.
Dude start applying and attend interviews,
You yourself will get to know.
Hey Alex, thank you for all your courses. I followed them all and I am now a full data analyst🎉. Thank you this won't be possible without you.
But is it possible for a Nigerian (West African country) citizen and resident to have a remote job in USA or similar countries?
Great video Alex. Anyone recommend a good excel course? I know the basics.
I truly don’t understand how people like this guy are able to land a job in data analytics without a degree in it
I always get rejected because I don’t have that piece of paper to show for my skills even though I have multiple projects to show for my skill -.-
I can’t and won’t go back to get another bachelors degree …. I want to change careers so badly but seems life is so unfair to most but fair to a few
Good luck man keep searching, I will be in the same boat as you in about a year
Change your mindset. It'll happen! Good luck.
Hi, Alex. I've been watching your videos for 1-2 weeks now. Question: Do you think it's necessary to know BOTH PowerBI and Tableau before applying? It seems like if you can learn one, you can learn the other and it also seems like the one you'll use at work depends entirely on what company you end up working for. I figure that focusing on just one would let me get to the point where I'm ready to apply more quickly, while still showing that I have visualization skills.
No I would focus on one until you're confident in it - usually if you know one well it's fairly easy to pick the other up and hiring managers know that. Doesn't hurt to dabble in both to get comfortable though.
I'm about to give up. Linked In showing hundreds of applications for the DA positions near me in the Raleigh area and that is less than a day after job posting goes up. The competition is insane. Stats showing most have Masters degrees as well. F.
I feel you dude,
overpopulation in this world is becoming a REAL issue and it seems like you are pretty much doomed of any chances if you are trying to get into this career change like myself (biology background). All we can do is learn to persist and continue improving our skills while working at our boring and unrewarding currents jobs like robots ....one day at a time .....until our time to shine comes
amazing
Hey Alex
I have a question if you don’t mind please,did you got your bachelor or just certificates ,I have an associate in computer programming,I got good skills with sql server,excel/vba and others programmes.so I am trying to figure out if it’s worth it to get my bachelor and add other certificates or just get the certifactes
Thank you very much in advance
Hey Alex, what is your opinion on master in data analyst or just a course will be enough to get a good job?
Thank you Alex
I am from India and this is really helpful
I wanted to know whether these information is related to us job market or other countries as well?
Exactly, it's different here in India. Might need a seperate video!
what do you think about a bachelor's degree in data management and analysis? Is it better to start off with certifications?
I've been really worried that learning a heavy programming language like Python was mandatory to become a successful data analyst, maybe that's not so much the case after all! Great thank you!
I'm going to put my full focus this year into learning SQL, Excel and Tableau then start applying!
Same Here!🙂
Python is not so heavy at all. Java on the other hand 🤪😂
Had 2 interviews for some company all they ask if I knew r and Tableau and I was like yeah. I also had to talk about myself. Next week hey you want a job? I think my degree basically got me job. Have masters in business analytics.
Alex, thank you so much for this video! I am interviewing for a data analyst position and feel like I am not ready because there is still a lot I don't know about sql and python even though the position only asked for a basic knowledge in these two (which I do know, thanks to you!) But after I watch this video, I feel a lot more confident that I do have the skills that they are looking for.
Did you land the job👀👀
@@faisalrabbani5427 Thanks for asking! I didn't get one of the two companies I interviewed with and I am still waiting to hear from the other one :) I should hear from them this week though. It's a healthcare company and the interview process had been really extensive (5 interview with 12 people total). They mentioned many times about how the learning curve will be really steep and this job is not for the faint of heart. I get the vibe that the work environment is going to be stressful and challenging. It makes me kind of anxious and don't know if I should take it even if I get it :/ I would love to hear some advice
@@glorialin964 Ok so firstly thank you so much for actually taking the time out and responding! Secondly, if you went through so many interviews and spoke to so many people and they still decide to hire you i'm sure they see something special in you. At the end of the day it's obviously your decision but worst case scenario you take the job and it doesn't pay off. Now I don't know if you currently have a stable job or not but if you don't then don't you think it's worth the risk? But anyway I hope and pray whatever is best for you ends up working out for you! And just in addition if you don't mind.. were you completely self taught and how long did it take you and what exactly did you cover as far as technologies go? And again GOOD LUCK!!
@@faisalrabbani5427 Thank you so much for your advice! I currently do have a stable job and have been working with the company for 5 years. The company I work with now is very laid back, easy job, nice boss and not much work to do. So I am pretty sure I am going to have a culture shock and hard time adapting if I do end up taking the job. Thank you for the prayer, I have been praying about as well :)
Yes, I'm completely self taught. I mostly learned SQL and Power BI and a little bit of Python and Tableau. You can download Power BI and Tableau public for free. I did a few portfolio projects and practice I found on UA-cam. I also took Udemy course on Advance SQL and Power BI course and currently Python. I also did some SQL practice on W3resource here's the link: www.w3resource.com/sql-exercises/
In total, it took me 4-5 months to get to this point and in by no means that I am an expert. I am just now more familiar with the software/language. I hope this help!
@@glorialin964 Hey! so again, thank you for the comment lol. Just wondering if you had an update? Also i'm sorry I keep bugging you but is there any way you can share the links of the courses you took to get to this point? I would greatly appreciate it! (Starting my self learning journey so just nervous and not sure which route to take or what courses to take so it would really help a lot). Thanks in advance if you do end up seeing this!
I personally haven't move on to a visualization tool like tableau or Power Bi but my question is when you say learn two, investment in Python has far steeper learning curve so why isn't that mention? Is the assumption that the weight is equal? should I just learn the two topic that require the least amount of hours to be job ready?
2:27 so true!
Hey Alex! I have basic - intermidiatishhh knowledge of handling databases with R language as well. How good of a skill is that for a data analyst ?
Thank you Sir. I have some of this skills. Please which online platform do you recommend for jobs?
I'm so nervous. I'm almost finished with my B.A. in analytics and I don't know if I will ever feel ready. I'm thinking I should load up on side courses first. 😅
I'm starting my journey as well(Google analytics course) but it never hurts to augment your education with more education.
I’m a student working towards a Data Analytics degree. What are some good jobs to apply for (related to data analytics) that don’t require a degree or a lot of experience?
I was thinking Data Entry was somewhat related and does not require a lot of skill or experience.
Hi Alex, thank you for all the videos, they've been very helpful in preparing me for a career switch to data analyst. I have gone through all your videos I think, and I have also carried out all the processes. Please, where can I get more data to practice, I feel I need to do some more data cleaning, visualization, etc. I think you recommended a platform in 1 of the video, I have been trying to locate which of the classes but couldn't. Kindly assist!
Check out Udemy, Coursera, and Stratascratch :)
Alex. i would really love to build my resume, can you please post the link to your video on how to build a data analyst centered resume.
Go through his channel the resources are shared in plenty plus free quality projects.
Can you do one on entry level remote jobs
Is Data Analyst an evergreen career? I am still in dilemma of picking my career path. Data Science or Web development 🤔
Hi Alex. Do I need to complete all the certificates in the Google Analytics course before I can apply for any job?
Yes finish the entire course and do the IBM course with projects dude. Don't just start and not finish it and think you're ready to apply.
The Google analytics course is just a start and you shouldn't rely 100% on it.
Hey Alex., although I am able to solve some leetcode questions of easy to moderate level, I later tend to forget the solutions and i often get self-doubts on my interview preparation. Is this common as a data analytics fresher?