When To Start Applying To Your First Data Analyst Job

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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[karstencollins]

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!

[sarahghaya]

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 😎

[pwe]

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!!

[dataworksstudio]

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! 🇮🇳❤️

[LukeBarousse]

Short and sweet! I don't know if I like the tips or your mustache more!

[MonaLedi]

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 😌!

[stanm]

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 😎

[MrRafaCas]

This video is perfect timing. Thank you Alex

[avishekbiswas]

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

[EmersonLucena-yzdu]

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❤

[peteryoung]

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!

[memikebrown]

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!!!

[podawe]

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.

[michaelharris]

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.

[edwincabanii]

On step 2 currently! Shooting for September / October to start applying

[NickyQuang]

just wanna say thanks
I watch your video when I fell down on my journey of becoming a analyst

[Lucy-ozkt]

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.

[MyStinkfish]

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!

[falloutboys]

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! :))

[de_da_oo]

Alex, I can't thank you enough for this channel!