The Gatekeeping of Data Analyst Jobs

THE GATEKEEPING OF DATA ANALYST JOBS // There’s some serious gatekeeping of data analyst jobs going on and it’s keeping people with excellent skills from pursuing jobs they might really enjoy.

So let’s talk about it. Of all the different pieces of info that are out there for aspiring data analysts, which ones are important and which ones are “nice to haves” or even “never need to learns”?

Let’s break down some of the most common problematic views I see or get comments on when it comes to data analysts.

You need to know dozens of tools:
“Data analysts use so many different tools. I don’t know how I’ll ever learn them all.”

No code / low code isn’t an option:
“No code means no hire. I will always hire someone with at least python experience over someone who only uses Tableau and Power BI.”

You must have an analytics / math degree to be a data analyst
“I’d love to change careers to a data analyst job but I don’t have the money or time to get a degree”

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[sentralorigin]

when i applied to my first data analytics finance job in 2005, the position required a PhD in math/science and everyone who worked on our floor had one, except at the time i don't think i'd ever met anyone with a data or finance degree. everyone had one in like physics or math that had nothing to do with finance or data analytics. it might've had to do with the lateral skills that came with the degree. i think these days things are changing and our company no longer requires those degrees anymore

[stephanieh]

Thanks for this video. Helps my stress level some 😊

[danalyser]

Well said! Thanks for sharing your experience and insights in data field!

[kolyxix]

software engineering is worst. Every article you read is all about making you feeling even more insecure about your coding skill and why you even choose to code. They always make it their duty to preach to you, patronize you and talk down to you when you ask for help. I am actually glad that ChatGPT is now in the conversation. I dont care if software development becomes obsolete in the near future.

ChatGPT please make gate keepers obsolete. Please make arrogant software developer obsolete!!!

[kelthekonqrr]

Wow, this was so helpful. Just want to know if I can reach out to you, been doing a lot of work trying to break into the industry.
Please let me know if you're on linkedin or so.