Top 5 Data Analyst Interview Mistakes

Stop making these Data Analyst Interview Mistakes!

I would consider myself a seasoned professional in this regard. I have made so many mistakes in interviews! Hopefully in this interview I can identify some that you may need to work on. Make sure to be fully prepared for that next interview!

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0:39 Not coming up with Examples and stories (e.g leadership)
1:22 Not Researching about the company
1:47 Not preparing for the technical questions (Most likely SQL, sometimes Python)
2:35 Not asking questions during/after the interview
3:44 Not telling the truth in your interview
4:24 Not dressing professional in an interview

[Holt]

What has worked really well for me in the past is asking about the background of the interviewer. It seems like a weird question, but it can be a really nice change of pace for a recruiter and it can be very helpful information if a potential future colleague is interviewing you! One time a recruiter went off on a full tangent and afterwards said they enjoyed a lovely conversation; what followed was him constantly going the extra mile for me and landing a pretty awesome position in 3 weeks or so

[donnelly]

When it comes to the technical questions, you may also want to be familiar with self-joins. I've heard that having to know what a self-join is or even maybe even having to do a self-join as a coding challenge with SQL during an interview is common.

[vishesharora]

I got asked a lot of questions on leadership, working in a group/team, conflict resolution, and making mistakes (or major failures) during almost all of my interviews. Thankfully, I could think on my feet and come up with an answer almost immediately! But I'll definitely prepare for such questions from now on.

Just to add on, maybe one more point could be to know your resume in and out. The last thing you'd want is the interviewer to ask "So why don't you tell me about xyz thing that you've written on your resume", and you've completely forgotten about that project (or whatever the interviewer is asking for) and end up giving some vague answer. It just leaves a bad impression.

[gangaadhikari]

Select mistakes
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Where name = "Alex the Analyst"

[jonathannali]

Yeah, that's one mistake I made. I was asked the difference between "WHERE" and "HAVING" and to describe the different types of JOINs, I failed that one. Hadn't practiced SQL beforehand.

[brothermalcolm]

My favorite video yet! Made all these mistakes myself 😂

[kulzhans.]

Thank you! Please continue🙏, that was an amazing opportunity to learn from you.

[harkaur]

Hi Alex, I have my interview this Monday. This is my first data analyst interview. I am freaking out. I have watched all of your videos on SQL, Tableau, Excel and made projects alongside. I have practiced a lot but I don't feel confident. I feel like I'm forgetting everything I studied. What should I do?
Thanks for the tips btw

[Alex-tqjd]

Love your videos man, I'm excited to study this at uni soon

[RudraChannel]

Good morning Alex, Thanks for sharing top data analyst interview mistakes to us.

[pramcharannaidu]

Hi Alex,
You always amaze me when you upload right video at the right time...i am in pursuit of getting a new job here surprising me with relevant video....thank you very much

[eriye]

Another tip I would include is: Confidence comes with experience. While there will always some level of anxiety related to doing a job interview, you'll find its greatly reduced if you have experience in the domain, tools, and technology associated with the role. This doesn't have to be exclusively work experience. It can be hours of SQL practice or several projects using Python. Employers are looking for people that can help them get work done. And if you have a lot of work you got done, you can come in with confidence that you will be someone of value to the company. Do not neglect this part. Get in the practice on tools and tech you will use, finish projects in the domain and industry you want to work in, and shamelessly post about it somewhere! Build confidence.

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[JongeloEntertainment]

Lying during an interview starts with the lies on your resume/cover letter.

Some interviewers can be funny, they'll leave questions on data analysis and ask you questions about the company.

[raissaloretta]

Thank you Alex! Your insight really helps me!

[AhmedSayed-kifm]

Could you please make a video about how to find a remote junior data analyst job

[danelston]

How much SQL do you believe is required for an entry-level position?

[Vintagetube]

Thanks for the technical questions links.

[AbhishekSharma-hynl]

It was very helpful video. But I to get a job or internship ship as an entry level. Because I'm about to finish my bachelor and I'm still looking for this. And I'm from India and there different scenarios of interview and other stuff.