Switching Careers to Become a Data Analyst | How I Made the Switch

Switching Careers to Become a Data Analyst | How I Made the Switch // I think landing that first job as a Data Analyst is the most difficult. You're trying to convince someone to hire you even though you're really just starting out. I found it really tough and very competitive to try to get my first job. I hope this can help someone who is going through the same thing and give some insight into what I went through and what I did to land my first job as a Data Analyst.

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[alisiayoung]

Wow, thank you for this video! I did a bachelor's of science and then did more specialized training in naturopathy, but it was more of a passion than what I saw for myself as a career. Throughout school I worked in fitness, clerical, and teaching. Currently working as a Data administrator and thinking about what my next steps are to achieve my career and lifestyle goals. At this stage of my life I'm considering things I hadn't thought about in my 20's, like salary projections, career outlook and demand, level of challenge, and portability. So far I was considering doing a Diploma in Health Information Management or Business Administration, yet a school I spoke with suggested looking into Data Analytics. And here your channel is. I'm so excited to watch and learn from you, thank you!!!!

[comelon]

Thank you for your suggestions, I am glad your career took off!.God Bless your family

[user]

Hello, thanks for sharing this inspiring story. I am glad that you have landed the job. I am considering a career change to data science as well. Wish you all the best.

[davidphan]

Great video on your experience to your career change! I was in your exact situation from transitioning to analytical roles. Prior to that I was an engineer. While the problem solving traits was an advantage, the key is really embracing the tools that analysts use from research and self-learning. Keep up the content!

[rr]

Really good video! Im trying to Switch from nursing to healthcare analytics so I'm hoping for the best.

[beyondtriggered]

I'm currently transitioning into becoming a Data Analyst. I was already doing a lot of analyst work through Excel. Last month I put in my resignation but offered part-time so I could study more to get those certifications and learn SQL. My company offered me a part-time role in my current position the last month and starting today a part-time role starting today as a Data Analyst that will transition to full-time in January. I passed the DA-100 and the 70-778/779 last month. I have a lot of industry knowledge with my company including the processes of multiple departments, but I don't feel confident yet in my SQL and Python abilities (still learning those for sure). About how long did it take you to feel more confident in your skillset? I study for about 6-10 hours a day on days I work and 12 hours on weekends. I feel incredibly lucky and don't want to mess up this great opportunity.

[chickthedinosaur]

Hi Alex. Thanks a lot for sharing. Here in China the competition is really fierce. For most of the time companies just look for someone who is single, better not to be woman and 100% bg fit is required. I am thirty now. I graduated with my software degree and have eight years experience dealing with business and data in telecommunications, e-commerce and fintech. I used SQL and power BI in my previous project, I also learn machine learning by practicing in python. I gained my certificate in quan, and I also have three months work experience in one of the biggest internet companies. My previous job is not analyst in title, i worked as consultant and internal auditors. it feels so suffocating, i got none interview during the past. One of the job hunters told me they prefer some one will possibly not take maternity leave, someone who worked in internet all the time. This is weird that people would get married and give birth to a baby at any time, not only a 30 year old woman but could also be a 25, 40 woman. It seems like there not to do but to leave the work. I This makes even want to leave my country, sorry for saying that. China is a great to live and not a good place to work in. so disappointing.

[CPerezsh]

Hi Alex!


I think that I really needed to see this channel, because actually I feel stock in what I'm doing right now, I've been working as a facilities manager for so long time and just tired of it :(

I came to this channel to convince myself to search new knowledge and opportunities and I want to believe that analytics might be the way

[Yemisi.Owoade]

4 years after and this post is still quite relatable. Finished my Masters Degree in December’23 and this is March ‘24 and I’m still searching for a job. Currently located in Dallas too.

[omodolapoadesanya]

Hi Alex, thanks for leaving this here. I’m transitioning into becoming a data analyst, started out with Google Data analytics course on Coursera.

[ericjaysonlorena]

Jalapeños!!!! Thank you Alex! Your video is very inspiring.

[mathiewsc.zavala]

You got me, I subscribe.
I have seen some of your videos, and I am now in a transition stage, in my current job I have had to analyze a large amount of data, polish and clean it, and I realy loved it but it is not one of my functions, the company was recently in the need to generate a large amount of data related to machines (I am a process engineer), but thanks to that and also while talking
with a friend who is a web developer I discover about Data Science and Data Analitycs. Your videos are realy useful, and thanks for sharing you experience.

[tnatdanai]

Thank you for the video. I am experiencing all you mention; a lot of call interviews, work with recruiters, and most of the offers are contracts. It's like l am not alone that having this experience.

[SuperRymus]

i have a dream... i want to be a Data Analyst in malaysia ( i'm from Algeria). i'm working really hard to achieve that dream, i'm learning programming with python, C#, i'm learning descriptive and analytical statistics using RStudio, i hope that i'm going to succeed, and your videos are really helpfull :D thank you so much :D

[coolvideos]

I studied CS for a career change and graduated last year in 2:1. Now I’m struggling a lot to find the job as my CV shows no experience in CS but the pharmacy:(( I’m starting data analysis skills now as I think this is something can get me into the IT if I have good skills

[areynol]

I just found your channel & started to binge watch. These video are amazing! I'm currently a nurse, and want to put in the work to switch careers for data analyst. I just don't know how to look attractive to employers without a Bachelor's in CS, and only a AAS in Nursing. I plan on getting a SQL cert, and making a website showcasing future projects like you suggested in the comments to someone else. Not gonna lie though, it's very discouraging not having that piece of paper.

[bislari]

I'm also going to subscribe you. I have also interested in Data analysis. I'm working in E-commerce domain as an Application Engineer. Before that, i was working for Healthcare domain upto 5 years and during that period i was able to understand data analysis. And it turns out to be my passion. So really want to connect you. Thank you for motivated us.

[phichau]

Thank u dude. Im actually in tranisitioning into data analyst

[foodrainbow]

Hi Alex, Thanks for the video. It was inspiring. Actually i also want to switch to data analyst profile from a different background. I already started learning SQL, python and has already done number of codes in both. But i don't understand how to start the demo projects for data analysis. Could you please guide me where to do the data analysis projects and what else do i need to practice before i start applying for data analyst jobs?

[kmart]

Hi i just discovered your channel. Thanks for the helpful content. I want to break into the data analyst field but I have some reservations. I’ve never had a professional job. Just a few customer service call center jobs. I currently work in the public sector in a clerical LA County position. I want to break into the data analytics field but I am discouraged. I only have an associates degree and some university units towards a sociology degree. I have considered data analytics bootcamps. But I think it’ll be a waste of time if I still have no degree. Is it difficult to break into the industry with no bachelors?