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Are you thinking about a career change and wondering if data analytics would be a good fit for you in 2024? In this video we will give you the essential questions you need to ask yourself first, and show you why it would be a good idea if you’re still on the fence about it!
Tom Gadsby, our own senior data scientist, has prepared six questions that will check if you’re the right type of person to be a data analyst. Tom also goes into detail about what's waiting for you and why you should start your career-change journey in data analytics in 2024.
Let us know in the comments which stage of your career-change journey you are at now! What has convinced you to pursue a career in data analytics?
In this video, we’ll cover the following points:
(00:00) Intro
(00:12) Data Analytics Job As a Career
(00:51) Are You Naturally Curious and Inquisitive?
(01:40) Do You Have an Analytical Mindset and a Logical Approach to Work?
(02:17) Are You a Keen Problem-Solver?
(02:38) Are You Interested in Business Strategy?
(03:18) Do You Have an Affinity For Numbers and Statistics?
(03:56) Are You Comfortable Presenting and Collaborating?
(04:29) Your Question: Is Data Analytics a Good Career Move?
(04:34) Reason 1: Competitive Salary
(05:00) Reason 2: Burgeoning Job Market
(05:32) Reason 3: Opportunity to Make an Impact
(05:58) Reason 4: Variety
(06:18) Outro
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i wish there were more people like you on the internet who wouldn't just try to sell you a course/job position but would give detailed information and explain what qualities and skills it takes.
Exactly! I am trying to make a career change and it is so hard sometimes to determine if someone is being genuine or just trying to scam or sell you something. This is such a great channel.
or people who gate keep their career. I realize every single industry has it's horror stories and there no ONE career that's just perfect all-round, but so many people who say "don't get into my career" have this backhanded attitude like they think everyone who's aspiring to start don't have what it takes or aren't as serious about it as they are.
You nerds you just described being a mature adult not a data analyst at all.
yea I do have a problem solving mindset, but I dread statistics man I just hate statistics but I do have an affinity to numbers I love maths I like calculus and other areas but statistics naaa . And also I hate business analytics I just don't think that I will be good at it. I feel it is just a predicting problem based on probabilities bullshit. yea I am definitely not data science guy. I think that data science is quite possibly the most boring kind of science there is.
Its just looks cool on the surface level but as we go deeper we see that it is really boring stats. like who would wanna become a statistician. I just don't like it I would just stay away from it and I dought that is it really a science when it should be called statistics.
anyway I think DATA SCEINCE IS THE ONLY SCEINCE THAT IS NOT COOL.
Tom gives examples of what a data analyst does and what skills they need, such as:
1. A data analyst is like a data detective who tries to find insights from data where others haven't thought to look.
2. Effective data analysts build logical processes that rely on insights derived from data.
3. Finding new insights involves trial and error, and data analysts need to have a rigorous problem-solving mindset.
4. Data analysts need to bridge the gap between the numbers and the real-world implications for the business.
5. Data analysts need to be comfortable working with numbers, particularly statistics.
6. Best data analysts are storytellers who can present complex findings in a way non-data experts can understand.
They should change the name to data detective. That would be much cooler.
Thank you for this
Sounds like he's speaking straight out of that Google data analytics course
Well this explains why I've been so happy since reskilling. Like the salary is nice, but the day-to-day has just felt like home.
This is my dream amazing content! it open my eyes even more when we are talking about a career.
Thank you for this insightful and helpful video Tom.
I answered yes to five of the six of the questions . The only one that I'm kind of skeptical about is the presentation part of it
I am 50 year old scientist, repurposed as strategic marketing leader, now getting into data analysis. These videos have really helped.
O wow! Me too.
Just the same here ... Me at 49y.o
Hello y’all,
I am currently in my second year into earning my degree in data analytics and I’m mad it took until I was 31 to start! I want to be a data analysis legend when it’s all said and done. Good night!
Thanks alot dear, really helpful..
Stay Blessed
I am a CNC operator/Team lead. One of my daily job is reading the programs. Which is all numbers and coordinates where the machine be moving to cutting to. I have no problem with any questions you just gave me.
Im only half way thru and loving it. I have always been a nerd and proud of it! I love problem solving which is why I started a career in HVAC. I love organization and being able to be a detective of some sort to find the right data. For instance when I did Residential HVAC I would have to ask the customers questions for the symptoms of the system to build a case around for my diagnostics. The investigating part was very satisfying. Im definitely a big numbers nerd too and deal with data trends and such with DDC at my current company to find and diagnose issues with large commercial HVAC equipment. However I do love HVAC my research is showing a much higher wage for data analytics and less physical stress as well as being able to still be satisfied with problem solving. Luckily my healthcare company offers free tuition for college courses that include data analytics. I will definitely be taking advantage of this while I can!
I am a professional in Business, Supply chain and Operations management. I am keen to transition into Data Analytics. However, I have no knowledge of coding, but I fit into most of thr requirements highlighted in the video.
Many thanks for this !
Thank you so much. I am reviewing the video in order to digest everything properly.
Great video
Goood point with the story telling i usually get to talk to some people and some times i need to explain the theme of something to them more then once in diferent ways until they can understant... so what i m saying is that i can explain the same problem in multiple ways and thats a plus because diferent persons have diferent ways of understanding things.
Thank you, I was worried that it might not suit me (I have a communications background, but my job is mostly operational with no real strategy behind cause we just do stuff without thinking first cause "we don't have time" and it's driving me crazy to work like this), but it confirmed that I might rock at this and I'm actually more geek than I thought (I found sql and python exciting) 😅 + I am way more passionate in digital marketing strategy & growth marketing than boring ass communications and media.
I have everything apart from number 5. I want to change my career and start working in a field where I will feel useful and will know that my work will have an impact. I really hope that I will manage to gain the knowledge and experience needed through projects to land a job by the end of next year :)
I have same
Yes, me too. Number 5 I’m not so confident with.
I'm the opposite. I have 5 but rest, especially presenting sounds like a nightmare. : (
Great video! Currently a senior analyst looking to get my masters since my company pays a good bit. This was really insightful and confirmation I’m in the right field. Thank you for the info!
I've been wondering what a data analyst is. I'm studying about IT but I'm totally lost 😫. Hitting a mid life crisis, so trying to figure out where to go next in the next phase of life.
I do like to ask a lot of questions and I have been told I'm too analytical or think too much.. maybe I should at least look into this.
Though, I do suck at math and spreadsheets 😅. I love working with numbers in the form of money, but otherwise I suck lol
Did you ever look into this full time? I have prior IT experience but I no longer want to pursue a career in IT
@@stewcon00 sooo, 9momths later and I'm still just as lost 😅. I still want to do it, but I can't even get passed the easier parts of SQL... And trying to do that while working, my brain isn't keeping up 🥴.
I think if you have experience with IT or coding though, you'd be fine!
Leaning even farther towards taking statistics as my major this coming September!
If you are going for statistics then just go all the way into actuarial science instead of data analysis.
pain in the neck but i love it , thats the only reason i want pursue this career . Money is the very last option for me .
When I was young I knew the populations of US cities, batting averages, NBA scoring averages and was constantly questioning other’s statements (typically personal assumptions) and (not knowingly at the time) doing what-if analyses in my head. I’m in my 4th decade doing data (analyst, GIS, DBA, data engineering and data architecture). I have always loved my job. Trust your thoughts, instincts and heart regarding this. You already know!
If you do, learn specific tools and skills. Find subjects of interest to you, logically think through business problems, goals or hypotheses. Choose one or a few and craft an outcome/presentation by practicing the earlier mentioned tools and skills.
Technology is constantly evolving so worry less about which tool you choose and focus on developing your (already existing, perhaps underutilized) skills.
You’ll know you’re on the right path when (just for fun) your mind starts working and you are excited to explore the data. You’ll also know when others around you just don’t seem to grasp what you’re up to!
Let's Goooooooo 🚀🚀🚀💯
"I knew the NBA scoring averages and was constantly questioning other's statements" is this me? 😆 Haha
Summary of the video
In this video, Tom, a senior data scientist at CareerFoundry, discusses what it takes to thrive in a career in data analytics. He highlights the six questions you need to ask yourself before starting a career in data analytics. These questions are:
1. Are you naturally curious and inquisitive?
2. Do you have an analytical mindset and a logical approach to your work?
3. Are you a keen problem solver?
4. Are you interested in business strategy?
5. Do you have an affinity for numbers and statistics?
6. Are you comfortable presenting and collaborating?
He explains that data analytics is about trying to find insights from data and requires you to be comfortable with working in uncertainty and admitting that you don't know where you need to go. You will also make a lot of mistakes, so you need to be confident in your ability to solve something despite having failed at it several times before.
Love it wish u all the best ❤
Thankyou
I answer yes to everything
Thanks so much! i did have a thought of pursuing into data analytics, i have no. 5, dunno about other criteria, probably gonna rethink my decision
Bro did an AI write this? It’s such a good summary. I wonder if ChatGPT or something like that can summarise and condense info from long form video content like this
You also need good 'attention to detail' and long enough 'attention span' to be a good data analyst, as neither the data is inherently engaging nor are the insights drawn very apparent. Also, need to be willing to change the tool of choice for data manipulation at short notice.
This video was so insightful. I was thinking of transitioning into data analytics, but this just confirmed that it’s just not the field for me and I’m more excited about software engineering. Thank you 😊
Best of luck!
Very helpful!!
Hello, this video really helps me approaching what i want to do, from these questions, Data analyst are exactly what i want! I'm 26 years old with no job and i took the wrong degree (mechanical engineering) and i don't have any passion in it. I will try taking this career path and hopefully it is for me, thank you very much for the very helpful video!
How's your new path going? Forced my way through a Bioengineering degree and am about to make a similar transition!
Hey same happened with me took a wrong degree civil engineering and i have no passion for it and i am jobless. Could you please update your life now
I think I felt the same. 5 years in industry but I am always happy is when I deal with datas (accomplishment, estimates, expenses).
Hopefully, it would be a good transition
What a coincidence I'm 26 and took mechanical engineering degree as well haha i've never worked in that field cuz I've never had an interest in it. Now I'm only a beginner in data analyst working mostly in excel. But I'm self-studying sql and planning to start on python and wish you good luck as well!
very helpful!!
Opppsi I answered no to all the questions. It’s not for me. Thank you for saving my time.
Number 6 got me. I have social anxiety but I want this job
Thank you! This video was very reassuring. Hopefully I am on the right path.
You're welcome! You got this!
insightful
I currently work in Inventory Quality Control at a distrobution center for major retail company and have been offered free tuition in a degree of my choice. I'm trying to further my self in my current role but I'm not amazing at math (fine with algebra just not geometry etc.) I also struggle with presenting. Trying to decide if this would work for me and somthing I could apply to quality and reducing defects in the supply chain.
I responded yes to all questions but one.I am not really interested in the focus on helping businesses for long. I enjoy math, solving problems, and teaching others, but just for business isn't my true passion.
It doesn't mean I won't go for it, but just some insight I had about myself
In the same boat. I think if I found a company where I truly respected their mission and what they do then I would feel better about it, but the general idea corporate climbing doesen't really appeal to me. That's the world we live in though so I better suck it up
Thank you sooo enlightening.
Very helpful thank you
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
I'm 54, I need new career. Every strength he mentioned , I have, but I'm cpu illiterate (atho I taught myself a coding program with codeschool or w/e) and idk @ my math skills. I'm gonna go for it anyway.
Hey, I think we are have some similarities. I have also made a change in my career and now learning Data Analyst. Would loved to connect with you drop you email. So we can help each other in this learning processing!!
@@kevivsingh1708 same here, we will love to connect with you too
@@daviskojob8548 Sounds great!
Tell me the best way to connect with you?
@@kevivsingh1708 you can drop your mail
I’ll reached out to you
@@kevivsingh1708 I'd love to exchange challenges/ wins,.with someone trying to do same.
I'm in middle of moving, so cannot start for next month and a half.
How far long are you in data analysis,and is it thru the Google program? Also, I love learning, so I feel good.about that, love problem solving,
So how goes it for you?
Thank you so much for making this video, It's a very good insight into the career path of a data analyst and for someone like myself who's 29 and looking to endevoure in this career arguably a little late, It's good to get a perspective on what to expect in terms of what's involved in the career.
Also, that keyboard cover on your macbook has to go my friend, what's going on
😂
Actionable takeaway steps
To determine if a career in data analytics is right for you, you can ask yourself the six questions mentioned in the video and evaluate your answers. Additionally, you can:
1. Develop a curious and inquisitive mindset.
2. Build an analytical mindset and logical approach to your work.
3. Work on your problem-solving skills.
4. Develop an interest in business strategy.
5. Become comfortable working with numbers and statistics.
6. Develop your presentation and collaboration skills.
I took up this because I lack in creative coding and developing the apps, hence O chose data analyst as it is only about data visualisation and come to conclusion which requires less creative skills
YES!
Bro I'm a perfect fit!
Where do I start!
I have experience in Excel, Google Ads, Facebook ads, google analytics, and I work with a large amount of data on a daily basis.
I work with clients and have experience in Digital marketing, business, preventions, email marketing, customer success.
What skills do I lack?
Thank you for this video! I have a data analyst interview on Tuesday and it’s going to be a complete career change for me if I land it. This video spoke directly to me and the way I naturally think so I’m even more confident now!
Glad it was helpful!
Most of videos on data analytics careers talk of job prospects in the US. As someone who doesnt reside in the US are these opportunities also open for remote working?
Most likely.
I have all these. My only weakness may be that my problem-solving is best enhanced when I can verbalize or discuss it with another person. I make better conclusions if I can think aloud all the possible options and critiques. If I'm asked to make all the conclusions en solitaire, or worked entirely alone, I would go crazy.
Data Analytics is always team based in organisations, unless you work as a remote freelancer.
Yes I have those traits
I've been a middle school teacher for the last 17 years, but before that I earned a BS in Computer Science (ancient now - graduated in 2000) and I have been teaching science all these years to 14 year old's. I also hold a Master of Arts in Teaching. I keep thinking that maybe it might be FUN to do something different, and to earn something over a paycheck-paycheck kind of life. Three years ago I took a job with an all-online charter school and now work from home which I love. It, however, came with a 35% pay cut. Ughh. They cut my benefits this year too. I LOVE data, pictures, user interface design, formatting things so they tell a story, and interacting with people. Thoughts or feedback?
Sounds like data analytics would be a great field for you. You probably want to take some MOOCs to refresh your coding skills. Good luck!
Sounds like an UI/UX carrer might be a fit for you or data analytics its also in the vine.
So for the longest time I actually was doing this without realizing it I would help out twitch users with information and follow the analytics of their pages and figuring out what will be the best step to increase their margins (followers) originally I wanted to go into cybersecurity really just focusing on the paycheck however I feel like data analyst is something that will be more appropriate for my skill set
I started my data analytics masters bc I sold my business and was bored with a GI Bill …. I’m halfway through and I gotta tell you …. I am lucky as heck. I love everything about this and just about everything I’ve learned … there a few exceptions.
How did you start your learning process
@@nwofiainnocent8019 what do you mean?
What job would you recommend me if I agree with all the points but definiately doesn't like to work with numbers and statistics?
Same problem. It is depressing asf.
Several years ago I was interviewed for Data Analytics jobs. I had no idea what the job required so I was clueless about it. I had been in software QA for a number of years, and had above-average SQL skills. I thought I needed to be a math wiz, which was intimidating to me. Is it still possible to get employers interested in me, or did I blow a good opportunity?
Amazing information with great clarity.
I watched a random livestream about data science about 6 months ago, literally just thinking "why not?". I fell in love immediately, bought the course (from the people making the live stream) and fell in love with the subject. This video is a sign I made the right choice.
I need some suggestions on my career change after maternity leave and starting in other country. Thinking about Data analyst and Accountant. But my interest is Creative industry. But I’m afraid that I will not earn enough with Art. I do handmade stuff and don’t want to leave. It. Also I need some stable work.
Am well interested ❤❤❤
I'm comfortable with the points mentioned except presenting.
Would i still find a foot in this field?
If not, what are the alternatives?
Many thanks.
I think it depends on the position. I have a pretty bad anxiety disorder, and luckily, I only have to present about once a month in a virtual meeting. I write out what I’m going to say word for word because I can’t do it off the cuff. You will usually get better the more you present. You might want to look into Toastmasters. I’ve heard they’re great for developing public speaking skills.
@Clash Ofkings haha we could team work.. I prepare the visualisation and you present it.
me too, currently working as a quality assurance considering data analyst but not very keen on presenting 😅
I agree
I m 38, electrical engineer worked in large contractor companies in the middle east and for the last 5 years I do engineering design for building infrastructure and lighting. Even though i like my job i always had an inclination to crunching numbers, estimating costs and budgets and doing everything on excel and for the last 3 years into trading options.
I hate programming though and had not been particularly good at it while at school.
Is this a no go for a data analyst as i recently considered transitioning or combining the two skills into one career
Was about to enroll in a training program on data analytics.. but point number 6 really made me rethinking my decision.. i honestly not a good presenter.. heck i hate to talk.. guess im not really cut it for this thing.. sad..
This has good advice for interview question, tell me about yourself.
Thankyou digital Harry Potter for your insight on the job market concerning data analytics.
I would not to be one as you have to also predict trends and outcomes as egotism of CEOs and also if your wrong could cost you your job as your basically measuring people's emotional responses for trends predictions as a marketer and counting numbers on yields for seeing if a product is a success to the investor board or not.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
This honestly sounds like a dream job to me. Does anyone know how to transition from software engineering to data analytics?
What makes you want to quit software engineering?
Yeah also currious. Because SE and data analyst or scientist are what on my mind right now. I just can't seem to decide.
I am a high school maths teacher and am looking to get into this field. Finishing off a masters degree in maths and want to add some data analytics subjects as electives. Eventually would love to do a phd in maths. Would getting into this field be a good way to start?
That would be a perfect career
I want a career change and some of the questions i answered positively, some not.
I will just go and try. I might like it. I might not. Who knows.
So liking this video....
i am planning to get a macbook but second hand. do you think a macbook pro 16 inch 8 core intel I9 2.3 Ghz with 64 GB Ram will be good for using those softwares and work later on as a data analyst. Thank you
5:58 Does this go for DevOps too?
I'm confident is everything in this video, EXCEPT for the math/statistics of it :( I have never been good at math (only completed Geometry in high school). With excel and other programs doing the math for you, do analyst really do actual math? Just wanting to know if I should give up now before investing anytime in pursuing Analyst positions lol
Good morning Tom.
Please, I'm currently a 5th year student of Veterinary Medicine in UNN. One of the course i am doing currently is Biostatistics and Computer Application.
I want to be versatile and i have this passion for solving problems.
I want to pick up a tech course (Data Science).
Is it a good idea?
Do you like mean, median, mode, probability, data presentation in front of various teams and key stakeholders. Do you like variance, do you like maths. Its not about coding, I love coding but I don't love theory, it is everything about maths, I am just learning about data analytics do not know anything. Just know that data science is umbrella term and data analytics is just a part of it.
I have all of the above. but i hate programming esp pythin and C language type programming having studied this in my undergrad. I am exceptional in Mathematics and Stats being among top 2 percent in the UK. What do I do if I literally hate coding but love maths and problems, strategy etc
With markets tumbling, inflation soaring, the Fed imposing large interest-rate hike, while treasury yields are rising rapidly-which means more red ink for portfolios this quarter. How can I profit from the current volatile market, I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $125k bond/stock portfolio
infact, ever since Coronavirus, I've been in regular communication with financial examiners. Nowadays, buying moving stocks is quite easy; the trick is knowing when to buy and when to sell. The section and leave orders for my portfolio are made by my counsel. accumulated more than $550,000 from a $150,000 savings that was initially stale.
google his name;
Yuval Eric Brokman✅
search his full name;
you will find his webpage.
Where have you been before i change my subject
I want to be a data analyst. Please, can you take me from a step to step of how to become a data analyst? Thank you
I still don't know what answer I should told, I currently learning in my applied math major and I just want to be analyst because I feel like I can be detective for any problem
I am 27, now working as a EHS manager position in manufacturing/supply chain environment.
I am naturally a person that likes to work with the spreadsheets and data, have an urge to make these sheets formatted nicely and automate the calculations as much as I can in my current work.
I find myself answering Yes to all of the questions in this video and this ensured me to make the career move to data analytics.
Thank you so much for making me more confident on my passion.
I gotta be turning my career a complete 180 but I believe I won't regret this pivot later in my life.
I actually think that based off those questions it wouldn’t be a good fit 😩. I don’t like high pressure situations and struggle to not get frustrated if I don’t find the answers. I am still curious though if it’s highly likely that AI would replace these jobs in the near future??
The only one I'm not comfortable with is point 6.
Throughout the second half of this video I was literally thinking, ''I need to find a video on the day in the life of a data analyst🤔".
I'm half way through a course and watched these videos. I'm still not really sure what it is. Normal people don't really know what data is .
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Let us know in the comments which stage of your career-change journey you are at now! What has convinced you to pursue a career in data analytics?
All we have been working through is with the data for years and ages... but the technology need to have a constructive analytics as data is loaded everywhere... working with data gives immense experience as it varies around which is why I feel to have transition myself into data industry, currently I am in Non IT BFS projects and looking for a transition
Please share your thought about data analyst or data scientist jobs with the emergence of generative AI like chat gpt.
I saw a video where you just basically ask the AI what data you want (ex. what was the sale last quarter, predict sales next year). Normal business people can do this themselves. So what will be the need for DA or DS?
😮 this is annoying. I'm sick of AI already and its only just the beginning.
yah made sense..
the great gadsby...
is it good for problem solving
Wht hppen if a.i fully emerged?
Be smart and have a job that gives you a living although you'll very likely not be "passionate" about it or, deal with people in customer service: nursing, tech support, delivering, dispatcher etc etc
5/6, is it ok to become DA? Btw, I love talking about things in career instead of chitchat, is it a problem? 😂
Can the Microsoft Surface book 2 laptop be used for a Data Analysis career and if not, what are the recommended options for me??
It’s perfectly fine to start. Most things you do in the beginning don’t need that much power.
Yes it will work.
Chances are that any job that will make you decent money, you'll have to get out of your comfort zone and you're going to make mistakes when you start out. If it was too easy, everyone would be rich. Nevertheless, I hope I can switch from developing to analytics!
I’ve said yes to all but one of these questions. I feel like data analytics could be a good fit, but this seems simplified. What do you guys think?
I think the problem I may have is that I have looking at excel sheet 😤
after this video, I'm trying even harder to switch my profession over to be a data analyst
I was a nope right away. lol. Im the artsy type. ugh.
You removed your end to end data analysis video😢😢😢
Hi
Do you have any projects I could do to improve my CV?
Hey! We have the perfect article for you on our blog - it goes into detail on the project ideas for your data analytics portfolio, check it out here: careerfoundry.com/en/blog/data-analytics/data-analytics-portfolio-project-ideas/
@@careerfoundry Thanks
Great video, but you need to fix the keyboard on that MacBook!
You forgot to mention the need of a knowledge in some of those areas: R and/or Python programming, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, SQL and more.
First 5 questions I found a no brainer. My problem is that I find myself not being able to simplify my thoughts so people understand my point
Anyone have tips or resources I can use to better help simplify complex ideas as a presenter? Any feedback would be greatly appreciative!
It might not immediately seem intuitive, but I’d check out some articles and books on relationship communication and possibly counseling. These are both things that require clear communication and can give you some insight into how you might accomplish that. Not just how to say things, but ways to think about how other people understand ideas and what is said. Relationship communication also tends to focus more on troubleshooting poor communication which is why I suggested it first. That may be more immediately helpful to you if you are already struggling. Parenting guides also employ a lot of communication strategies and ways to trim down what you say and pinpoint key things to focus on since children often tune you out after a few sentences.
Former teacher here. When I wanted to engage children with an idea, I would use real-life examples. For example: "What would your body be like without bones?" All the children showed me with movement or with their words how they understood that bones help our bodies maintain structure. Opening a presentation with an open-ended question will engage your audience and then you can build upon each person's interpretation of the subject by expanding upon the examples they gave you!
Write a script before presenting your work. List the main points and try to hang on to them throughout the presentation. If they have any questions you can go into details which you can also write to yourself in script with hronological points or a table. Once you become adept at this practice you won’t need the script.
If you cant explain what you know to a children then you did not understand the topic.
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