Data Analyst
Gather and interpret big amounts of data that an organisation can use to make business decisions.
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What's it like to be a Data Analyst?
Data Analysts sift through large data sets collected through online surveys, users’ purchasing habits, social media posts and other sources, and turn them into useful information. Employed across industries from insurance companies and technology firms to finance and retail, Data Analysts use maths and statistical models to study data programs and data flows, extracting key bits of information. To do this, they must be organised, analytical, and have a keen eye for detail. Aside from collaborating with other data professionals, Data Analysts often work with computers, and are proficient in statistical software and programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and Extensible Markup Language (XML).
Tasks and duties
- Working with teammates for accurate data collection and analysis.
- Arranging large amounts of data to identify patterns and trends.
- Transforming figures and other data into helpful information.
- Crafting reports and presentations for clients or internal departments.
- Visualising data through charts, diagrams, infographics and other methods.
- Meeting with management to determine areas for improvement.
Once Data Analysts have translated the data, they may be required to write technical reports and show their findings through presentations and visual aids. This requires strong communication skills. Using this information, an organisation can target consumers, make financial decisions, boost workplace operations, and employ other strategies to grow their business.
How to become a Data Analyst
Data Analysts have good IT and analytical skills built from a relevant educational background and work experience.
- Complete a bachelor degree or diploma course in computer science, maths, statistics, or another relevant field. Look for internship programs while studying to gain professional experience.
- After graduating, look for entry-level roles. Some companies hire junior Data Analysts fresh from a tertiary education. A few years of on-the-job training will equip you with skills to manage big and complicated data sets. After several years of work experience, you can apply for the role or be promoted to Senior Data Analyst.
- Consider specialising in an area such as financial analysis, market research, or big data. Completing a professional certification such as Cloudera Certified Associate: Data Analyst, and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Data Management and Analytics may be beneficial.
- Consider completing a masters degree in data science. This can boost your credentials and prepare you for managerial positions.
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Latest Data Analyst reviews
Jun 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
There is a lot of flexibility in my work in that I can decide the direction or method that I want to tackle a problem, post directions setting by management. Management is also heavily promoting train...
The challenges
Unlike previous role in operations, answers aren't necessarily clear cut and we need to weigh the pros and cons of one decision, no decision is entirely better than the other. Also as we do not own th...
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