Start a brand-new career in data analytics with no-nonsense advice from a self-taught data analytics consultant
In How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech, data analyst and analytics consultant Annie Nelson walks you through how she took the reins and made a dramatic career change to unlock new levels of career fulfilment and enjoyment. In the book, she talks about the adaptability, curiosity, and persistence you'll need to break free from the 9-5 grind and how data analytics-with its wide variety of skills, roles, and options-is the perfect field for people looking to refresh their careers.
Annie offers practical and approachable data portfolio-building advice to help you create one that's manageable for an entry-level professional but will still catch the eye of employers and clients. You'll also find:
- Deep dives into the learning journey required to step into a data analytics role
- Ways to avoid getting lost in the maze of online courses and certifications you can find online-while still obtaining the skills you need to be competitive
- Explorations of the highs and lows of Annie's career-change journey and job search-including what was hard, what was easy, what worked well, and what didn't
- Strategies for using ChatGPT to help you in your job search
A must-read roadmap to a brand-new and exciting career in data analytics, How to Become a Data Analyst is the hands-on tutorial that shows you exactly how to succeed.
Discover how to start a new career in data analytics from someone who???s been in your shoes
In How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech, self-taught data analyst and Tableau consultant Annie Nelson delivers an exciting and insightful roadmap to transitioning from an unrelated career to a promising new one in data analytics.
You'll discover the key skills in the industry, how to learn them, and how to prove your knowledge to potential employers. Along the way, you'll learn how to avoid some common missteps and mistakes, including certificate- and course-hopping.
How to Become a Data Analyst skillfully shows you how to get your portfolio going and outlines a framework for your initial projects. Engaging and informative, this reliable resource takes you on a learning journey that will allow you to make meaningful and impressive contributions in your new role. It also shows you how and where to look for jobs and how to navigate a typical data interview.
An indispensable resource for anyone interested in pursuing a new career in data analytics, How to Become a Data Analyst is the step-by-step guide you've been waiting for.
