24 y/o in sales looking to transition into data analytics — where should I start?
Hey everyone,
I’m 24 and have been working in sales for the last 3 years. Since last year, I’ve developed a big interest in data analytics and have been doing a lot of research into it this week.
From what I’ve seen, the main skills people talk about are:
Excel (I know the basics)
SQL
Python
But I’ve also seen a lot of conflicting opinions about Python — some people say it’s essential, while others say you can get a job without it.
Since I don’t come from a tech background and would basically be starting from 0, I wanted to ask: what skills should I realistically focus on learning first to become employable in data analytics?
I’ve also noticed that analytics jobs are tied to specific industries or business fields. Since my experience is in sales, are there any fields or types of analyst roles where that background could actually help me land opportunities?
Any advice, roadmaps, or things you wish you knew when starting out would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!