r/dataanalyst

I just got hired as a data analyst. I dont have any background and no idea about this role. They said I will work on the revenue side of the business. Can someone help me what does a data analyst do? They just hired me because of my excel skills which I do not have idea as well because I just ask help with co-pilot. Can you throw any advice, ideas on what to expect and can I automate my work and then gone by the half of the day? Thanks!

I've been trying for 6 months to break into data analyst role. I learn Excel, PBI, SQL and currently Python. I build some porto on github. I even apply to internships.

Zero interview.

I'm transitioning from Brand & Marketing role.

D*mn this job market sucks, Am I too old? (30y.o)

Anyone pivoted out of a DA role and transferred some of the relevant skills? I managed to get my foot in the door in 2022 based on having some low level white collar experience, and have been a Data Analyst ever since. As things stand now, I don’t see SQL, PowerBI, and Python as being super useful for the next 30 odd years of my career. I have no interest in trying to get into data engineering etc.

Really the part I loved about being a data analyst was the troubleshooting queries and researching our data in order to answer questions. AI has flattened the playing field for a lot of this, and to be honest I don’t particularly want to do a job a computer can do. I’m not knocking data analysis, I still feel there’s a lot to be done even with AI supplementing the lower level stuff. However, I just don’t see myself as having the level of interest in this field required to evolve with the role.

Curious if anyone has used the analytical mind set these roles require to transition into another career.

so am a fresh grad and i have not found any luck with finding a good jop on web development and more so i can reqlly be good at it as fare as i have tried so if yall can help to tell me what is the road ot get inot data science or to better got jnot data analysis kr data Engineering biscly what whoch one should i do and what are the skills for it

MCA 2025
I completed MCA in 2025 and did a Data Analyst course. I’ve been actively looking for a job for almost 1 year but still haven’t found one.

Recently, some companies told me to try Web Development because they have openings there.
Now I’m confused—should I continue with Data Analytics, move towards Data Science, or switch to Web Development and Govt jobs?

Hey everyone.

I'm currently pursuing my MSc in Data Analytics, and hold a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from a good school as well. From the interviews that I have done, I have come to the understanding that Data Science/Analytics is more of a skill than a specific career path, and the business acumen and real world problem solving ability is what companies are looking for.

Given my educational background, I've sort of "doubled down" on the analytical aspect with my Math undergrad and analytics postgrad, leaving my business acumen at a far lower level. I'm currently struggling to land a role even with prior internship experience (although it was in 2022), a current gig at a local company, and consistent work on side projects.

Any sort of advice on how to acquire more business acumen would be greatly appreciated. I am interested in finance and NLP, though any other niche works as well. Just want to get my foot in the door!

Hello all,

I’ve been in the digital marketing industry for 3 years since I graduated with a bachelor’s in communications and I’ve reached the point where I don’t want to work in the industry anymore. The roles that I’ve worked in not as fulfilling to me as I expected and it left me burned out more times than any other.

However, there are times when I work on data research for the company and it felt more at ease than before and I want to change my career to data analytics specifically marketing data analytics since I’ve already got the marketing background for it. Though, I have little to no tech experience I’ve been studying mysql as of late and gearing up for a data analyst bootcamp.

With that said I do have a few questions:

Is marketing data analyst worth it in 2026?

How can I separate myself from other candidates when applying for the role?

Any tips or recommendations for transitioning into marketing data analyst?

Does certifications matter when applying or just portfolio projects I’ve completed?

What technical skills should I prioritize besides MySQL (Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Python, statistics) ?

I’m currently learning Data Analytics and Data Science and I’m trying to figure out which certifications/courses are actually worth doing.

There are so many courses out there, especially on Coursera, Udemy, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Kaggle, freeCodeCamp, etc., that I’m honestly a bit confused about where to start.

I’m mainly looking for free courses (or very cheap ones) that are actually useful for learning and also give a certificate that is at least somewhat valuable on a resume.

I’m interested in topics like:

• Python
• SQL
• Excel
• Power BI / Tableau
• Statistics
• Data Visualization
• Machine Learning

So, for those of you already working or learning in Data Analytics/Data Science:

What free courses or certifications would you genuinely recommend?

And if a particular certification helped you get an interview or land a job, I’d really like to hear about that too.

Thanks in advance! 😊

I'm learning it so the plan is 1st to complete the full understanding of Excel then I'll start sql i know about sql and the queries and all I'll learn it again I guess then python for data analyst I know the basics of python so I hope it works for me then power bi--> Tableau and projects , Will it work?? And how much time will it take for me to even get ready to do small tasks??

What are the concepts and theories that I should learn if I want to become a data analyst? I already know what I should learn for the technical skills (excel, sql, python, bi tools), but I'm confused on what other theories and concepts (business/data-related) that I should learn?

I’m rn doing a course by CodeWithHarry and I’m scared about my future . I just hate coding and web Dev and data seems fun to work with . Can I really make it?
In college , all are preparing DSA and taking trainings from college and I just know even if i crack a placement i just can’t continue doing that in future. Please help me out.

Hi! I'm interested in pursuing a career as a Data Analyst, and I'm trying to figure out where to start.

Which areas should I focus on learning first? I've heard that Excel, SQL, Python, statistics, and tools like Power BI or Tableau are important, but I'm not sure how deeply I need to learn each of them.

I'd also love to hear about the typical challenges beginners face when trying to get their first job. Is it difficult to find a job without a degree or previous experience? How important are projects and a portfolio? And which skills do employers actually prioritize?

If you're already working as a Data Analyst, I'd really appreciate any advice on what you wish you'd known before starting, common mistakes to avoid, and what I should realistically expect during the first few months of learning.

Thanks!

if anybody working as a at least in senior position, what are they?

Anyone?

After doing some research on google, I found out that there a lot of different types of sql (eg: mysql, postgresql, T-sql, etc). My question is, which type of sql should I learn and master if I want to become a data analyst?

I'm a year out of college and have had no luck finding a job in data analytics. I don't know if that will change anytime soon, but I don't think that continuing to work a minimum wage customer service job will help much.

Part of this is my own doing - I really struggled my first couple years in college, had an abysmally low GPA after two years, which limited my research and internship opportunities. But naturally, the market isn't helping either - my GPA is respectable (3.0) and my projects are strong, but I have had almost no luck.

I know that I am a capable data analyst and statistician and I had much better grades in my last two years. What less prestigious roles should I be looking at that still look better on a resume and hopefully pay enough money to live in the short term?

Alternatively, would it be worth pursuing a Master's, to be able to put a better GPA and reset my chance at internships?

Thank you.

Hi, I have signed up to take courses this fall for data analytics but I would like to begin preparation now as I am eager to get this career change going. Does anyone have any favorite books speaking about the industry, career path, etc that they have enjoyed in the past? I am looking for book recommendations but any advice would help me going into this. Thank you all so much!

It's for a marketing & ad company. I know we're not really in a job market to be picky but I think it's really on the lower-end for the position especially for a big city.

My longer-term goal is to move toward Data Science / ML-related work. For people who started in a similar position, what would you prioritize during the first year?

Would appreciate any advice.

I have got an assesment for a data analyst intern role from a company, and this is my first time setting up all the taksmtogether, they want a pdf of 3 tasks clubbed together. As a newbee I dont have any idea how to present them, and it is due tomorrow. I could really use some help in this from some experts out there

Help me out with tips guys

I'm a recent BBA (Hons) graduate and I'm trying to figure out which skills or certifications would make me a stronger candidate for Data analyst roles.

Right now, I'm learning Power BI and have a basic understanding of SQL. During my internship, I worked with tools like GA4, Google Search Console, Semrush, and LinkedIn Analytics, where I was involved in reporting, website analysis, and marketing analytics.

Given my background, what skills, tools, or certifications would you recommend I focus on to improve my chances of getting hired? I'd especially appreciate advice from people already working in these roles or involved in hiring.