How To Get a Data Analyst Job (with No Experience)

[@alvinjpn3517]

The more I dive deep. The more I feel confident that this career path is possible. I was a chef before but I believe that this is the path that I need to follow.

[@muhammadrahim8223]

Did you achieve

[@kernadan000]

how is it going a year later

[@ririshahi]

I'm really interested to know how it is going ? I'm a chef too and I need to change my career.

[@renediazdeflorentin4106]

crazy bc im in the same boat currently. please update! #BOHFam

[@deepSea__]

I’m curious if you found anything? I wanna do this, but not sure if I would be able to get a job

[@vans2563]

Manifesting (and working hard) toward a data analyst position ✨

[@donnelly5757]

I graduated with a Master’s in Exercise Science back in 2017 and have not had much luck with finding work. I am now a Deli Clerk at a local grocery store. When you said cashier, that resonates with me because that is the caliber of job I’ve had since graduating. I’m on the data analytics path and have two portfolio projects and am working on my third. I hope to be a data analyst by 2025!

[@jayday325]

How are things going for you halfway through 2024

[@lipi7787]

Am curious too. On the path to become one

[@alwaysgood3913]

I'm on the path to be a data analyst by 2025, as well. I wish you well on your journey.

[@donnelly5757]

@@alwaysgood3913 I’m currently working a Tax Analyst contract job through February 2025! It’s a bit different than the Data Analyst job that most people think of when being an analyst, but it should be a good springboard to landing my next analyst role.

[@megangreen981]

I got so excited when you said you were previously a recreational therapist!! I’m currently a CTRS working in a community based setting and I’m looking into becoming a data analyst. I was worried my background was too different, but this video gave me so much hope. I’m so happy I clicked on this video!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

That's really cool! Not many people with that background haha I hope you're able to make the switch :)

[@jeannemariethompson424]

Psychology graduate here and I don’t think it is that much different. Spss is something I had to use for my undergrad and masters. Analysing data is something I had to do all the time. I am sure you have skills from that.

[@jacobmark8810]

I agree 100% with your point about working with a recruiter to help you get a job. All the recruiters I've met at career fairs have been super helpful and has increased my chances of getting a job immensely. Good video!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

That's so great to hear - I definitely agree!

[@TinaHuang1]

Seriously this is gold!! 🎉🎉

[@ahmedmuhisalman5918]

That's what called "straight point"... No big intro, simplified explaining, good advices. Thanks a lot, you're inspiring me all the time. All the best from a big fan 💙.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You’re most welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@podawe8051]

Dude you're the best. Straight to the point, clear and concise, step by step guide on how to enter into my dream career. Thanks so much!

[@mohammedumar4359]

Perfect timing.

[@Strangemodi]

Couldn’t emphasize this more

[@user-yc7rq7rm1e]

I know right??

[@ymkla]

lmao, right?

[@oscarmurillo5220]

Music for my ears, exactly what I needed, I am doing the google Data Analyst course and this video motivated me, even more to finish it faster, although I am going at my own pace, I know I am going to achieve it! THANKS!!

[@jacobsimba5930]

Hey, did you finish?

[@NellyWellz]

I absolutely love the field and know that I’d kill it especially in my market. My fear is starting in this field at 31 years old and “aging out” but I’m still inspired to jump in!

[@BadWeatherfreak]

I am 32 so I am in the same boat. I work currently in the health field.

[@shwetasharma-cn8xp]

I am 29, working in finance..in the same place as you

[@Cali_bred89]

@@BadWeatherfreak I’m 32 in the health field as well

[@lanreolubode2588]

@@Cali_bred89 I am 42 and I strongly believe that I could still do pretty well in this field

[@lydiaalaba6135]

@@Cali_bred89 my fear too, I'm 42 wth no prior knowledge whatsoever.

[@fernandocastillo4158]

Alex, as a current physical therapist seeking to transition into data analysis, your story strongly resonated with me. I completed a PhD with an emphasis on statistical analysis using SPSS, R, excel, and tableau. That experience, along with data collection/visualization in my practice (hospital rehabilitation), led me to fall in love with the analysis process. I’m half way through the google analytics certification and hope to transition soon!

[@thomasflii]

Have you transitioned to a new role in analytics yet? I am in a similar position and am curious to your journey!

[@freshien]

With your phD, you can get the senior position.

[@andreakazyncski4518]

@@freshien exactly!!

[@zexatt]

i'm a former physical therapist too. Have contributed to some research papers and I found out that I'm more attracted to this than the actual physical therapy job. I am at the beginning of the journey tho. Good luck to you all!

[@fernandocastillo4158]

@@thomasflii super late on this reply! A couple of months after I initially commented that I actually transitioned into academia, where I have significantly more opportunity for data analysis. However, I've been providing analytics on the side through freelance work.

[@strategy_gal]

These are absolutely great tips, Alex! Optimizing your LinkedIn profile will definitely be helpful in getting that data analyst job.

[@raymondatampore9437]

Hello Alex, I'm Raymond from Ghana and I take inspiration from your videos. I'm teaching myself Data Analytics by watching your videos and a few other from other channels. Almost through with Excel now moving to SQL. Great videos

[@sergioramos3437]

Prepping for the interview is very important! I think I lost opportunities for skipping that part and landed my contract because I was super prepared for technical questions

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I hear you on that!

[@jesshuryk5649]

Alex, you are the absolute best! I can’t thank you enough for this amazing detailed content. There is so much out there on “how to become a data analyst,” but no one is as thorough or open. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Happy to help!

[@rixongileblessing3567]

Started my data analyst course today and I can already see a brighter future thank you for this!

[@dexternepo]

Best wishes for your success!

[@alexanderyirenkyi6933]

on which platform are you learning?

[@danniaescudero603]

Hi Rixongile! Which Data Analyst course are you taking? Wishing you success!

[@I_am_Him.0001]

How did it go?

[@sihlemsibi7916]

Discovering your channel has been the best thing to happen to my Data Analyst career

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

:D

[@LukeBarousse]

Heck yeah, such great tips! Loved the idea of strategically arranging your resume to improve your chances of success with your job hunt!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Thanks man! Definitely helps :)

[@stax3330]

hey Alex! your videos really helped me from knowing what skills I have to know to building my cv and finally getting a data analyst job! I shifted careers and really needed all the help I can get. appreciate your videos a whole lot, man

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear that! Good luck!

[@harithasalunkhe6306]

Goto WGU UNIVERSITY and get a degree

[@charlesgrace2611]

I have no degree (Bachelors or Associates) at all, my education in Analytics is a combination of Thinkful (bootcamp), Google Analytics, and self taught through a few Udemy courses (all of which you've recommended in the past). Getting a proper degree isn't something I am able to do right now due to financial restrictions and some time (I have a 6 month son that I co-parent throughout the day). I've been applying to places since February with not 1 interview. Is my lack of degree holding me back THIS much? Huge fan of your platform, I have completed and shared the 3 portfolio projects you've created as well. Thank you for all that you do, has been very helpful thus far.

[@Grow_withbella]

I have a similar situation where I don’t have a degree whatsoever and I am only just starting to take interest in data analytics but I am scared to take so much time in doing these certifications only to not get a job because I don’t have a degree. Struggling to get a degree coz of finances but maybe can apply for scholarships if I do end up registering for a degree.

[@catalinaopazo8141]

so sorry to hear about your struggle! but how have been doing this last time? did you finally landed a job?

[@Neutrino-xw6jl]

I expect this video to be your most popular one yet

[@TreasuredDay]

You're the only channel I've found so far that I subscribed to. Thx!

[@durbabose5637]

Ever since I found my interest in data analytics I adore you as my mentor. Although I learnt earlier SQL in my graduation but I forgot when I started my career into advertising agency and right now I want to switch to data analytics field which I can do I got that more courage from your videos. Google data analytics more 3 weeks it will need and then I will have my certification. Right now working for advertising company and worked in market research as well and fell in love with data. I have given myself time for an year max to get a job in data analytics field. Hope for the best. And yeah watching all of your videos for thst help. It's amazing how you guide all of us. 👍❤️Thanks Alex

[@djmarkiez]

Your vids are great, i recently i got an offer for a traineeship data analist at an big firm. Your videos helped me getting more info and researchtopics. Thank you!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear that! Congratulations!!

[@hoysause]

Thank you for making this channel. I'm in the navy and have been teetering on the edge of getting out and getting into data analysis. Now I think I'm gonna jump.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Good luck!!

[@davidburgermeister4139]

Good for you, and if you're American (or one of her allies), thank you for your service from the bottom of my heart. I would if I could.

[@santiagofernandezrico7200]

Hey Alex! Greetings from Colombia :) Just wanted to thank you for helping me through all my process of getting a Data Analyst job. I finally landed one and I'm convinced that all your awesome content helped me a lot! Please keep doing that amazing job!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching! :D

[@akuasoftlife]

You make the entire journey seem so easy. I have been an English teacher for the past 18 years. I am now trying to switch career and and a friend recommended Tableau instead of nursing. I started with CNA, but I am not really enjoying it. Initally I was relunctant, but I will give it a try. Thank you Alex, these are great resources. I will be back to testify.

[@silveraxolotl37]

Oh, I've been WAITING for something like this! I've got the degree, but no experience- been job hunting for 8 months :( I hope this can help!

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I hope so too! Good luck!

[@equiwave80]

Can't tell you how important this video for me especially now!!!! Thanks for this!!! 👍

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and I hope it helped!

[@financiallyfreegenz]

wow, from therapist to data analyst. great job!

[@rishavkhatowora7879]

Alex, I absolutely love the way you explain each aspect. Please keep on making videos. New to your channel hence, need to check your previous videos on Data Analyst. Want to be a data analyst with next to zero knowledge. 🤞🤞 Help me out 😬

[@antonmlynar9266]

I've just graduated University in Business Informatics and looking for something to jump off. This is the best set of advices put beautifully together so far I found. Thank you so much. Please make more videos like this!!!

[@illusionmofo]

I needed this video...I'm a Chef De Cuisine trying to get out of the industry because, I just simply am tired of being a all-day all-hours manager of a restaurant and my staff.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Wishing you the best of luck!

[@wenz1093]

Wow I love how you organize your video and present so much useful information in a short period of time. By the far the best video in terms of data analyst entry-level job seeking! Thank you and I'm glad that I watched this!

[@charmainelim2749]

So thankful to have come across your channel. It's so hopeful and so much guidance in helping people to switch careers to a data analyst role. Thank you so much~

[@Jessie-ki9be]

Hi Alex, thank you so much for sharing these great tips in all your video. I've been watching many of your videos recently and you truly made me feel a lot more inspired. I have one question regarding the sequence of learning SQL -> Tableau/Power BI -> Excel -> Python, would you advise going deeper in each one before moving to the next, or trying to learn the basic for each of them in that sequence before diving deep into one or all of them?

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

I would get to the intermediate level on each so you can understand at least how to use them and how they eventually work together in this career

[@Jessie-ki9be]

@@AlexTheAnalyst thank you for the advice. much appreciated! :)

[@RJYL]

I would say entry level will be fine for your next attempt. When come to a complex project, you will review which aspects you have to learn more about.

[@georgejetson9801]

Good stuff. Thanks. Hopefully get things finished up this week and start applying.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

That’s great! Good luck!

[@patriciauka5272]

Thank you Mr. Alex.. I am aspiring to be a Data Analyst. Currently learning the skills required, hoping to come back on this thread to say I have finally gotten my dream job😍

[@BeautifulOsato]

Keeping up a year later. What is your success story? Please share. Did you pursue your dream of becoming a Data Analyst?

[@TabithaBrown3in1]

Thank you! You've answered a few questions I've had and helped make things clearer for me. I'm appreciative of your channel!

[@anthonyychapa]

This is what I needed to check out and I’m now a subscriber. I’m going through a data analytics course with Google. I’m currently a teacher looking to make a change. I’ve been so interested in data analytics and feel it’s time to change careers.

[@danramirz]

I appreciate that video. I feel like your personally reaching out to me. I have no experience at all in DA. Presently, I'm half way through the google DA certification and I am almost done with my first SQL course on Udemy. II have an idea for a project that I will be working on very soon. Thanks for the video.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Haha well this video was for you! That sounds like a great path you're on! Keep up the great work!

[@danramirz]

@@AlexTheAnalyst I’ll buy one of your mugs when I become a DA!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@Atlas92936]

Thanks for the tips Alex!

[@anastaziya7330]

You just gave me a great step by step guide of what I need to do. It goes a long way to help me plan out from certificate to interview. So awesome! Thank you.👌

[@zeyadelsobky]

Hello Mr. Alex, Hope all is great. I really recommend you make videos about the mindset of the data analyst like how to think in the right way, and how to figure out the right Qs? like " Head First Data Analysis it will be really helpful for us and thank you.

[@iniabba4856]

This is so useful and apt at this point in my career. I have been praying for direction on how to restart my career and this came up. Thank you! :)

[@Meshikhan]

Wow this really resonated with me- I am a therapist in a private practice and am looking to transition my career into the data analyst or Business Analyst field and have been wondering how I can make that career change.

[@jadavnarendra6057]

Love from India I am 28 year old I completed my graduation Bcom in 2012 but right now I am ZERO *but my dream is to do data analysis job in USA it's possible* I don't know how to start 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Make it happen! Hopefully this video was helpful to you :)

[@cherishuwakwe4812]

Thank you for this video. I am confident that I can do this!

[@secretnobody6460]

bruh, almost all of the job descriptions i see requires sht ton of responsibilities and requires 2 years of experience etc. even if I filter entry level. i mean cmon . its frustrating

[@XiwithHighPing]

You work as an inspiration for my study in MSc Data Science. Love from Hindustan aka India 🇮🇳🧡

[@zuebansari6799]

Your information is very hepful i will follow this and i am sure i will get my first Data Analysis Job.. Thanks Alex

[@johnnyrocket1685]

Only 1 year and this video is completely useless. “No experience,” “Just got out of high school but need a job,” well you’re NOT becoming a Data Analyst in 2023. 2+ years experience required by virtually all jobs, even entry level.

[@nathanwhite704]

Any entry level job is gonna have absurd qualifications like that i've even seen 3+ years and a bachelor's degree required for a very low paying entry level job it was practically an internship advertised as a full time. It wasn't data analytics, it was building xbox controllers for Corsair but i applied and got an interview, with no experience, no college, only a few simple projects. Most requirements for most jobs especially anything tech related is fluff made up by clueless HR people.

[@johnnyrocket1685]

@@nathanwhite704 That’s a good point, the only job in the tech industry I’ve ever really tried to seriously apply to was a Game Tester job in SoCal. They took that shit so seriously it was astonishing to me. “How many languages can you program in? If you were playing a new game with X and Y spec requirements, which of these 3 motherboards, as well as which of these 3 graphics cards would you purchase? Out of these 3 answers, which is the correct path a coder would take to fix a Bug in an MMORPG with 10,000 active players, wherein characters randomly glitch through the floor in certain areas of the world map?” . So now when I’m looking at all these “entry level” data jobs I get discouraged because of that experience with something I thought was just going to be “Take this Xbox game, play it for the next 2 weeks, report back all the data you can.”

[@iceguyoo]

Best video on this topic by far! Thanks Alex

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! :D

[@NorCalWrestler]

I'm a registered nurse and looking at different careers to go into and definitely glad I saw this video

[@ankitsavita5185]

Liked it before watching. Thanks a lot sir.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You’re very welcome - hope it helps!

[@febbiekenmasong186]

I am a teacher by profession and I have been looking for vidoes to help me or guide me through the process in transitioning to becoming a data analyst. I have started Google Analytics course in Coursera and now in module 2. One of the lessons was to build a portfolio and I don't know howww like NOOOO...thanks for this video.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Keep going Febbie! :D

[@zainabibrahim8441]

I've been looking for this. Perfect timing ngl.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

That's great! Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@elektrikshaman1212]

You got a sub for being a real one ✌ Thanks.

[@aliciaa3169]

Thanks so much for this Alex. This video answered all my questions and concerns. Very valuable.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@mandandi]

Hi Alex, I started watching your videos today. Very insightful. I realise that I know some of the stuff you're talking about, being from the IT field. But I still need to polish up and get Data Analyst certification, and portfolio, all without a job. So I have to get my hands dirty for the next few months.

[@hasibahmad3660]

You are good and humble man... I love you for the contents and the way you speak while explaining stuffs is so satisfying. Subscribed...😊

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching and subscribing! :D

[@joserubio3036]

Hey Alex I started 6 months ago with all the skills required for Data Analysis (Python, R, SQL, etc.) and I found a great motivation/orientation with your videos. Currently, I am trying to decide which certificate should I go for: Google (R) or IBM (Python). PD: I love analyzing economic data, market research, etc.

[@yunusemredilek7856]

Which kinds of platforms do you use to analyze data, market research etc.?

[@cn9699]

@@yunusemredilek7856 yes plz provide those info

[@vandesky2221]

@@yunusemredilek7856 Yahoo Finance has good Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Cash Flow reports if that helps

[@girlengineer23]

Crisp and clear information, Thank you !

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@luispinho4792]

This videos are priceless. Thank you Alex

[@bobosmomos144]

Thanks for this video we need more professionals to bridge the gap.. I'm definitely subscribing to your channel.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing! :D

[@nelsonmayo8856]

Thanks. This helped me. I want to switch careers. I am a CCTV operator and I want to change career to data analysis

[@Major_Data]

That was wall to wall awesome information. Well done.

[@mdhidayat5706]

I definitely recommend portfolio ...I'm finding it hard to compile my projects that I have done.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Absolutely! I'll have a whole video on how to actually show your portfolio projects in not too long :)

[@mdhidayat5706]

@@AlexTheAnalyst that is awesome! Btw, love your content and how it was delivered =)

[@pallabgoswami8886]

I like your smile, its kinda spreading positive vibes!

[@shresthshukla6239]

Didn't learned all technology/tools yet but still watching bcz I know it will be worth it🙂😊🤝🤝

[@08mrunalgavali70]

Perfect timing... i watch ur video thank you Sir....

[@mldbouras6216]

Thanks Alex, great advice.

[@hipflask]

Outstanding video, thank you !

[@sandrapena9824]

God bless you, Alex. You make every single insight of mine become crystal clear 🥳

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@mikarshdataanalyst4086]

So good on point exactly at the proper time🤗

[@briangara9708]

Thank you for all your videos. I am trying to become a data analyst, and I am following your steps.

[@fanyaschrist]

Thank you, sir Love and respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@aikogerong8581]

Hi Alex! I'm a second year BS Information Tech student and really want to explore the data analyst job. Your vid. really helps. Thanks alot.

[@osmanabuobaida9142]

pretty cool and informative Alex, thank you very much.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're most welcome!

[@biturajak]

Thank you very much. I hope I will get job. I am just starting out

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Wishing you the best of luck!

[@sidharthkoparde9183]

Just the video I needed. Thanks Alex😃

[@viswanathan1984]

Thanks for your detailed tips 👍

[@paleraluswinga]

Thank you, I am currently making a switch and it's scary and exciting at the same time

[@Ballpassion14]

this is very very helpful i liked the way you changed your career, I'm like you. mentor

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

So glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@techthief3278]

Found this helpful man Thank you!

[@taorangong1110]

Thank you so much Alex!

[@Awelemm]

Thanks Alex for all you do

[@themanzo7542]

Great information from Alex

[@humanity9158]

Woow!!!this is really really good tip...thanks alot.

[@ajex010]

Hi, I'm currently suffering trough college. (Sofware engineer) I don't want to develop. So I said Data analyst is the way. Your videos are helping me huuge. thanks

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Super glad to hear it's helpful!

[@laweratejana267]

I am actually in a Behavioral Health position myself at this moment at my current position. Was looking for a new job advancement within the company I am currently employed for. So of course would Iike for a new opportunity, self goals, strengths, weaknesses, etc....as I fill out my Employment Yearly Self Evaluation that is required for me to compose and submit soon. Wish me luck!!

[@cateclism316]

I was a quality assurance analyst for 15 years. I was very good at SQL, and Excel. I got tired of regression testing, and was not well-versed in business and QA methodologies, so I left that career. I also have a strong background in medical data. What's the best approach for getting into DA? Does it require a strong math background?

[@aminitee]

Hi I’m in the same boat; what did you decide to do and how is it going?

[@cateclism316]

@@aminitee I am taking an online course to get an IBM Data Engineering certification. Completed three out of eleven courses so far.

[@aminitee]

@@cateclism316 I wish you the best. I’m trying to relearn SQL and catch up on the topics he mentions in this video. I’m sick of testing to be honest.

[@ChristianRoland7]

Bruh, during the Pandemic the Data Analyst jobs had their salaries increased and are now in the high 90s, the Pandemic really got people remembering that data is only going to become more important. I'm pursuing a degree in Computer Science and thankfully we are forced to take courses in statistics and are offered courses in Data Mining. I'm keeping my options open and Data Analyst is definitely a top contender to which CS path I want to pursue

[@kristellekaygloria5728]

Thank you for this!

[@kurrwa]

I enrolled in a bachelor's degree in data management and analytics. Your channels looks great source of information

[@DevinDomino]

I feel so stuck. I went to school for business and marketing. Ever since then I’ve only done sales. When I go to apply for work, companies love to stick me in the sales department. I want to be a marketing analyst. Thank you for the upload. I’ll definitely follow your advice! 😊

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Wishing you the best of luck!

[@shermin2o9]

I have 8 years experience and still can't get interviews. I even have a Microsoft certification in Power BI.

[@tapanpanda1944]

Thanks for the guidance. Keeping making videos and i'm waiting for the next video

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

Will do! Thanks for watching! :D

[@victorsanchez5336]

Thank you for sharing your insight and wisdom Sir Alex the Analyst.

[@AlexTheAnalyst]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!