{"product_id":"how-to-become-a-data-analyst-isbn-9781394202232","title":"How to Become a Data Analyst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart a brand-new career in data analytics with no-nonsense advice from a self-taught data analytics consultant\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnnie 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep dives into the learning journey required to step into a data analytics role\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for using ChatGPT to help you in your job search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-read roadmap to a brand-new and exciting career in data analytics, \u003ci\u003eHow to Become a Data Analyst \u003c\/i\u003eis the hands-on tutorial that shows you exactly how to succeed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Fun Part \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Is Data Analytics Right for Me? 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does a Data Analyst Do Every Day? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHours\/Time 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn-Person Data Jobs 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes a Good Analyst? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Thinking\/Strategy 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaboration\/Communication 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Tools Should I Learn? 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcel\/Google Sheets 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSQL 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTableau\/Power BI 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePython 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eR 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich Entry-Level Tech Job Is Right for Me? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Next 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Understanding the Paths into Data 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Hard Is It to Become a Data Analyst? 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are My Options for Getting into Data Analytics? 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning from an Analyst-Adjacent Role 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Degree 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoot Camps 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a Boot Camp May Be the Right Option for You 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Pick a Good Boot Camp 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDIY Approach 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow I Decided on the DIY Approach 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Designing Your Data Analyst Roadmap 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan You Shows Me Your Data Analyst Roadmap? 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Roadmap 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Skill Development 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Building a Portfolio 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Getting Yourself Ready to Job Search 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Choose the Best Course? 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Makes a Good Course 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Styles 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudget 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterests 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Constraints 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started for Free 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Not to Pick a Course: How to Avoid Course Hopping 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 My Experience with Data Analytics Courses 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Beginning 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Google Certificates Course 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning SQL 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Tableau and R 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing the Course 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Came Next 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Careers 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Hopping: When Is Taking Another Course Worth It? 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93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Get Started on Projects? 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes My Project Need to Be Original and Industry Specific? 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Know When a Project Is Ready? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do I Publish and Store My Work? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Many Projects Do I Need? 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Share My Work Publicly? 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Time! 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Portfolio Project Handbook 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Levels: What Separates a Beginner from an Intermediate Project? 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Project 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginner Project 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntermediate Project 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular Tableau User 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuided Projects 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Year’s Eve Resolutions Project 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: New Year’s Eve Resolutions Project 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-Structured Case Study with Hints 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Thoughts 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp Desk Project 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Help Desk Project 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-Structured Prompts 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePizza Sales Project 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: Pizza Sales Project 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirty Data + Case Study 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirty Data + Case Study + Hints 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClean Data + Case Study 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-Structured Case Study with Hints 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusy Times 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePizzas During Peak Periods 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest- and Worst-Selling Pizzas 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAverage Order Value 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeating Capacity 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Thoughts 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSQL Project Creation Advice 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the Portfolio to the Job Search 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting in the Mindset for Projects 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III The Hard Part 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Starting Your Job Search 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do I Know When I Am Ready to Start My Job Search? 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151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Networking (and What Is It Not)? 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking and Messaging on LinkedIn 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMessaging Jobs Directly 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking Events 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonus Tip: An Idea for Your First LinkedIn Post 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Stages of Data Interviews 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Do Interviews Take So Long? 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan You Tell Me More about the Interview Stages? 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone Screen 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Hiring Manager 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Interview 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Interview 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePanel Interview 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture Fit 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow-up 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow I Handled Some Common How-Tos 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTell Me about Yourself 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Come Up with Good Questions 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeal 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaven Analytics 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent Creators\/Small Businesses 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Data Creators 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing AI 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 How to Use ChatGPT to Aid Your Job Search 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a Résumé 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Cover Letters 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing for Interviews 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone Screen 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Interview 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Interview 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Follow-Up Emails 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Specific 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 My Job Search 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Open to Work?” 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning to Search 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Reponses (and Rejections) 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePivoting 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Day 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV The Bonus Part 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 After the Job Offer 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting the Job 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Imposter Syndrome 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps to Success 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It’s Like Working Remotely 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Things About Tech That Surprised Me 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e121s 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome Office Stipend 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompany Party\/Offsites 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeetings 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferrals 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayoffs 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem‐ Solving 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravel 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Has Changed My Life 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Preparing for\/Recovering from a Layoff 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Ignore Red Flags 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResumes and Networking—Restarting the Job Search 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating my Portfolio 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Layoff 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting for Your Situation 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing Thoughts 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Data Analytics Roadmap Checklist 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Tableau Tips 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C My Data Analyst Journey 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANNIE NELSON\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught data analyst and Tableau consultant, as well as a popular commentator on TikTok (@anniesanalytics) where she shares her experiences and journey through the world of data analytics. 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