Switch by Chip and Dan Heath provides a simple framework with wide application. It took me about 10 hours to read. Chapters are very short and I found it useful to read a bit, reflect, read a bit more etc. 8 August 2023 I’ve seen this book recommended for undertaking …
In a previous post I introduced a dataset that I think will give Data Analysts good practice in cleaning and analyzing real-world, messy data. One such analyst reached out to me with some great questions and I’ve posted them here along with my answers. If you have questions of your …
In many fields (not just Data Science) people talk about the need to have problem-solving skills as a key requirement for all roles. I can’t recall coming across any explanation of what these skills are, which makes it hard to help people develop them. Off the top of my head, …
Ever heard these statements? “This is way down our priority list” “We’re too busy” “I just don’t see the value” There will be many times when you’re trying to implement something that requires the buy-in of many people. It could be something that needs to be rolled out in parallel …
If you’re applying for a first Data Analyst role and have no work experience at all, then it’s very likely you’ll need to create a portfolio to develop and demonstrate your analytical skills. It’s not impossible to land a job without one, but having a good one will improve your …
June 2022 Many people entering the data field will weigh up the option of taking an online certification. Some of the more popular Data Analyst ones that I’m aware of are the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate and the IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate and there are many more out …
30 November 2021 “Is the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate any good?” Whether you’re a job seeker looking to boost your career or a hiring manager eager to find skilled staff, this is a pertinent question. In this review, I assess the certificate based on the syllabus, and not the …
If you’re working in a technical role within Data Science, be it as a Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Business Analyst or something related – at some point you will probably be faced with the question: “Should I stay Technical, or should I move into Management?” Maybe this …
You’ve made hundreds of applications but not received call backs. You feel you meet enough of the core criteria but still had no luck and you’re wondering if you need to add additional certifications, tools or other credentials to get noticed. These problems can be especially difficult for new graduates. …
Interviewing takes a lot of time on top of your high workload and it might even be high BECAUSE you need additional team members. Not to mention that the process can be quite stressful as hiring poorly will make your situation worse, not better. I heard this question about what …
