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 …
03 August 2020 I’ve got a fun little side project going and I’m inviting you along for the journey! The folks at DataJobs.nl have very kindly agreed to let me analyse all their job ads data. DataJobs is a website that posts data-related job ads for roles based in the …
In late 2020 I was hiring for a data analyst role. We were looking for someone with domain expertise, R and some SQL if possible. That alone is a long wishlist ;). Originally this post started as a twitter thread which you can find a link to at the end. These …
Many people are looking for mentorship, and good mentorship is not always easy to find. Not all mentorship needs to be in person though! Books, podcast interviews, blog posts – these are all valuable sources of career guidance and advice. I’ve scoured a lot of books, articles and videos over …
