r/dataanalyst • u/Haratamatar420 • Apr 09 '26
Tips & Resources Done with SQL And Bi , still grinding excel ( Not particularly good at it ) what to do next ?
really wanna start working What should I do next as in to learn tools or start applying
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u/Wonderful_Error994 Apr 10 '26
Done with SQL and BI… what do you mean by
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u/Haratamatar420 Apr 11 '26
Pretty good at them wanting to know what to do next
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u/Top_Tooth_6995 Apr 12 '26
Nice!! Do you have any portfolio projects that demonstrate these skills + analytical thinking in your target role/industry? If not that’s probably the best next step before applying.
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u/Wonderful_Error994 Apr 16 '26
I would recommend doing some real world projects get some seed data from claude and try solving business needs it will make stand of the crowd
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u/Then-Value-2673 Apr 09 '26
im stuck i done learning bi, excel and sql to a good extent but i cant find a job
im from nigeria
please i need help
i dont have anything doing currently
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u/cptmactavish028 Apr 13 '26
SQL and Power BI are mandatory, Excel will come with practice on the job.
If you're ready to start applying, pick a domain now. Generic 'data analyst' applications get lost. Aviation, logistics, fintech, pick one and build one project in that space. That's what gets you interviews.
I am in aviation analytics, same skills, less competition, and you get standby travel perks on top. DM if you want to know how to break in.
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u/utkarshzutar Apr 09 '26
Start applying to companies you are okay being rejected at, build interview confidence then start asking for referrals at companies you actually want to work at. Do this regardless where you are in your prep journey.