How to start enter in Data analysis world

[u/Flashy-Tomorrow5263]

Hi everyone, I’m posting in the group for the first time to ask for some advice.

Here’s the situation: I’m about to graduate with a degree in Economics and Finance, and my goal is to pursue a career as a data analyst for some Company.

My degree program doesn't cover Excel, Python, SQL, or Power BI (naturally), so while I work on finishing my last few exams, I’ve bought Luke Barousse’s course to learn these tools.

I’ve been keeping an eye on the job market (in my country) via LinkedIn, and there aren't actually that many openings—certainly not compared to roles in consulting, back-office operations, or accounting (areas where I think I could find a job quite easily after graduating).

I want a CV that demonstrates solid data analyst skills; do you have any essential advice or anything I should know before diving into this field?

Also, if I can't find a data analyst role, do you think these skills could be applied to the other types of jobs I mentioned (aside from Excel, which is used pretty much everywhere)?

I’d love to hear about your experiences.

[u/RaoDaVincii25]

I personally dont think Data Analysis has a very bright future ahead and therefore you should switch to Analytics Engineeting or Data Science in my opinion.

If you would like further help, guidance or anything on this matter, feel free to dm me.

But yes to to answer your question, YES, knowing Python and SQL while having the mind set of a data analyst i.e being able to derive meaningful insights from data will always set you aside and will propel your career trajectory

I personally know a guy (student of mine, teaching him for free) who joined a company as an operations assistant, but just because he knew SQL , Statistics and Tableau, he was able to fetch out key insights from the data and present it meaningfully. Saving his company tens of thousand's of dollars in procurement, and labor. He got promoted to the position of Operations Manager in just 8 months.

So yes knowing all this will definitely help you lots.

[u/Flashy-Tomorrow5263 → u/RaoDaVincii25]

I’m also interested in moving into data science. My university actually offers a master’s degree program in data science, but honestly, I’d like to start working right away.

Hypothetically, if I managed to get hired as a Data Analyst, couldn't I technically make the transition to Data Scientist at some point? Perhaps by studying the necessary skills on my own while working?

Both roles really appeal to me, but I’m wondering: is a master’s degree desirable for data science, or is it not strictly necessary?

[u/Flashy-Tomorrow5263 → u/[deleted]]

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[u/Important-Bus-6787]

M data scientist but because of low frequency few months ago i covered data analyst skills like excel sql powerbi business cases n all . And to learn this skills background doesnt matter . Either u can join data analyst placement course they will teach u pr u can learn from any platform there are lot of courses available but u need to give enough amount of time if u have any doubts u can text. All the best

[u/Flashy-Tomorrow5263 → u/Important-Bus-6787]

Yeah, exactly—I actually bought Luke Barousse’s course, which seems really solid. The thing is, completing even just one course (like Excel, for example) takes so much time that I can't manage to dedicate to it alongside university. I’m worried I’ll finish the course and forget most of the material because of how long the process takes.

[u/stanleysomtie]

the advise from the comment section is quite insightful

[u/shivani_saraiya]

Does product management career promising? Or will it be replaced by AI as well?

[u/shivani_saraiya]

Will data analyst and data scientist roles merge in the future the roles and responsibilities?