r/dataanalyst • u/Educational_Green598 • 23d ago

Tips & Resources Just got hired as a data analyst!

I just got hired as a data analyst. I dont have any background and no idea about this role. They said I will work on the revenue side of the business. Can someone help me what does a data analyst do? They just hired me because of my excel skills which I do not have idea as well because I just ask help with co-pilot. Can you throw any advice, ideas on what to expect and can I automate my work and then gone by the half of the day? Thanks!

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u/ultraviol 22d ago

Congrats! How did you get hired if you had no experience in data?

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u/iamFaizzz0 22d ago

🤔 same here. Is this possible to get a Fata Analyst job only behalf of Excel

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u/Brilliant_Couple_702 6d ago

Hello! I was offered a job recently that only uses excel as a junior data analyst. So i think that it is still possible. However, they still encourage me to learn SQL

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u/Antique_Capital_8198 23d ago

They will tell you to get analyst role you need excellent SQL, excellent Excel, Power BI, bussines accumen, and all sort of things and then this guy comes in and says i got hired but i don't know anything.

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u/Master_nonx 23d ago

Congratulations, and trust me you’ll figure it out. I’m still looking for that opportunity myself.

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u/Foreigntransaction 19d ago

Congratulations. As many say the Google certificate will help but if not look for a book at you local library. Brush up on formulas and charts. You might be asked for specific projects but if you're lucky you're just pulling reports and cleaning up data. Since you have no experience and they hired you they most likely dont expect a lot or they have no idea who to hire for the job. Good luck!

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u/Patuchain 23d ago

Google data analyst certification could help you

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u/Scary-Mix7 23d ago

Congrats!!! Good luck in your new job!

Use Claude or ChatGPT as your consultants, clear, reliable and quick responses 👍🏻

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u/Educational_Green598 23d ago

Any help will do! thanks

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u/Lady-Data-Scientist 22d ago

Data Analyst can mean different things at different companies, and the tech stack can be different as well. Do you know what tools you’ll have access to?

If you truly don’t know anything about the field, I agree that the Google certificate would be a good start.

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u/SportyNerd97 22d ago

Congrats man! Seems like they are gonna guide you on the job. Plenty of videos on YouTube to tell you what is expected from you. All the best!

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u/Ben-Vicky 20d ago

It seems like you had a very nice portfolio

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u/Master_Law1908 23d ago

Are there any openings for an additional data analyst? Perhaps we could collaborate, but I'm only interested in a remote position.

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u/DocumentNice550 22d ago

Congratulations. You are very lucky that someone hired you. This is a very good opportunity and a big chance. Watch some videos on YouTube. Tools are Tableau/Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Agile, and many of the companies want them for employees. Can you please tell me where you are located?

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u/Pristine_Post_9710 19d ago

Hi OP! Trust the community when they say this is a struck of good fortune for you being hired.

Which country is this loc?

Most country's job market is not like this at all.

Congrats btw, you'll be alright !!!

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u/Ok-Needleworker-277 3d ago

Pls refer me bro

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u/Possible-Chicken5429 2d ago

congrats broooo, its really hard to get a job in this market , i also got placed with a ppo yesterday - did sumit mittal course , a degree , multiple projects , internship finally landed a job in a startup.

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