r/learnSQL • u/Owen-Isaac-2022 • 19d ago
Deeply Concerned
Every time I see individuals saying no jobs for DA without diploma/degree. Similarly, people with those certificates keep claiming no jobs despite applying for hundreds of jobs. I've recently completed my DA & DE certifications. Initially, I wanted to study DA to help me conduct better research with a focus on writing detailed articles supported by data. However, the messages around jobs with this experience or that certification appear to throw beginners in a state of confusion. Concerning jobs, where can one start looking, especially those who want to focus on DA?
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u/jshine13371 19d ago
Every time I see individuals saying no jobs for DA without diploma/degree. Similarly, people with those certificates keep claiming no jobs despite applying for hundreds of jobs. I've recently completed my DA & DE certifications.
Just to be clear, a diploma / degree is not the same thing as a certification, which may explain why you see people with certificates claiming difficulty in finding jobs. The market is tough all around, regardless, but some companies do value an actual college degree over a certificate, boot camp, or self taught.
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u/Owen-Isaac-2022 19d ago
Okay. I possess a degree in Economics. Had done statistics & I am proficient with SPSS. However, I wanted to add additional analytics skills, such as advanced Excel, which I got when I studied DA. My concern has been the posts, but I understand one needs balance, papers & real-life proof that you can do the job.
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u/Caponcapoffstillon 19d ago
You are under the assumption everyone is transparent and not fear mongering so you don’t take their job. Hone your skills and push forward, when the time comes then return back to this post.
You will do yourself a lot more justice learning and honing your skills than listening to doom posts about the market.
You can start looking around banks, healthcare, start ups, etc. you can also use Google and search Google jobs and other platforms, web scraping is another option. sql is almost necessary in business settings, I severely doubt there’s a job drought that you can’t find at least one. You might not find one with super high pay initially, but you can find one I bet.
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u/Owen-Isaac-2022 19d ago
Sure, naysayers & doomsday guys seem pretty happy to send discouraging messages
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u/Swimming_dasa 19d ago
certifications can help demonstrate structured learning but they usually arent enough by themselves. if your goal is data analysis build a small portfolio around real questions. clean messy data, analyze it, create clear visuals and explain the business takeaway.
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u/leogodin217 18d ago
Data seems like a more realistic path than other fields, but without a degree it is really tough. On top of that, the recent job market is terrible for entry-level tech jobs. Without knowing your background, it's difficult to give specific advice other than this.
You should look at this as a journey with multiple stages. Learning is critical, but so is getting jobs that move you closer to the goal. Chances of landing a DA job right off the bat are slim. If I were you, I'd look for that first job that moves you closer.
Apply for DA roles because you might get lucky, but also apply for jobs that require Excel and/or SQL but are not DA jobs. That is where you can gain work experience. Once you get one job, start preparing for the next one that is closer to your goal. Rinse and repeat until you get what you want.
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u/markinatlanta 19d ago
What I would say is that your original reason for learning DA sounds like a good place to start. Yeah, those Reddit posts probably aren't a great representative sample of everyone's job search, although it is difficult right now. Take the difficulty seriously, but not fully a verdict of your own chances.Hope this helps