01:07 Red flag 1 - Series A, B, or C funded startup 02:16 Red flag 2 - Junior-level positions that require every data analyst skill AND 2+ years of experience 03:06 Red flag 3 - "Flexible hours or weekend work" 04:05 Red flag 4 - "We're looking for someone who's willing to put in the extra work to get things done." 05:11 Red flag 5 - No skill sets listed. Just buzzwords like "cloud", "big data" 06:10 What to do when you see these red flags
Alex, I appreciate your mentorship on TH-cam to those of us looking to break into data analytics. However, I'm a Nigerian (Africa) where the unemployment rate is sky-high. Because of this, many companies list DA Job descriptions exactly like this. In fact, many give you age limits!! They tell you to have 3-5 yes experience as a Junior DA. They expect you to have a Post-grad degree in statistics, economics, business, CS et all making it hard to break into the DA field in my country. Currently. I just finished a DA bootcamp with a start-up and I'm about starting a 1 month internship with that start-up. I have my Bachelors and Masters degree in Pharmacology. Switched into DA too late (I'm almost 30). Really need your candid advice and encouragement because what works in your home country - USA may not work in Africa. We don't have the luxury of choice here. We take what jobs we can get even if the envt is toxic and the manager is Lucifer's elder bro. So, what are your thoughts? How can you tailor your videos to account for those in Africa?
I’m about to enter my final semester this spring and begin applying for jobs, so I love these kind of videos and your project videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
One general one to look out for , ask within this position, who is the oldest member that is in that exact role. Chances are if it's less than 3-4 years it usually means either somehow people keep getting promoted out, it gets burned out or kicked off
This video is everything. Literally, everything you mentioned is exactly what I've been seeing. I can't get an opportunity tp save my life. I saw a job post that was for a Jr DA and wanted 3-8 years of experience with everything a Data Scientist does... I was puzzled. About 90% of the jobs I've seen want the world out of the DA.
same, I filtered for Entry Level Job and found out that every job vacancy needs 2 years of experience and expert in many skillset. Like bruhh I'm freshgraduate, what am I supposed to do now.
100% correct from my experiences. I appreciate that you mention to still apply, just ask about it then make the call. I try to ask indirectly about work load. I use things like “what is the busy, all hands on deck times for this team?” - that method has served me well. “Alex, the (mentor) analyst”
@@AlexTheAnalyst thanks so much for your work. As someone who has both experience as an analyst and manager, could you please do a video on how to deal with work situations where the analyst is expected to do advanced analytics (e.g. machine learning) yet is dealing with very poor quality or insufficient data despite what stakeholders may assert?
@@lacolombe007 document which data and how that data is of poor/low quality and, if possible, recommendations about how to improve the data quality or availability whether from internal or external sources. Present your findings and recommendations to the stakeholders. A machine learning trained with low-quality or insufficient data is a model destined to either be over-fitted to the available data or useless with new data.
Thank You Sir for your guidance. I'm a fresher looking for data analyst jobs and your videos about your experience give me a lot to guidance about what to look for in job profiles and how to build a good portfolio.
Almost all of these are exactly like what I applied for as a junior web developer position haha...Currently switching my career so hopefully I've learned it now and you confirmed it!
Woow .. Omg this is exaactly the job description of a start-up I joined a few months ago .. It was for a pre-hiring internship, I finished the internship and declined the offer
2:15 I'm on the 7th course of the Google Data Analytics Program and I'm really afraid of that. The course teaches a lot of skills and sometimes it's just too overwhelming and I'm always thinking that I will be expected to know EVERYTHING when I start applying for jobs and I have already forgotten a lot of what I learned in the previous courses. 😅
I agree with you 100%! Places looking for junior "rockstars" ultimately want you to do everything and don't want to teach you the skills you don't necessarily have (like Python). I think it's important for people to check Glassdoor on interview reviews and job reviews. For example, is there a live coding session or is it a "homework assignment"? (Where the company tries to steal your work). My company has very bad reviews on their interview process (due to a homework assignment that can take 3+ hours) and then they wonder why applicants are dropping out of the process!
These tips are great! I'd add if anyone you interviewed with resigns from the company during the hiring process, you may want to decline any job offers. LOL! This happened at least 3 times to me.
Hi Alex your videos always have huge amount of information and special thanks for that 👍👏 As a Tableau learner if you make a video on some important terms in resume of tableau/ BI developer it will be really useful for us.
Haven't finished my course yet but just browsing LinkedIn jobs and I've definitely seen all of these. Especially #2 and #5. I see #2 in every field unfortunately. #5 I've seen labeled as a junior level a couple times. It's frustrating. Flexible hours does sound tempting to me but being on call is not 😂
I'm currently interviewing for another data analyst role. I rarely ever use SQL in my role, mostly use Tableau, GTM or GA Looker Studio, other visual tools. I've had 12 years in creating high ROI digital marketing campaigns, so when I became a Data Analyt, it still baffles me why there needs to be so many visualization tools to make educated marketing decisions on how to optimize campaigns (Python, SQL, GA4, R, Tableau, Power BI, etc, etc). Truely, in all my years doing digital analytics, we rarely ever used all these tools. So many exceptional data anaysts are passed over because the hiring manager is hung up on specific tools that are rarely used and specific tasks can be taught to almost anyone. It feels like hiring managers are looking for unicorns, but they just a need a reliable horse 😂
You mentioned specific pitfalls for series A abs C but what about B? I just got a phone screening with one and would love some questions I can ask to see if it’s a good fit. Also awesome video thank you so much!
Thanks for this video and always sharing your experiences. Can you do a video on possible interview questions they may ask in a data analyst interview thanks
Great video Alex and thanks for posting it. I was thinking about you the other day tho and since you came from a psych background……I wonder if you had it to do over again, would you have skipped your first job in the field if it meant waiting longer to become an analyst? I ask bc I have an accounting degree and going for a career pivot as well.
If I could go back I would get a CS degree and focus more on analytic classes. Job wise - I am glad I actually got experience in hospitals and other healthcare related things because that's what helped me get into Healthcare Analytics :)
@@mcarthuradal8613 I would probably take a job in finance but ideally I want to work for a nonprofit or similar type organization to make the world a better place. I may need to start as a financial analyst tho and migrate over.
I came across an entry level accounting job from concentra career choice. Some of the job description contained the following: “The Staff Accountant will be responsible for account reconciliations and other projects as assigned. This position is entry level and requires someone with eagerness, enthusiasm and problem-solving skills. This position will report directly to the Accounting Senior Manager. They will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting all customers (internal and external first and displaying: • A healing focus • A selfless heart • A tireless resolve I was like is this accounting position or am I also going to be doing mental counseling for l others and eventually myself 😂
Hello Alex, you've been truly an inspiration to me. Graduating straight from college, I took a BootCamp and made my skills stronger in the technical term. I do have a question regarding data analyst. Would you label it more in the i.t. field or financial field? I'm currently interested in the i.t. field to transition more into data analyst, but I feel like being in accountant side of things help too.
It's just flavour of Ice cream Chocolate, Butter scotch etc base product is vanilla ice cream Similarly SQL is base language and you just need to learn one flavour (mysql or PostgreSQL, sql server). Just learn 1 completely
Alex a question, im in monitoring unit dept . I m not learning anything in my job . I all day monitor screen and alerts and report it to relevant dept. Is it good or should I move ? Idk I'm so confused.
01:07 Red flag 1 - Series A, B, or C funded startup
02:16 Red flag 2 - Junior-level positions that require every data analyst skill AND 2+ years of experience
03:06 Red flag 3 - "Flexible hours or weekend work"
04:05 Red flag 4 - "We're looking for someone who's willing to put in the extra work to get things done."
05:11 Red flag 5 - No skill sets listed. Just buzzwords like "cloud", "big data"
06:10 What to do when you see these red flags
Alex, I appreciate your mentorship on TH-cam to those of us looking to break into data analytics.
However, I'm a Nigerian (Africa) where the unemployment rate is sky-high. Because of this, many companies list DA Job descriptions exactly like this. In fact, many give you age limits!! They tell you to have 3-5 yes experience as a Junior DA. They expect you to have a Post-grad degree in statistics, economics, business, CS et all making it hard to break into the DA field in my country.
Currently. I just finished a DA bootcamp with a start-up and I'm about starting a 1 month internship with that start-up.
I have my Bachelors and Masters degree in Pharmacology. Switched into DA too late (I'm almost 30).
Really need your candid advice and encouragement because what works in your home country - USA may not work in Africa. We don't have the luxury of choice here. We take what jobs we can get even if the envt is toxic and the manager is Lucifer's elder bro.
So, what are your thoughts? How can you tailor your videos to account for those in Africa?
I’m about to enter my final semester this spring and begin applying for jobs, so I love these kind of videos and your project videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
One general one to look out for , ask within this position, who is the oldest member that is in that exact role. Chances are if it's less than 3-4 years it usually means either somehow people keep getting promoted out, it gets burned out or kicked off
This video is everything. Literally, everything you mentioned is exactly what I've been seeing. I can't get an opportunity tp save my life. I saw a job post that was for a Jr DA and wanted 3-8 years of experience with everything a Data Scientist does... I was puzzled. About 90% of the jobs I've seen want the world out of the DA.
same
Same
same, I filtered for Entry Level Job and found out that every job vacancy needs 2 years of experience and expert in many skillset. Like bruhh I'm freshgraduate, what am I supposed to do now.
100% correct from my experiences. I appreciate that you mention to still apply, just ask about it then make the call.
I try to ask indirectly about work load. I use things like “what is the busy, all hands on deck times for this team?” - that method has served me well.
“Alex, the (mentor) analyst”
Smart!
@@AlexTheAnalyst thanks so much for your work. As someone who has both experience as an analyst and manager, could you please do a video on how to deal with work situations where the analyst is expected to do advanced analytics (e.g. machine learning) yet is dealing with very poor quality or insufficient data despite what stakeholders may assert?
@@lacolombe007 document which data and how that data is of poor/low quality and, if possible, recommendations about how to improve the data quality or availability whether from internal or external sources. Present your findings and recommendations to the stakeholders. A machine learning trained with low-quality or insufficient data is a model destined to either be over-fitted to the available data or useless with new data.
@@0x007A thanks a bunch! That is a great advice
The most common one is listing the JD of a data scientist and label it as a data analyst so that they can get cheaper DS
Goodness knows we have all seen that before
When they say we want you to have “tough skin”
I love this channels, I’m glad that I came across with your channel. Keep the good work.
Thank you Alex for the enlightenment!!!
Any posting that mentions ninja or rockstar.
evangelist :D
Thank You Sir for your guidance. I'm a fresher looking for data analyst jobs and your videos about your experience give me a lot to guidance about what to look for in job profiles and how to build a good portfolio.
Almost all of these are exactly like what I applied for as a junior web developer position haha...Currently switching my career so hopefully I've learned it now and you confirmed it!
Woow .. Omg this is exaactly the job description of a start-up I joined a few months ago .. It was for a pre-hiring internship, I finished the internship and declined the offer
lol I feel that
I have seen so many entry level jobs that ask for 3 to 5 years experience
2:15 I'm on the 7th course of the Google Data Analytics Program and I'm really afraid of that. The course teaches a lot of skills and sometimes it's just too overwhelming and I'm always thinking that I will be expected to know EVERYTHING when I start applying for jobs and I have already forgotten a lot of what I learned in the previous courses. 😅
Thank you! Those insights were quite helpful!!
Great video! Please, make more portfolio projects! :)
I agree with you 100%! Places looking for junior "rockstars" ultimately want you to do everything and don't want to teach you the skills you don't necessarily have (like Python).
I think it's important for people to check Glassdoor on interview reviews and job reviews. For example, is there a live coding session or is it a "homework assignment"? (Where the company tries to steal your work). My company has very bad reviews on their interview process (due to a homework assignment that can take 3+ hours) and then they wonder why applicants are dropping out of the process!
They want a data scientist or data engineer but are saying they are looking for a Data Analyst.
Can you make a video about the data analyst horror story if you haven’t already?
I haven't but I should!
These tips are great! I'd add if anyone you interviewed with resigns from the company during the hiring process, you may want to decline any job offers. LOL!
This happened at least 3 times to me.
Very nice tips...really appreciated
Great video. Thank you
Hi Alex your videos always have huge amount of information and special thanks for that 👍👏 As a Tableau learner if you make a video on some important terms in resume of tableau/ BI developer it will be really useful for us.
Haven't finished my course yet but just browsing LinkedIn jobs and I've definitely seen all of these. Especially #2 and #5. I see #2 in every field unfortunately. #5 I've seen labeled as a junior level a couple times. It's frustrating. Flexible hours does sound tempting to me but being on call is not 😂
I use the exact same mouse. Are you trying to copy my style? Next thing you know I might shave my head to copy yours
I'm currently interviewing for another data analyst role. I rarely ever use SQL in my role, mostly use Tableau, GTM or GA Looker Studio, other visual tools. I've had 12 years in creating high ROI digital marketing campaigns, so when I became a Data Analyt, it still baffles me why there needs to be so many visualization tools to make educated marketing decisions on how to optimize campaigns (Python, SQL, GA4, R, Tableau, Power BI, etc, etc). Truely, in all my years doing digital analytics, we rarely ever used all these tools. So many exceptional data anaysts are passed over because the hiring manager is hung up on specific tools that are rarely used and specific tasks can be taught to almost anyone. It feels like hiring managers are looking for unicorns, but they just a need a reliable horse 😂
ALMOST ALL jobs postings in greece are like this.
If there is company values and you cant speak out - leave immediately
I am in one now like you were
Thanks Alex
You mentioned specific pitfalls for series A abs C but what about B? I just got a phone screening with one and would love some questions I can ask to see if it’s a good fit. Also awesome video thank you so much!
Thanks for this video and always sharing your experiences. Can you do a video on possible interview questions they may ask in a data analyst interview thanks
Complete the tablu series plzzzzz
complete the Tableau Series PLZ
Polokwane
Next week :)
Please make a video on how to prepare for data analyst interviews
Being the first or only person in a role can be very tricky
Great video Alex and thanks for posting it. I was thinking about you the other day tho and since you came from a psych background……I wonder if you had it to do over again, would you have skipped your first job in the field if it meant waiting longer to become an analyst? I ask bc I have an accounting degree and going for a career pivot as well.
If I could go back I would get a CS degree and focus more on analytic classes. Job wise - I am glad I actually got experience in hospitals and other healthcare related things because that's what helped me get into Healthcare Analytics :)
dont you want to make finance your domain...or do you wanna do analytics in another domain
@@mcarthuradal8613 I would probably take a job in finance but ideally I want to work for a nonprofit or similar type organization to make the world a better place. I may need to start as a financial analyst tho and migrate over.
Thanks
Please when will you conclude the Tableau series? Thanks
what are your thoughts on remote internships site by career up?
is it worth it ?, I'm still a student.
I came across an entry level accounting job from concentra career choice. Some of the job description contained the following:
“The Staff Accountant will be responsible for account reconciliations and other projects as assigned. This position is entry level and requires someone with eagerness, enthusiasm and problem-solving skills. This position will report directly to the Accounting Senior Manager. They will ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting all customers (internal and external first and displaying:
• A healing focus
• A selfless heart
• A tireless resolve
I was like is this accounting position or am I also going to be doing mental counseling for l others and eventually myself 😂
Hello Alex, you've been truly an inspiration to me.
Graduating straight from college, I took a BootCamp and made my skills stronger in the technical term.
I do have a question regarding data analyst. Would you label it more in the i.t. field or financial field?
I'm currently interested in the i.t. field to transition more into data analyst, but I feel like being in accountant side of things help too.
Financial Data Analyst?
I don't like working M-F 8-5, so flexible hours sounds really attractive, but I've never done it before. Would that be a good option in my case?
What is the difference between SQL SERVER, MySQL , PostdgeSQL and others?
It's just flavour of Ice cream Chocolate, Butter scotch etc base product is vanilla ice cream
Similarly SQL is base language and you just need to learn one flavour (mysql or PostgreSQL, sql server). Just learn 1 completely
Swear some people think we're like data accountants lol
Alex a question, im in monitoring unit dept . I m not learning anything in my job . I all day monitor screen and alerts and report it to relevant dept. Is it good or should I move ? Idk I'm so confused.
Thanks Alex