How I Would Become a Data Analyst In 2025 (if I had to start over again)

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:16 Step 1: Understanding Different Data Roles
01:48 Step 2: Essential Data Skills and Tools
04:36 Step 3: Building Projects to Showcase Skills
08:13 Step 4: Creating a Portfolio for Your Projects
09:06 Step 5: Optimizing LinkedIn and Resume
10:46 Step 6: Applying for Jobs and Networking
12:38 Step 7: Preparing for Interviews
14:25 Conclusion and Final Tips
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[@jaymistry2876]

I have seen videos how would one become data analyst in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Still haven’t gotten any role yet😂😂😂. Hopefully this year I will make it.

[@averysmith]

Finger crossed 🤞

[@holasoynico165]

Me too but this year i land in an audit data anylst role and i love it

[@GustavoFringe-dv2yg]

​@@holasoynico165 share some tips how you got this

[@Vinothayyasamy]

​@@holasoynico165which Company bro

[@shilpakarra9253]

Hi Avery
This has been a very insightful video. Especially for someone like me who has no technical background whatsoever but is profusely interested in Data, this comes as a refresher. I have been keen about Data ever since I quit my corporate job as a HR 4 years back to pursue my passion for writing. I did take up couple of courses to familiarise myself with all things Data. But I would always get stuck up when it came to doing projects. Either because of a vast difference in what is taught as theory and what is expected out of you in Projects in these courses or because of my innate fear of not being able to be good at technical stuff, I never went beyond a certain level.
Recently, I started working on my Data Skills again and am determined to try harder this time. Will follow your 9 step process and see how it works for me.

[@AniGuli]

Very useful information!

[@n0brain732]

Hi! What are your thoughts on learning Power BI instead of Tableau?

[@Podcastsbyuv]

this is so useful and inspiring too thank you making this video

[@averysmith]

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@manastripathi4822]

Great stuff !!

[@RichardRietdijk]

I’m going to be that guy in the comments pointing out that not every turtle swims. 😅

[@averysmith]

HAHAHAHA fair point! Most turtles.

[@secretnobody6460]

Github doesn't look like a good place to host portfolios. It looks complicated and not user friendly.
Employers want to click your portfolio and see right away projects with easy navigation. Not see a repository that is made for code collaboration etc.

[@averysmith]

Couldn't have said it better myself