Completely Unrealistic Jobs on LinkedIn | Alex The Analyst Show | Episode 11
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- The Job standards for jobs have only been getting worse in recent months. You can find jobs demanding 5+ years experience for an entry level position! Today we are going to look at some of those jobs and hopefully we can laugh at them together!
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Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. 😃
frack yes
Dwight is my favorite character as well. I have an autistic son who could be a real life Dwight. And we both dislike beets.
I’d love to see a show that goes over what a good job posting is for a Jr. or Entry Level Data Analyst. Do you think the market is becoming oversaturated with new Data Analysts? What is your prediction for how that may affect the job market?
MICHAEL!
Thanks Alex, I needed this video. I know it was posted a year ago and you may not see this but I’m currently trying to figure all this out and I’ve been binging these videos. But this one in particular was helpful. I see these junior posts and just keep adding things I need to learn and putting more on my plate than necessary to land that junior role.
The last key words were mushroom, celery and beets 😂
Beets! haha!
It's almost the same in Europe! I am in Ireland and seeing these requirements absolutely demoralizes you. But I am glad you put this up and it helps me believe in myself a bit more knowing that I don;t need to go out of my way to learn advanced concepts just to apply for entry level and graduate roles. Thanks, Alex! This means so much. Will now watch your video on the realistic jobs!
I feel you on that! There are good jobs out there!
BEETS!
I really appreciate you, man. It might be 3 years after posting this video that I'm watching now, but I'm seriously touched by your efforts to help aspiring data analysts like me to break into data. I've watched a lot of your videos from SQL, Power BI, and Excel tutorials from when I was just learning, up to these videos on job seeking advice as I am applying now.
Just as we say it in the Philippines, PADAYON to you!
I was so excited and full of confidence from watching your videos...then I looked up job opportunities in my area and totally lost every bit of confidence. It was intimidating and most of them didn't make sense, such as some didn't have job descriptions, others wanted you to have an accounting degree, and some jobs expect you to also be the IT person! Great Video! Beets!
I'm sorry to hear that! To be honest it takes a while to find a job with the right fit
@@AlexTheAnalyst Thanks to your video on Good Job Postings I now know what to look for! Thank you
Great video, and I really support your opinion. I really wish there were more experience professional who state their opinions on this. These types of job requirement sometimes are a joke. It can let down any type of junior individual trying to start his/her dream career/job and see these types of job posts asking for ridiculous requirements that sometimes makes you question of your skills and your hard work.
Absolutely agree! That happened to me when I first started out. I didn't have anyone telling me what was normal and what wasn't and so I was very discouraged.
Beets!
This was very insightful for when I strat looking for my first Data Analytics jobs, hoepfully you already did the one where you look at good job postings.
Thanks for everything and the effort!
Maybe a bit nit-picky on my part, but it drives me CRAZY when recruiters/hiring managers cannot post the job ad properly. Big things are: spelling mistakes on basic words ("Bachalors"), inconsistent details (hiring for junior, yet listing mid-senior) and above all, NOT knowing what a Data Analyst does.
They hold applicants to a very high standard, yet cannot bother to proof-read their own job ad. It drives me absolutely bonkers!
Even if you think the requirements are overwhelming and unrealistic still apply (might as well). A job where I used to work was advertised, on the advert it said applications would end by .... due to anticipated large number of applicants. The person who got the job turned out to be the only applicant! I’ve also had jobs where the unrealistic requirements versus the reality of the job were quite different, the advert was intimidating but the job was nothing special.
I really love the show. I'm currently a sophomore in college and your videos have me motivated in pursuing this career.
Thank you for this video. Well, it really gives me confidence the things companies demand from an entry-level job, are unrealistic. And coming from you who is a professional himself and knows how things work, gives me an assurance that I am not wrong and also not settling for less.
Beets! I like the coffee time with Alex idea. It would be fun and the idea of you going over what are some good jr data analyst job postings would be so helpful.
I will definitely be going over that topic! Probably soon :) and thanks for the feedback!
@@AlexTheAnalyst this is the quality TH-cam that I live for! Thanks for all your hard work
Beet!! Nice vid man.. it seems that an entry level job requires more experience than what a person needs to become a doctor in some companies!!
Haha! No Joke!
Glad someone called them out 😅 I have a video suggestion: best ways to build an online presence as a data analyst/scientist. Like should it just be git, or TH-cam and a website. What content to put up etc
Beets
Really good idea! I have never thought about that one - just added it to my list 👍
Beets! Great video :) I found you on reddit a few months (or more? 2020 is a blur!) ago really appreciate your content. I'm happy to see your channel growing so much recently, you deserve it!
Thank you! And that's awesome haha it really all has been a blur... I appreciate it! :D
Heyy Alex!
I love what you post and have helped me a lot in defining my career path. Just a suggestion - Could you please make a video on best analytic companies to target to jumpstart your career and maybe a few pointers on how one can land a job there.
Cheers and keep up the amazing work! ❤🔥🔥
That's a good idea - thanks for the suggestion! And thank you!
Beets. Great video. Thanks for posting. This video hits me right where I am. Looking forward to the video on actually job descriptions. And get some sleep. You don't want a heart attack like I had...from lack of sleep. It eventually causes your body to haywire. God bless you.
Thank you and thanks for watching! Keep up your health good friend! Have a good one!
Loving your videos all the way from the UK, you have inspired me to follow my goal to become a data analyst
Wow, that's awesome! I wish you the best of luck!
Great video, some of these companies are crazy.
Beets...don't think I will ever like them. That aside, great video! This has been a pet peeve of mine, and this is the first time I have seen someone call out these ridiculous job postings/requirements. Shouldn't HR be in alignment with the department/job area needing the position filled to put together what they are looking for? No wonder I see the same jobs for months on end not being filled...unrealistic and ridiculous expectations. A curious mind and enthusiasm should be a starter, along with a few other (realistic) tools at the junior and entry level. Enjoy you man!
"I'm not here to judge ...... I'm just saying it does NOT make sense" hahaha loved that, great video again Alex!!
Hahaha :D
Alex, I find it funny that even though you have solid data analysis experience under your belt, you are not even close to being qualified for these "entry" level roles lol (Beets)
Hahaha very good point 😂
These are ridiculous! I am curious what exactly is a realistic job description for an entry level data analyst? What skills, experience etc? What would an entry level analyst do in sql and python?
from my own research, they usually ask for SQL, excel and a data visualisation tool, and then will list a bunch of 'nice to haves' like cloud, python, etc.
I'll be doing a video on this next week!
this is a supper interesting topic and informative!! Thank you
You're very welcome!
coffee time with Alex sounds awesome!
As if you were looking for work with me today 😂😂😂
I searched for a junior data analyst job today and found the required experience 4 or 5 years or more .. I was amazed as I worried that I would find a job with my experience. I graduated a month ago and still searching.
Goodness gracious... I wish you the best of luck!
Beets! Love you Alex hope you reach 1 million subs.
Junior level positions now needs senior level education.
Alex, where to go now🤣
Beets! Alex, could you make the video of data analysts vs. market analyst when you have a chance.
That's a good idea! I hadn't looked into that one yet
Beets! The good job posting episode will help balance out some of my cynism from watching this episode 😂 I think you should make it
Haha it'll be coming soon! :D
Beets. Alex keep it up man. I would love coffee time with Alex.
Hey Alex please do mock interview type of video.
Thank you. Love your content 🤗
Good idea!
Obviously the use of that baby monitor will disqualify you for any high level security clearance. You probably have plenty of bears running around your stuff already...Cozy, Fancy, etc, etc. As for beets, identity theft is not a joke jim...
Funny thing, the third job posting (the one by the National Capitol Contracting and requiring a security clearance) actually has "Mid-Senior Level" in Job Details. Maybe whoever posted the job was just too busy eating beets and copy pasted a description from the wrong job posting template.
Also, "hot chocolate with Alex" sounds wonderful! Well, it already sounds wonderful after the first two words :D
Do a video on some good job postings on LinkedIn and glassdoor..it will really help me
Posting one for LinkedIn tomorrow!
Beets! Great info, as usual, Alex!
Thank you!
These people posting these ads don't even know what they are talking about.
Linkedin should allow users to report these kinds of unrealistic posts.
Haha not a bad idea!
I feel that most of the descriptions are purely HR written. Sometimes I have had job interviews by phone by HR people and they start talking about this tools and what do you do with them. When you start responding you quickly realize you are talking with someone that's just reading from a piece of paper and marking checks depending if you mentioned a tool or not. The problem is that they just leave these position writing to HR and don't even care to check if what they wrote makes sense or not
I feel like the HR people who write these just close their eyes with one hand, and press buttons on the keyboard with the other to determine the years of experience required for these Jr. Data Analyst jobs lol
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Coming from HR as a Comp Analyst, I can tell you it's maddening for HR, at least thats my experience. I'm sure its different everywhere. It's typically a battle between what the hiring manager wants and the budget finance will approve for the salary. I lose my mind because a job gets priced on the job responsibilities/quals and NOT the title... needless to say I get a lot of push back. HR must hold to the market data analysis and not bend to the manager to avoid this. If they're adamant then I think what happens is HR goes forward with posting the unrealistic job description (nonsensical imo) letting the manager figure out the hard way that their expectations are ridiculous! In the end they have no choice but to change the job description or the actual job... so don't hesitate to apply when you see these unrealistic job posts!! Chances are no one is applying and they'll jump to bring you in for an interview at some point :)
Good show Alex, keep going, see you next week with some coffee. beets
:D
Back when I lived in DC doing contract work a security clearance was a highly valued and prized credential. Back then they were hard to come by and get. I had heard through the grape vine that a lot of former military people with these credentials didn't realize how much they could command and were routinely underpaid. I'm curious if that is sill the case and why you see ridiculous job ads like you posted. I also work in the Salesforce space, anything with one or more certifications usually start around $80K. I'm a little confused about "Beets" and "Beats" but wanted to include both to be safe :)
Haha that definitely could be the reason - I think it's just companies don't have big budgets most of the time and want cheap talent
I'm usually drinking coffee when I'm watching these that would be awesome
Awesome! At least I'll know 1 person is doing it with me :)
Thanks for the video Alex. As a reporting analyst looking for a job, I get mini anxiety attacks after looking at “unrealistic” requirements. I actually get confused and start doubting myself.
Your videos are really helpful Alex. Thank you 😊.
Also, How do I connect with you on LinkedIn?
You’re so welcome! I’m glad this can put your mind at ease a little bit haha if you go to my channel page there is a LinkedIn link on the banner in the top right area 👍
I'm looking at one right now... "Minimum of master’s degree in public administration, public health, early childhood education or other
education or human services degree, AND four years of project management experience preferably in a health or early education/education system at the state or federal level, OR equivalent combination of training and experience."
Hiring Range: $52,978 - 66,223
BA's and DA jobs in Raleigh seem to be underpaid.
you should have seen Indian job portals, you will ROFL for sure mate
Haha oh I believe it!
Enjoyed this, encouraging to us newbies who can get overwhelmed with so called entry level requirements.
One thing I would say on the 2-7 year requirement one, maybe they are saying if you have 10 years experience you're over qualified. I used to work as a recruiter and you'd often get people apply for a basic role with way too many years of experience, simply because they're desperate for work. They'd jump on to another role 6 months down the line once the market improves.
That's true! Good point!
I am doing a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science expecting to graduate in 2021 Nov and would love to be a data analyst in future with a long term goal of becoming a data scientist. However most jobs seem to be geared towards finance, which I do not have experience in. Also having seen the ridiculous qualifications I got demoralized really. Any advice.
You're degree is really good and confidence is key. Know your worth in the market and try to be positive. You'll find a good job.
MDM = master data management
Basically insure data integrity and no duplication
Alex, did you notice that for those unrealistic jobs had over 200 applicants? unrealistic applications aswell
Haha I did notice that :D
@@AlexTheAnalyst More seriously, do you think that it worth applying for those unrealistic jobs?
Okay, but hear me out. Garden fresh beet salad. Bit of citrus? Incredible.
Hi Alex, how do an individual without a STEM or qualitative degree get a full time role as a Data Analyst?
Hi Alex, although it’s been two years for the video I must say I feel like the number of unrealistic job postings have increased, I was just going through job descriptions like this , do you think for entry level data analyst, is it a good idea to apply for jobs that have atleast around half the qualifications mentioned matching to our skill set?
Hey just noticed the same issue in my country with reference to the Data Analyst role being a mix with Data Engineer. Was wondering if you think its a good idea to do the "IBM Data Engineering Certification" to get an idea.
Courses Im currently doing and waiting to get certification and progressing sequentially from 1 - 3,
1.Google Data Analytics Certificate - (SQL and Tableau)
2.Tableau Data Analyst Certification - (Tableau)
3.Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (PowerBI)
Would the "IBM Data Engineering Certificate" be too much, What do you think?
I'm currently trying to transition into a Data Analyst role (I have a Masters all-ready in a field called Econometrics + 6 years experience in Economics Research)
P.S. Sorry for the long question just really intrigued and feel comfortable asking you this question?
If I have to read another job posting that says "Entry Level" 10 years exp needed I'm yeeting my PC out the window
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hahahahahaha
I was gonna write "Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica."....but you beet me to it.
Nice one 😂
Allright Jim :D
I thought DA jobs are in demand in this decade? How come that its still like this on the job market? DA are supposed to be scarce right?
What they're asking for is experienced DA at junior pay. 😂 How I wish employers watch this video!
You doing the Lord’s work, haha. Thanks for all you do. I swear some of these jobs are looking for a data scientist instead of a data analyst. But they want to pay you for the analyst level haha.
Yeah...I would probably be the same way with the air force ICBM job. Tell my family goodbye and that I am going work with the aliens 👽 now 😂
Top level security clearance means "no debt".
Not necessary
HI Alex thanks for the video, I am entery level data analyst and while sending CV-s on entery level Data Analys I always get a proble mthat I do not have a experience. And I get a questio n how should I have an experience if I do not work? :D
I graduated college 5 years ago, not in analytic, but honestly, if I didn't get my first job through college recruitment where employers know exactly what type of applicants they will get, I think I would still be living in my parents basements. Even outside of data analyst all jobs qualifications for entry level are freaking insane. Here is a job that will pay you $40k a year, what's that? You didn't solve world hunger? How about the unpaid internship with an office next to the trash compactor sound?
I think, the majority of those vacancies are never ment to actually hire anyone in the first place.
I don't know about US, but vacancies of Russian government (militilary including) are often just official fiction - the actual employee is already chosen, but they have to put up a show (because of the laws) "we actualy tried to find someone else". So what we see - is vacancy with rediculous requirements.
As for consulting companies - the hiring process itself is big part of their marketing strategy. So such vacancies' purpose is to create the reputation "God, thier Junior level is so high, the Seniors must be Gods alive", not only in the eyes of general public, but of their clients in particular. Beets=)
You could be right? It would make sense!
Hi Alex,
Please make a video on some real time project of data analyst
I definitely will be doing that! Thanks for the suggestion!
This comes down to money employers do not want to spend money on mid to senior level positions they want to pay someone on junior or entry level positions to save cost. The average senior in their field medical science it earns 80k to 100K Plus an employer just don't want to pay that they want to pay $35 to 70 before taxes
Can you picture what kind of applicants are these employers looking for? It seems to me that even the US president or even an astronaut would struggle to get these jobs
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Can not do this comparison with out talking about salary. Junior is a flexible term.
Hey Alex. Is it possible to learn data analyst from my home country i.e India and seek a job in any of the states in America or will I have to see some Msc degree from US!?
In order to come to the States typically you either need to come here for school and then look for a job immediately after or have experience and a degree (most likely Masters) and then try to get a job in the States. Definitely possible!
Can you please do the video for good positions available?
That’s next weeks video! 😁
@@AlexTheAnalyst Thanks! I'm a huge fan. Would you mind critiquing my resume`?
Beets yo! Expose them unrealistic job posts!
Haha might become a series on this one! :D
MDM = master data management. Masters data for consistency across warehouse
Good to know! Obviously something I don't have
Hi Alex,
I am currently learning the Matplot lib and seaborn libraries in python for data visualization and this finds a bit difficult for me to learn .I have already learnt the data visualization tool Tableau is it necessary to learn these libraries still?
If you have good Tableau skills you don't necessarily need to learn it, but it does definitely broaden your job possibilities as well as increase your earning potential. Those libraries are going to be harder than Tableau since it is a drop and click system, but the visualizations are the same in the end.
@@AlexTheAnalyst Thank you could you suggest some resources to learn these libraries in depth
They always write many skills you must have for their vacancies and at the end they write "ready to take a student". And when you write them with you experienced cv, they silent cause they want to take a student.😕
How can I practice the logics behind the particular problems...!!
The KGS job description spelled "bachelor's" wrong. -_-
Good video :)
Thank you!
So what are Database Administrators and Database Developers? 🤔
This episode beets all others.
Would you mind doing some projects on data analytics ASAP
Definitely something I will be doing in the near future
Do you think based on your experience is Data Analyst or Data Scientist a good career for introverts? 👉👈
Haha first off - I hear you on this one. Truth be told I think both definitely interact with other people more than you’d think. It’s a lot of talking to other coworkers or clients to figure things out. With that being said I think Data Analysts do more social interaction than Data Scientists. Be aware though - both do require quite a bit of social interaction.
These typa job descriptions are discouraging good to know these are just unrealistic and red flag
Sir is any job like esports anlyst after completing data anlyst or science...my dream job is work for any esports game compny and join as anlyst..
I know there are jobs in that field, but I don't know that much about the job market to be honest.
Sir if u get any info to how to get data anlyst job in pubg please ,let me know.
Actually month before I check on pubg official page and there is data analyst job..
Hot chocolate is a better option than coffee. Coffee at night means goodbye to sound sleep and hello *jitters*
Entry level job with minimum 5 years of experience oh and by the way we’re gonna pay you $40K a year
10 months later but this topic is still very important:
On this topic, I’m surprised you found 7 like this out of 30.
over the past month I look at 50+ jobs and found exactly one that is reasonable. Out of these 50, I tried to apply to 22 of them. Of those 22 only one reached out - I bet you can guess which one.
Good on you to plug in the monitor.
Next up, I’ll be watching the good postings.
Beats
beets
Beans
Battlestar galactica
I always have this question why employers can be greedy but employees can’t!? Even a little bit. Bea’s🐝 (PS. Guess who’re the 🐝🐝🐝🐝???)
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Let's be honest comment section, we are all here for the vegetable based puns. It clearly beets any other segment of the show
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Does DA need to be fluent in math?
For the most part, no. Some positions are more math heavy than others, but a basic understanding of math and calculations should be good for most positions.
Thanks so much
Beets! I actually like beets(vegetable)
Beets!
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identity theft is not a joke Alex
Best comment yet 😂😂
some delusional HRs...
Haha you're telling me
BEETS!
Oh Come On! Just refund the poor guy's money or Just don't look disturbed in your future videos. That guy deserves a fun looking face. What the Beet bro!
Noted :D
Beets babyyy beets
Beets😎
Haha you are soo real.
lol beats 😂
Haha glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :D
Data analyst at McDonald’s lol
:D
Sugar beet
Beets
beets 🤣
:D