What an Analytics Manager at Top Publishing Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Analytics Industry
Christopher, an Analytics Manager, advises aspiring analytics professionals to build a portfolio showcasing skills in tools like Python and SQL on platforms such as GitLab or GitHub, emphasizing that a portfolio is a significant advantage in the job search; "having something in Git would be very beneficial" and can help avoid the extensive job applications they experienced early in their career.
Data Analysis, Coding, Portfolio Development, Job Search Strategies, Technology
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Christopher Chen
Analytics Manager
Top Publishing Company
UCLA
UCLA MBA (in progress)
Communications, Economics
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Build a portfolio showcasing skills in Python and SQL to demonstrate your abilities to potential employers.
2. Create a GitHub or GitLab repository to showcase your projects and make them easily accessible to recruiters.
3. Having a portfolio can significantly increase your chances of landing an interview and reduce the need to apply to numerous companies.
Transcript
How can someone break into the analytics field more easily?
For someone trying to enter the analytics field, I would strongly recommend developing a toolset on GitLab or GitHub to showcase your portfolio. When I went into my first analytics interview at 21, I didn't have a portfolio.
Showcasing what you know in Python and SQL, or presenting something you built or analyzed from scratch, can help you break into the field much more easily than someone who has a reference. Having something on Git would be very beneficial. I wish I had that when I started, instead of applying to 300 different companies. This would give you a head start in getting hired.