Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Analytics Analysts
Nationwide's Analytics Executive, Nick, highlights entry-level analyst roles requiring skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau as avenues for undergraduate students. The ideal candidate, however, possesses a "good blend of business acumen and advanced tools" to stand out by "digging deeper into certain questions and answering tougher questions."
Data Analysis, Entry-Level Jobs, Business Acumen, SQL and Python, Data Visualization Tools
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Nick Perri
Analytics Executive
Nationwide Financial Services Company
Arizona State University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey MBA, St Joseph's University MS Business Intelligence & Analytics
Spanish & Other Languages, Political Science, American Studies
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Data and Analytics
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level analyst roles are available for those with skills in SQL, Python, Power BI, or Tableau.
2. A blend of business acumen and data skills (like SQL or Python) makes candidates stand out.
3. Combining project management skills with advanced analytical tools allows for deeper insights and problem-solving.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
In analytics, there are plenty of entry-level analyst roles. If you know a little SQL or Python, and can put together some charts in Power BI or Tableau, you can probably get an entry-level job.
I would say doing something more like a business analyst, where those skills aren't as expected but you bring them in, is where you can really stand out. Having a good blend of business acumen and advanced tools to help derive insight is how you can stand out early from peers.
This is versus just being another data analyst churning out requests, or a business analyst who's a decent project manager but can't dig deeper into certain questions. Not being able to answer tougher questions because you lack data skillsets means you can't combine those areas. Having a role where you can combine those is ideal early on.