CA Department of Justice Entry Level Positions For Aspiring Data Analysts
Vikram suggests that aspiring data professionals can begin with "any entry level data analyst position" or even an internship to understand "how data flow works and data manipulation works." Alternatively, one could follow Vikram's path by starting as a "software consultant" to grasp systems management and engineering before specializing in data analytics.
Data Analysis, Entry-Level Positions, Internship, Software Consulting, Systems Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Vikram Saroay
Data Specialist
CA Department of Justice
Sac State
MBA from WGU
Engineering - Electrical
Government & Public Sector, Justice, Public Order & Safety
Data and Analytics
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level data analyst positions and internships are good starting points to learn data flow and manipulation.
2. Starting as a software consultant can provide a broad understanding of systems management and engineering before specializing in data analytics.
3. Gaining a solid understanding of how data flows and how to manipulate data is crucial for entry-level roles.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate or graduate student might consider?
You can start as an entry-level data analyst, or even an intern, and learn the basics of how data flows and is manipulated. Really, just try to grasp that whole idea. Any entry-level data analyst position would be perfect.
You can also start as a software consultant, like I did, and learn the overall process of systems management and systems engineering. Then, you can dive deeper into a specific skill like data analytics. That's another route you can take.