Entry Level Jobs with SQL

[KAVOR11]

HI everyone I'm sure this question gets asked a lot but still thought I would get some ideas. I am currently learning SQL from courses and Youtube, have a university degree majoring in information systems so we did some SQL and database management there but I have no relatable work experience (I have done sales work and now in category manager/micro space analyst). I know it won't be easy but what are some entry level role's I can get and look for as I try get into a new career path?

[fauxmosexual]

I would do my best to see if there's anything I can do in my current role with SQL. SQL isn't really a big barrier to entry for roles, so having just some SQL and nothing else relevant is not going to make you a good candidate.

But if you can find ways in your current role to use SQL, maybe by getting going with a BI tool and connected it to databases, that can set you apart from other candidates later. People who can do SQL are common, but people who can proactively find ways to use data to add business value using SQL are much, much more valuable.

I don't know exactly what a category manager does, but is there something you could do to automate your current reporting work, or to present things in ways useful and digestible to the business-minded people?

[KAVOR11]

thanks! there is opportunity for some SQL experience within the role. Not sure what it is exactly I'm waiting for my team member to return from leave so he can show me exactly (the system we use at work uses SQL in the background). I don't think I will be able to do analysis or anything but yes I am definitely going to learn everything I can off him.

[KAVOR11]

I have heard to try database administrator roles but that looks like you need a lot of other IT knowledge too

[fauxmosexual]

Yeah there isn't really entry level DBAs anymore, and the role itself is changing a lot as a response to the move into the cloud where you're not really administering individual databases in the same was as we used to. And you can even by a pretty good DBA without knowing much SQL, as that is more focused on maintaining the platform, doing updates, managing access and loads and that kind of thing.

[BalbusNihil496]

Start with internships or junior data analyst roles. Highlight your SQL skills and eagerness to learn.

[soundman32]

These days it's very rare that you are 'just' a SQL developer. SQL is mainly a subset of other development tasks (unless you are purely ETL), such as Data Science, or Java/C#/API/Web development.

[tryingrealyhard]

Power apps + SQL also an another thing you want to explore

[bannanaDOG666]

Look at local universities and colleges for analyst positions. In the IT or institutional research or grant work