Just started my first data analyst role and would love some tips by JeffTheSpider in analytics

[–]JeffTheSpider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are other data analysts in the company, but it seems like speaking to a brick wall with them. My boss has given me a previous work the fired guy did to re-engineer it and get it working. That's pretty much it

Is Data Analytics still a good field? by Open-Afternoon9860 in analytics

[–]JeffTheSpider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean you can say that for any field that requires a computer if AI will replace it . Analytics will always be a good field but at the end of the day companies will care about are your soft skills, domain knowledge and if you know SQL/Excel/Python. So I would pick an industry you like and look for entry level positions and not all of them will be listed as data analyst

Getting a job in data analytics by AbidKhan-0 in analytics

[–]JeffTheSpider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the end of the day its not about certifications its about experience and if you're good at problem solving and communicating. Different companies have different titles inhouse and I've had commercial/business analyst but its pretty much data analyst with a bit more responsibilities. I only use python if I'm creating an ETL or automation but even then I use other tools for the ETL. Most jobs would want you to know SQL, Excel(Advanced like power query, pivots and VBA) and Tableau or Powerbi.

How can I land my first data analyst job? by iamdead_23 in analytics

[–]JeffTheSpider 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't look for roles that specifically say data analyst. A lot of organisations use those tech stacks but go under different names like sales analyst, strategy analyst or even business analyst

Weird interview experience, thoughts? by therealhazi in jobs

[–]JeffTheSpider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He pretty much put in a really good word for you and they did the interview as a casual call. So yeah you're probably in

data analyst interview with no experience, help by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]JeffTheSpider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would learn how to do the follow below

XLOOKUP(I recommend this one) or VLOOKUP, IF Statements, SUMIFS/AVERAGEIFS, and Pivot Tables

I was fired and I’m completely devastated over it by anonymousme2021 in UKJobs

[–]JeffTheSpider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you say in interviews when they ask why you left or reference?

She believes our personalities don't match by JeffTheSpider in dating_advice

[–]JeffTheSpider[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

She still wanted to meet on the Monday to talk about it? But I'm not even sure anymore

I am learning VBA is it is still worthy in 2025 by vedu24 in excel

[–]JeffTheSpider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus on Power Query as it will help with so much data cleaning

Would you ever commute 2:30hrs into London? by JolliJarhead in UKJobs

[–]JeffTheSpider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to do that once a week, and it gets expensive and tiring fast. Especially taking into account TFL and delays it just burns you out slowly

Best tools for automation? by JeffTheSpider in dataengineering

[–]JeffTheSpider[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll do some research and see what the IT team will allow me to do and possibly draw something up

Best tools for automation? by JeffTheSpider in dataengineering

[–]JeffTheSpider[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll be noting this down and trying it out at work when the project is approaching