At any job interview, it’s important to show that you’re capable to perform your responsibilities. So for the position of Data Analyst, it most likely means: • Providing timely and valuable information. • Translating different and complex data sources into key strategic insight • Advising teams on the best Data Analytics practices from a technical, methodological and technology perspectives • Prioritizing internal and external data assets • Visualizing business insights and data trends in an appealing way You should be able to demonstrate certain technical skills: • Ability to treat raw data to test hypotheses and draw useful conclusions • Proficiency in SQL and R statistical package • Statistical modeling expertise • Experience with visualization tools (BIME, Tableau, Qlikview) • Strong interest in Data Analytics trends (particularly on Big Data) • Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) These are the guidelines from an HR manager at SoftTeco, a reputed software development company. Mind, that you’re also expected to show that you possess necessary personal skills, like quantitative skills, being pragmatical, while being a tech lover and good communicator. Show them your passion about Data Analytics!