How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech

  • 5h 21m
  • Annie Nelson
  • John Wiley & Sons (US)
  • 2023

Start a brand-new career in data analytics with no-nonsense advice from a self-taught data analytics consultant

In How to Become a Data Analyst: My Low-Cost, No Code Roadmap for Breaking into Tech, data analyst and analytics consultant Annie Nelson walks you through how she took the reins and made a dramatic career change to unlock new levels of career fulfilment and enjoyment. In the book, she talks about the adaptability, curiosity, and persistence you’ll need to break free from the 9-5 grind and how data analytics—with its wide variety of skills, roles, and options—is the perfect field for people looking to refresh their careers.

Annie offers practical and approachable data portfolio-building advice to help you create one that’s manageable for an entry-level professional but will still catch the eye of employers and clients. You’ll also find:

  • Deep dives into the learning journey required to step into a data analytics role
  • Ways to avoid getting lost in the maze of online courses and certifications you can find online—while still obtaining the skills you need to be competitive
  • Explorations of the highs and lows of Annie’s career-change journey and job search—including what was hard, what was easy, what worked well, and what didn’t
  • Strategies for using ChatGPT to help you in your job search

A must-read roadmap to a brand-new and exciting career in data analytics, How to Become a Data Analyst is the hands-on tutorial that shows you exactly how to succeed.

About the Author

Annie Nelson is a self-taught data analyst and Tableau consultant, as well as a popular commentator on TikTok (@anniesanalytics) where she shares her experiences and journey through the world of data analytics. She works remotely, balancing her self-scheduled work with frequent trips abroad and growing her substantial following on social media.

In this Book

  • Is Data Analytics Right for Me?
  • Understanding the Paths into Data
  • Designing Your Data Analyst Roadmap
  • My Experience with Data Analytics Courses
  • Introduction to Portfolios
  • Portfolio Project FAQ
  • Portfolio Project Handbook
  • Starting Your Job Search
  • Résumé Building and Setting Your Public Image
  • Stages of Data Interviews
  • How to Use ChatGPT to Aid Your Job Search
  • My Job Search
  • After the Job Offer
  • Preparing for/Recovering from a Layoff
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