In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, we include a variety of listener questions, shedding light on topics like the future of data engineering, requirements for becoming a data analyst, showcasing data cleaning proficiency in Excel, and securing data analyst internships.
Also discusses the significance of storytelling and views on Power BI versus Tableau & the impact of AI on data analysis roles.
(02:10) - What’s the future of data engineering in 2024?
(03:06) - Do you need a degree to become a data analyst?
(04:57) - How to showcase Excel skills?
(07:22) - How to land data analyst internships?
(10:10) - What are the main technical skills required to land your first data job?
(14:40) - Have you worked with many teachers looking to make a career transition?
(16:24) - How to get a data analyst job for people with no work experience?
(25:13) - Can you suggest SQL and Excel videos for data analysis?
(28:46) - Do you think the data analysis industry is saturated?
(28:21) - Do you find data analysts transferring to becoming a data scientist or a data engineer?
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