Data+Analyst+ +EU+Career+Guide
Data+Analyst+ +EU+Career+Guide
GUIDES
DATA ANALYST
DATA ANALYST 10
OVERVIEW
Data analytics is the practice of collecting and organizing information, looking for patterns, and
visualizing those findings in a clear, digestible way. Companies large and small are prioritizing
data-driven decisions, making skilled data analysts essential to business growth. Data and
artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly changing jobs in every industry.
The amount of data the world produces is growing exponentially. Data literacy is becoming
central to a wide range of professions, from how to collect data and interpret results, to how to
tell a data-driven story and use data to make optimal business decisions.
LANDSCAPE
Data literacy is a new form of literacy, necessary for
millions of jobs. Globally,
OUTLOOK
Data is the biggest force for change in the world economy. AI is projected to contribute $15.7 trillion
to global GDP by 2030, more than the current output of China and India combined.
EXAMPLE JOBS
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
◦ Project management ◦ Analytical skills
◦ Communication ◦ Logical thinking
◦ Problem solving ◦ Naturally curious
◦ Patience
◦ Able to navigate high stress environments ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT LEARNING
NEW TECHNOLOGIES
2.Join professional associations to access training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment
opportunities.
◦ Association of Data Scientists (ADaSci)
◦ The American Statistical Association (ASA)
◦ The Data Science Council Of America (DASCA)
◦ The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Sources:
Lightcast; Thinkful; PricewaterhouseCoopers