Job Profile: Data Analyst

Pathway: Data Analysis Pathway

Data Analysts are in high-demand and is a well-paid career path with great prospects. Data analysts are an integral and increasingly important part of an organisation and if you have experience in collaboration and an eye for detail, this pathway might be a great one for you. 

WHAT DOES A DATA ANALYST DO? 

Data analysts are responsible for collecting, organising and analysing data and then using that information to  monitor performance, inform decision making and solve problems.

HOW MUCH DOES A DATA ANALYST MAKE IN THE UK?

The average salary expectations at entry level are: £25,000 - £35,000.

IS DATA ANALYSIS THE RIGHT CAREER PATH FOR ME?

Data is everywhere and is a skill-set that’s made data analysts needed across finance, consulting, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government and education, which can mean job stability and great career opportunities.

Soft skills required

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Communication skills

• Research and analytical skills

• Problem solving

• Working in a team

Hard skills required

• UDEMY The Data Analyst Course: Complete Data Analyst Bootcamp 2022 or IBM Data Analyst Professional Certification

CAREER PROGRESSION

If you want to climb the data analyst career ladder, the most common route of progression is: 

Data Analyst

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Senior Data Analyst

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Data Scientist

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