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Welcome to the CareersinAnalytics.com Careers Advice area. Here you will find exclusive articles, information and resources on the Data Analytics and Data Science industries.

Browse through our articles to find advice on how to get started in Analytics, tips for creating your CV, what to expect in Analytics job interviews, skill-building articles to help you move up the ladder in your Analytics career, and articles on how to balance your work & personal life, and grow your confidence both in and outside of the workplace.

  • Climbing the Analytics Career Ladder

    Working in data analytics opens a great many doors but as with anything those opportunities will only materialise if you lay the right foundations.
  • Soft Skills to Advance your Data Analytics Career

    Working in data analytics undoubtedly demands that practitioners are technically skilled. However, it’s important not to discount the value of soft skills. So, which are the soft skills you need to set your data analytics career on the track to success?
  • How to Prepare for your Data Scientist Job Interview

    For candidates wanting to break into a career in data science, we shed some light on how best to prepare for your job interview and what hiring managers are looking for.
  • Getting a job in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning

    What type of person fits the mould for Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) jobs? We look at what you need to know to get into these specialised fields.
  • Where can your Data Analytics Career take you?

    Data Analyst is one of the hottest jobs on the current job market but in today’s ever-changing business landscape, what is the outlook for your career prospects long-term?
  • Why Businesses Need Business Analysts

    Business Analysts are a highly valued role in many companies. But, what exactly makes a Business Analyst so vital?
  • So, you want to be a Quantitative Analyst?

    If the idea of an intellectually and financially rewarding career sounds appealing, then working in Quantitative Analytics may be worth further research.
  • The Foolproof Guide to a Great Data Science CV

    A career in Data Science requires a mix of technical expertise, an array of soft skills and considerable experience. But how do you highlight these on your CV?
  • The Skills Analytics Professionals Need

    There are some tools and knowledge that span the entire analytics field. No matter the speciality, these are the skills that every analyst needs to know from the get-go.
  • So, you want to be a Business Analyst?

    Considering a career as a Business Analyst? Like many analyst jobs, exactly what the role entails can be tricky to define.
  • Why are Data Scientists Quitting?

    Despite the industry’s glamour, Data Scientists are quitting at concerning rates. With the talent pool diminishing, it begs the question - what is driving Data Scientists to leave their jobs?
  • Analytics Careers at the Big Four

    Whether starting out in the field or considering a lateral move, working at one of the Big Four could be the right fit for your Analytics career.
  • Data Analyst vs Big Data Expert - What's the difference?

    Data Analysts are in huge demand, as are Big Data experts. Yet confusion surrounds the factors differentiating the two fields. Are they the same job with two differing job titles? Or, are they different?
  • So, you want to be a Data Architect?

    Considering a career as a Data Architect ? Not sure where to start? We break down exactly what working in Data Architecture entails and how to best get your foot into one of the most challenging data fields.
  • The Analytics Career Timeline

    The analytics field is one guaranteed to look different from sector to sector. And, the scope of role within these sectors sees the work of analytics novices a far cry from those sitting at the board table.
  • So, you want to be a Data Engineer?

    Merging the roles of Data Analyst and Data Scientist, a career in Data Engineering may be the perfect pathway for data gurus in search of a lucrative salary and career longevity.
  • Three Skills that get an Analyst Hired

    In an Analytics job interview, it’s not just what you say, but how you say it that is important.
  • Data Analyst vs Research Analyst vs Financial Analyst - What's the Difference?

    The term ‘analyst’ is rarely a job title seen alone. Thought the names may be similar, these common Analyst jobs have some key differences.
  • So, you want to work in Data Science?

    Data Science is a discipline that incorporates the application of statistics, data analysis, machine learning and computer science. But how exactly do you get into a career in Data Science?
  • Data Analyst Job Interview Questions

    We look at frequently asked job interview questions, from basic to personal, that Data Analysts can anticipate in their next interview.