Career Tips

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  • Is Analytics a Good Career Path?

    Given the buzz around analytics, you might find yourself wondering if it’s a good career path. Jobs in this field are certainly well paid and plentiful, but is it right for you?
  • Taking Responsibility for Your Analytics Career

    Analytics roles are many and varied. However, whether you are currently a Data Analyst, Data Scientist or Business Analyst, there are some useful ways of thinking about potential career paths that apply to all.
  • Moving to Data Analytics From a Different Career

    Can you switch things up professionally and move from accounting or risk management to data analytics? The short answer is yes, but there are some questions to ask yourself as part of your planning process.
  • What Questions Should You Ask at Your Data Scientist Interview?

    We look at what questions to ask at your Data Science interview that would help you ascertain whether this role and this company is the right fit for you.
  • Data Analyst Interview Questions, Part 2

    While you will be expected to answer questions on career goals, experience and Data Analysis basics, the real proof of your worthiness to fill a Data Analyst role is in your technical proficiency.
  • The Top Five Traits of Successful Data Analysts

    Data makes the world go round. So long as we have the experts available who can interpret it. So, what do companies look for when hiring people for Data Analyst jobs?
  • 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?
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • 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?
  • 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 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?
  • A Candidate’s Guide to Data Science

    Entering the Data Science workforce can require fielding, navigating and patience. Even with the technical chops and an academic foundation, getting into Data Science is not as easy as some perceive...
  • A Candidate’s Guide to Working in Data Analytics

    Undoubtedly, one of the hottest career paths on the current job scene, Data Analytics jobs are available across a variety of industries. For candidates considering a career in Data Analytics here is our guide to helping you make an informed decision.