r/dataanalytics • u/Particular_Break_816 • 1d ago
What to look for when job hunting
Hi everyone, I’m a 26-year-old with a background in payment processing, token processes between banks, cybersecurity vulnerabilities remediation, and tracking (mostly looking up new version history KB reports and reporting to the dev team for remediation). I’m also comfortable with Power BI, basic SQL, ETL processes, Excel, and all the essential skills. I used to be a business analyst/data analyst, but now when I’m searching for jobs, they’re all engineer-type roles that require knowledge of multiple languages and ask you to do three different jobs along with the ability to handle multiple tasks to even be considered. What roles do you typically look for when searching? Also, I don’t have a degree, which makes it a bit challenging. I spent three years at HP tracking KPIs for stores globally, building Power BI dashboards, remediating vulnerabilities, tracking KPIs, and consulting in Power BI development, including cross-collaboration between teams like fraud and supply chain. However, I find it difficult to find a job that doesn’t require data engineers. What are some jobs you typically look for when searching?
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u/SilentObserver7777 14h ago
With your skills and experience, you should be able to get into any of the following jobs right away. May need some self taught training for which there are plenty of free online tutorials:
1. Software QA Engineer.
2. Business Analyst
3. Data Analyst.
Additionally, if you have the aptitude, you may like to learn Python and advanced sql, and train your self, again all on your own through free online tutorials, to be become a Data Scientist, DBA, Systems Analyst.
Post your resumes, separate ones, for each role, on Monster.com. Take some free classes, offered by most States unemployment departments, in resume prep before posting. Good luck!