Data Analyst
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Collect, organise and study data to provide business insight.
Overview
Companies today collect more data than ever before, so Data Analyst roles are in huge demand across all sectors.
You’ll be responsible for managing, cleansing and extracting data from a range of sources and then you’ll have to conduct analytical studies on that data.
Not only will you need to understand the data, but you’ll have to be able to provide insight and analysis through clear visual, written and verbal communication.
You’ll be providing technical data solutions to a range of issues and you’ll use that data to make recommendations to improve business performance.
Top 5 Tasks
- Produce and track key performance indicators
- Design and carry out surveys and analyse survey data
- Manipulate, analyse and interpret complex data sets relating to the employer’s business
- Use business analytics reporting tools
- Monitor and audit data quality.
Salary
Entry-level salaries are around £25,000, while Data Analysts with a few years’ experience can expect to earn up to £35,000.
Experienced, high-level and consulting jobs can command £60,000 or more.
Am I Suited?
- Attention to detail
- Good communicator
- Good numerical skills
- Analytical thinker
- Problem solver
The term ‘Big Data’ refers to huge volumes of data that is so large it’s difficult to process using traditional database and software techniques.
Qualifications
A degree in a relevant discipline may be beneficial, such as business information systems, economics or statistics. Generally, you can become a data analyst with any degree subject if you can demonstrate the relevant skills.
Progression
