Career questions tagged data-analytics
Which BI tools are in demand in 2025 Planning to learn dbt → Power BI — need advice on the best niche and next steps?
I'm aiming to build a career in Business Intelligence. Given how competitive the job market is right now, I’ve decided to learn dbt and Power BI to strengthen my profile and understand the modern data stack better. I come from a non-technical background with a gap after graduation, but I’ve started learning SQL and want to focus fully on the BI side of things—dashboards, reporting, insights, etc. I'm curious to know: 1. How many BI tools are actively used in the current market? 2. Which BI tools are most valuable to learn in 2025? 3. What niche/role within BI makes sense for someone starting out like me and for professional career in future ? Would love any advice from professionals already working in BI—your suggestions will help me shape a clear roadmap. Thank you!
Best IT certs for someone from non-tech background with a 4-year gap ?
Best IT certs for someone from non-tech background with a 4-year gap ? I’m from a non-technical background and I’ve got about a 4-year education gap. I really want to get into the IT field but not sure where to start or what kind of certifications would actually help me land a job in next 6-8 months. I’m kind of interested in data fields. Any beginner-friendly certs or career paths you’d recommend for someone like me? I’m ready to put in the work, just need some solid direction. Thanks in advance!
What kind of careers can stem from pursuing an Operations and Supply Chain Management Major?
I am currently a sophomore at the University of St. Thomas and have decided to major in Operations and Supply Chain Management and minor in Data Analytics. Knowing the courses and skillsets developed from these two in combination, what are some realistic careers and jobs that I can land with this?
What resources/materials were invaluable on your journey to becoming Data Analyst/Scientist?
Currently, I’m doing research on the best materials for studying Data Analytics/Science. I’m keep seeing recommendations for courses from Google and IBM and book “ Practical Statistics for Data Scientists”. Are they really that good and important? What would you recommend me on my journey? Any books/courses? Anything else that you think is underrated and would help me to out stand in the current job market? Thank you!
What can you do with the combination Data Analytics and Cyber security?
I previously started a career in Cybersecurity and networking and i have gone a distance in that path but recently i got an opportunity to learn data analytics, which i have started. So i want to know where both fields connect and what i can do with them and if i should just stick to one field or i should manage both.
Does anyone know about specific business internships that a high schooler could do?
If someone knows specific internships or who I could connect with, I would appreciate any links or thoughts. I'm thinking about doing a paid internship while working in a business field as I would like to major in something along those lines.
How can I become a Brand Manager in the future?
I am a rising junior in college majoring in marketing with a concentration in data analytics. I have heard professionals talk about brand management and it's something that interests me. What skills should I work on in college so that I would be able to do the work that a brand manager does? Also, what is the path people take when they graduate college to become a brand manager?
How do you be a data analyst ?
Is there collaboration as a team? What do you analyze in your career? Is there any other requirements to enter this career, example: certification or degrees?
With COVID-19 happening, how can I get a job in the following fields: data, analytics, or business?
I am a college freshman who has experience in all three of these fields through internships, research positions, and other leadership opportunities. I'm wondering how the virus will effect me being able to get a job/internship in the future? #COVID-19 #data-science #analytics #data-analytics #business
How should I build my Data Science Portfolio to find a job?
I have a Bachelor's Degree in CS, 4 years of work experience and currently pursuing MS, Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Dallas. I want to build a strong portfolio for Data Science Jobs. I am seeking a mentor to help me work on some good projects or provide guidance. #data-science #machine-learning #data-analytics #job