Data & Finance for Work & Life
Communication requires training. Even so-called “natural communicators” like Jim Rohn use continued learning to expand their influence and to build better relationships. “Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other […]
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Skill acquisition is important, whether it’s to pivot directions or diversify your assets for professional development. Examples include pivoting from finance to data analytics, or getting certified for AWS Cloud Computing. We’re in luck because e-learning platforms like PluralSight and Udemy provide digital spaces to do just this. The challenge is that it’s hard to
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A career in data is a good idea these days. Workers with data and similar analytic skills are expected to grow by 31% from 2019 to 2029 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But data analysts aren’t the only ones looking at data, and their skills are in high demand across a growing
Can a data analyst become a business analyst? Yes, Here’s How Read More »
The words “data analyst” produce a mental image of someone working behind a computer in a dark room with many complex charts. That, or someone working in a millennial startup with a cup of coffee and a Mac computer. In my experience, few understand all the benefits of working as a data analyst. So, why
Why be a data analyst? (And why not to!) Read More »
Fifteen years ago, most companies didn’t hire data analysts, and only a small number of universities offered degrees programs for it. But in the past decade, the data analyst position has grown in popularity, with advances in programming languages and educational programs available each year. On the other hand, many high caliber data analysts don’t
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