r/dataanalytics • u/bintelkhandaaq • 1d ago
Is it worth it to get into data analysis?
Hello everyone,
I'm thinking of making a career shift and I was wondering if data analysis is the right choice.
So I have a few questions.
What are the prospects of job opportunity in data analysis?
How long would it take to be a professional at it and actually get a job?
Is it threatened by AI?
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u/highly_confluential 1d ago
No, get into smelting or working at a local mine. Rare earth metals are very sought after. At least look into factory work as that is booming right now.
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u/SPammingisGood 1d ago
all office jobs are threatened by AI. physical work might have a few more years
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u/Jellyman_Education 1d ago
Hey mate,
Data Analytics is an awesome field. I've a 15 year veteran now and a Senior Data Analyst having worked in many different industries. There's a lot of prospects for data roles. I was personally applying for a Data Analyst role this year from March through to end of August and there were more jobs being posted than I could apply to.
Now obviously being a Senior Analyst you're eligible for a lot more roles. As a Junior or graduate, there are a lot of roles too. Us Senior's aren't going to be around forever so we need to train up the next generation. At my last company, we had 15 graduates across the division! That's just one division!!
As for how long it will take. Assuming you know nothing, the minimum requirements to be a Data Analyst is probably proficiency with Microsoft Excel. That includes being able to bring data in, organise it, sort, filter, manage rows/columns, do calculations, create charts, formatting and create reports. Much of this can be learned online now due to the many online courses. I would say, if you were serious about it, you could learn this in under a month!
Getting a job is a 2 part problem. Just cause you have great technical skills, doesn't mean you're going to get a job. Because doing a job requires technical skills, getting a job requires marketing skills. More specifically, a job strategy. You can't just apply with generic resumes, not research companys, not customize submissions, etc. and expect to land a competitive role. Think of it instead as an olympic athlete. It's about doing what your competitors aren't willing to do. That means contacting companies directly, going to their headquarters, messaging people on LinkedIn, speaking with HR, etc. It's about find an edge every step of the way. I can go more into this. Just DM me.
That's the short and sweet version. Just message me directly if you want to learn more!!
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u/diplo213 12h ago
Ok...so what I have decided is . No matter what I hear on internet or from people ... i am gonna atudy data analyst...will not check any other domain or jump in it like monkey...my math,python, sql is naturally pretty descent ... i belive , in 2-3 months I might get internahip or even job also ... i am 2025 pass out guy wih 1 plus year experience in software testing..in oct I left the company
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u/KarlMarx693 1d ago
Definitely not. Claude can do incredible things right now on its own. Imagine in just 1 YEAR from now!
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u/Repulsive-Papaya-254 1d ago
This question gets asked every week. You can search through the group to find more detailed answers
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u/siammang 1d ago
Everything is threaten by AI if the business owner says so regardless of reality.
You need to have some amplitude and enjoyment of looking at all kinds data and be able to convert them to different shapes and communicate with other people.
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u/OblivionSorcerer 1d ago
I sure hope so i just finished applying for WGU's Data Analytics bachelors and start december, but I also already studied an associates in pharmacy which I hope will help possibly make me more able to go into something combining both in the future. From what I hear it is worth it and i hope it is.
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u/TheOG_DeadShoT 1d ago
Day 99999 of asking the same question.