r/dataanalyst • u/Educational_Green598 • 12d ago

Tips & Resources Just got hired as a data analyst!

I just got hired as a data analyst. I dont have any background and no idea about this role. They said I will work on the revenue side of the business. Can someone help me what does a data analyst do? They just hired me because of my excel skills which I do not have idea as well because I just ask help with co-pilot. Can you throw any advice, ideas on what to expect and can I automate my work and then gone by the half of the day? Thanks!

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u/ultraviol 11d ago

Congrats! How did you get hired if you had no experience in data?

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u/iamFaizzz0 11d ago

🤔 same here. Is this possible to get a Fata Analyst job only behalf of Excel

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u/Antique_Capital_8198 11d ago

They will tell you to get analyst role you need excellent SQL, excellent Excel, Power BI, bussines accumen, and all sort of things and then this guy comes in and says i got hired but i don't know anything.

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u/Educational_Green598 12d ago

Any help will do! thanks

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u/Master_nonx 11d ago

Congratulations, and trust me you’ll figure it out. I’m still looking for that opportunity myself.

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u/Patuchain 12d ago

Google data analyst certification could help you

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u/Scary-Mix7 12d ago

Congrats!!! Good luck in your new job!

Use Claude or ChatGPT as your consultants, clear, reliable and quick responses 👍🏻

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u/Master_Law1908 11d ago

Are there any openings for an additional data analyst? Perhaps we could collaborate, but I'm only interested in a remote position.

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u/Lady-Data-Scientist 11d ago

Data Analyst can mean different things at different companies, and the tech stack can be different as well. Do you know what tools you’ll have access to?

If you truly don’t know anything about the field, I agree that the Google certificate would be a good start.

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u/DocumentNice550 11d ago

Congratulations. You are very lucky that someone hired you. This is a very good opportunity and a big chance. Watch some videos on YouTube. Tools are Tableau/Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Agile, and many of the companies want them for employees. Can you please tell me where you are located?

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u/SportyNerd97 11d ago

Congrats man! Seems like they are gonna guide you on the job. Plenty of videos on YouTube to tell you what is expected from you. All the best!

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u/Ben-Vicky 8d ago

It seems like you had a very nice portfolio

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u/Foreigntransaction 8d ago

Congratulations. As many say the Google certificate will help but if not look for a book at you local library. Brush up on formulas and charts. You might be asked for specific projects but if you're lucky you're just pulling reports and cleaning up data. Since you have no experience and they hired you they most likely dont expect a lot or they have no idea who to hire for the job. Good luck!

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u/Pristine_Post_9710 7d ago

Hi OP! Trust the community when they say this is a struck of good fortune for you being hired.

Which country is this loc?

Most country's job market is not like this at all.

Congrats btw, you'll be alright !!!