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Is becoming a data analyst worth it?

My major is Data Analytics and I have about one more year before I graduate. I don't love data but I heard this is a good career. It seems every business could use a data analyst.

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Sneha’s Answer

Hi Maia! It’s true that data analytics is a strong and growing field, and almost every business relies on data to make smarter decisions. That said, if you don’t love data now, try to explore what part of it might interest you. Maybe it's finding patterns, telling stories with visuals, or solving real-world problems. The great thing about data analytics is that it’s flexible so you can apply it in sports, healthcare, marketing, or whatever industry excites you. Keep learning and experimenting while you're still in school; sometimes passion grows as your confidence does. Even if you pivot later, the skills you're gaining now will stay valuable wherever you go. Good luck!
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Shivam’s Answer

Hi Maia, I understand that you may not naturally love the data itself—but if you're aiming for a data analyst role, it's important to develop an appreciation for the process of analyzing it. Dive into the mechanics of data analysis (eg. the famous ELT - Extract-Load-Transform framework), and start identifying commonly used patterns—because those patterns will help you tell a compelling story through data. And storytelling through data is an incredibly powerful skill that every company values.
That said, traditional approaches to data analysis may become outdated over time. So, I highly recommend staying up to date by learning new technologies, especially AI-driven tools that are shaping the future of data analysis.
Feel free to reach out with any further questions here or you can connect with me on LinkedIn as well.

Shivam recommends the following next steps:

Develop an appreciation for the process involved in data analysis
Deep dive into the mechanics such as ELT framework and explore AI-driven tools
Pick up a hobby project to play with any dataset available online and try extracting meaningful points from data analyzed
Use visualization tools to paint a compelling story
Share your hobby project on Medium or as a LinkedIn post
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Nikhil’s Answer

Hi Maia,

I think it is worth it to become a data analyst! Having the skills to interpret and work with data allow you to make very informed decisions on some big projects depending on where you work. In a world where technology and big data are increasing important, being able to leverage data to support your claims and ideas will put you on a level playing field with the most advanced people in the industry!
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