How I’d Learn to Be a Data Analyst in 2024

…If I could start over.

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I got my data analyst job in 2020.

I enjoyed the benefits of working from home, made good money, and had flexible work hours.

Unfortunately, things have changed since then.

Everyday, I get dozens of LinkedIn messages in my inbox from candidates struggling to get jobs despite having acquired the necessary analytical skills.

These people have spent thousands of dollars on bootcamps and online courses, only to be met with lowball offers and rejection emails.

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It is much harder to become a data analyst today than it was back in 2020.

Here’s why:

1. Competition

The promise of flexible hours and a thick paycheck has driven people from every career background to make the transition into analytics.

2. Democratization of skillset