What are Ad-Hoc Calculations in Tableau? In general when we need to create calculated fields in Tableau, it is recommended to make use of the Calculation Editor. However, there may be certain occasions when we need to create and update a field in the view on-the-fly. These types of calculations are called Ad-Hoc Calculations. …

Let’s explore a nightmare interview scenario: You’ve been a data analyst at a company for five years and interview for a new job. Your interviewer asks, “Can you tell me about the biggest data project you’ve worked on and the challenges you faced?” and your mind goes blank. You think…

A comprehensive breakdown of how to leverage your resources and become a data pro — Data analytics, while not as intimidating as data science, is still a beast of a skill to learn. And while anybody can understand it, it takes much more than being earnest and tenacious if you’re looking to truly break into this field and make a name for yourself. …

This is the story of how I landed a data analytics job with no degree or experience (and practical tips for avoiding pitfalls I encountered). Hey everyone! My name is Asa Howard. Today I want to share my journey from studying neuroscience to landing a career in data analytics. I…

No matter how experienced you are at Excel, ChatGPT is your secret superpower. As a Business Systems Analyst, I regularly use ChatGPT to improve my Excel skills, especially when cleaning messy data and analyzing large datasets. It has been a game-changer for my work productivity! Read on for the top…

A Guide to Why Color Matters, Seaborn Color Options, and Using Palettes — When you’re first getting started in Seaborn, you might not give much attention to color selection. However, once you have a solid grasp on the Seaborn basics, you can begin to level up your visualizations by putting some attention and care into the colors you choose. Seaborn offers a wide…

This is your chance to learn from my mistakes. I’ve been a Marketing, Product, and Growth leader at a number of companies, across industries, and at very different stages. It’s mostly gone pretty well, but I’ve also hit some rough patches and learned some things the hard way. In this…

Methods to build a view in Tableau In Tableau there are multiple methods to build a view. Listed below are the possible methods: Method 1: We can drag the fields from the Data pane and drop them in the view e.g: Shelves, Cards or the Marks card etc. Method 2: We can double-click one or more fields…

You’re an aspiring data analyst, excited that you landed a job interview. You’re eager to impress the employer at the other side of the desk. But wait — while you’re focused on giving the right answers to their questions, have you thought about what the employer’s behavior is saying? Every…