Newsletter #008
My 3 Personal Articles
Hello and welcome back!
The following articles I wrote resounded with my readers the most, and for good reason!
Back in 2019-2020, I wrote a series of data-related articles on Medium.com that struck a chord with readers. Focused on breaking into the data field, these articles proved to be invaluable resources for many aspiring analysts.
Fast-forward to today, I'm eager to share these articles once again with a new following of aspiring data analysts. Whether you're just starting out or looking to up-skill, these articles are packed with insights to help you on your data journey.
The links below allow you to read my articles on Medium.com for FREE, but I would strongly suggest getting a Medium.com Membership where you can read all of my articles and articles from thousands of brilliant writers who write about everything from data to news to cooking to…honestly anything you can think of!
1 - How I Became a Data Analyst by Optimizing the Right Place and Time
The most successful job seekers understand how to prepare themselves for opportunities that come by.
This article goes through what I did to ensure that I was ready to take on any opportunity when I’m in the right place at the right time. Opportunities come and go, but your preparedness is what matters most when it comes to availing them.
2 - 4 Tips on How to Ramp up at Your First Data Analyst Job
Nail any new job (especially as an analyst) with these surefire tips.
Ramping up to a new job is something we don’t get to practice much. I list out the 4 things you should focus on in the first few months to be able to provide maximum value in as soon as possible.
3 - How to Redesign a Resume for a Career Change
Getting a job is really two steps;
Step 1: Get the interview
Step 2: Ace the interview
I detail how you, someone trying to pivot into a data field, can restructure your resume to land more interviews. It’s what I’ve used to land interviews, it’s what my students have used to land more interviews.
What to do for step 2? Go through my Novice Data Guide and make sure you have all the skills written there down pat, and read my other articles on Medium.com :)
What other topics about data would you like to hear about? What can I write that will provide value to you? I would love to hear from you so I can provide the most relevant content.
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Thank you and be good,
Irfan - Founder
