Three Reasons to Become a Data Analyst in Industry (and Three Obstacles)

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Are you a grad student who's thought about becoming a data analyst?
In this video, I share three reasons why I think a career in data analysis is a perfect fit for many grad students. The three reasons are: 1. Higher pay than a postdoc 2. Strong career progression possibilities 3. Variety of industries
There are also three obstacles that grad students will likely face if they decide to start a career as a data analyst. They are: 1. You'll need to learn a new language (like SQL) 2. You might need to create a portfolio project 3. Humility is required
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