Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 149: I Asked DeepSeek How to Become a Data Analyst (It scared me)
Feb 25, 2025
Discover the cutting-edge AI platform DeepSeek that rivals ChatGPT! Uncover a roadmap for becoming a data analyst, emphasizing the importance of skills, projects, and networking. Learn why formal degrees aren’t crucial and how storytelling can amplify your data communication. Gain insights on building a portfolio, landing entry-level roles, and mastering interview techniques. Plus, explore strategies for leveraging meetups and webinars to expand your professional network.
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Data Analyst Roadmap
- DeepSeek advises starting with SQL and Excel for data analysis.
- It suggests visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI, and understanding statistics and data cleaning.
Building Projects
- Build projects with real-world datasets for your portfolio, suggests DeepSeek.
- Find datasets on Kaggle, government portals, or APIs.
Skill Prioritization
- DeepSeek prioritizes Excel and SQL over Python/R for aspiring analysts.
- Statistics are important, but less so than tools like VLOOKUP initially.