Kelly Adams
How to Learn SQL
One of the most requested skills as a data analyst is SQL. According to datanerd.tech (an app built by Luke Barousse which collects data...
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Kelly Adams
- Oct 20
- 5 min
A Guide to Creating a Well Rounded Data Analytics Portfolio
Introduction People always ask me what types of projects they should have in their portfolio. But first, what is a data analytics...
Kelly Adams
- Oct 6
- 6 min
The Reality of Using SQL Day-to-Day as a Data Analyst
I remember the first time I was handed real data at my job. I was feeling pretty confident with SQL due to my projects and courses. But...
Kelly Adams
- Sep 22
- 3 min
The Underrated Skill for Data Analysts: Business Knowledge
As data analysts, we frequently discuss our tools – whether it's Power BI, SQL, or others. Additionally, there are debates about the...
Kelly Adams
- Sep 8
- 2 min
Collaboration: The Key Skill Every Data Analyst Should Master
Aspiring data analysts often prioritize technical skills and tools. For good reason. If you can't write queries in SQL or use a pivot...
Kelly Adams
- Aug 24
- 3 min
A Guide to Documenting SQL Queries
A bit of a boring but necessary topic today, SQL documentation. It's like cleaning your kitchen or flossing. Like those, it's not the...
Kelly Adams
- Aug 10
- 4 min
10 Things I've Learned in My First Month as a Data Analyst
Introduction I'm finishing up my 5th week as a data analyst at my current company. It's been great and I've learned a lot since starting....
Kelly Adams
- Jul 5
- 4 min
How I Became a Data Analyst
I've recently started my new role as a data analyst and in just three weeks, I've gotten quite a few questions about my journey to this...
Kelly Adams
- Jul 3
- 31 min
How to Become a Data Analyst (Ultimate Guide)
Introduction Hi my name is Kelly Adams, I'm a full time data analyst. I recently made the career switch from paralegal to data analyst in...
Kelly Adams
- Jun 30
- 3 min
How to Make Your Current Job More Data Driven
In one of my previous articles, How to Get Experience in Data Analytics without a Full-Time Job, I discussed a few ways to gain...
Kelly Adams
- Jun 2
- 3 min
How to Stand Out as a Data Analyst: The Power of T-Shaped Learning
As a data analyst there's a lot to learn. Whether it's your specific field you're in like healthcare or finance. Or the various tools you...
Kelly Adams
- Apr 28
- 5 min
Struggling on Coming Up with a Data Analytics Project? Try This
People often ask me: What kind of projects should I do? Do you have any suggestions? These are vague questions. First we should define...
Kelly Adams
- Apr 14
- 6 min
How to Get Experience in Data Analytics without a Full-Time Job
There's a catch-22 when job searching. Especially if you are a new graduate or changing careers. Many jobs ask for experience. Even jobs...
Kelly Adams
- Apr 7
- 4 min
10 LinkedIn Data Analytics Post Ideas (with Examples)
There's a lot of advice on how to job search. Especially when it comes to LinkedIn. People talk about the benefits of posting and others...
Kelly Adams
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Tips for Business/Data Analyst Take Home Assessments
I've had four take-home assessments while searching for a business/data analyst role. These evaluate a candidate's skills and abilities...
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