Kelly Adams
Learn in Public - Share Your Data Analytics Journey
Finding a data analyst job is hard right now. The market is tough and there’s a lot of people out there who want to break in. To be...
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View my blog posts below I write about topics focusing on data analytics, switching careers and learning new skills. If you want to receive updates on new blog posts subscribe to my newsletter.
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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 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
- 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
- May 19
- 3 min
Transform Your Network: Create a Team for a Successful Data Career
Why network? With networking you can open the door for new opportunities, learn something from others or make new friends. The benefits...
Kelly Adams
- May 5
- 2 min
15 Additional Interview Tips from Commenters
When I posted on LinkedIn about what I do to prepare for interviews, I received a lot of great comments. Below are the additional tips I...
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 21
- 3 min
The Power of Networking
Good news! I recently started a new part time job with a startup called Subset. It's not a full time data analyst job (which I'm still...
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
- 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...
Kelly Adams
- Mar 3
- 7 min
How I Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn
A few weeks ago I decided to reach out to recruiters/hiring managers. I've heard great results from my network and I wanted to give it a...
Kelly Adams
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Transferrable Soft Skills for Data Analysts
As new data analysts we like to focus on the hard skills like SQL and Power BI. Skills that can be learned through courses, formal...
Kelly Adams
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Common Interview Questions for Data Analysts
Below are common interview questions specifically for data analyst roles. These are a combination of questions I've been asked and...
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