Top Portfolio Projects that Helped Data Analysts Land Their First Job

TLDRProjects have the biggest impact on landing a data analytics job according to a survey. Here are three impressive portfolio projects shared by subscribers that showcase the skills and motivation employers value. Emiliano built a dashboard to find top skills for data analyst roles, Stern used credit card data to build a qualifying dashboard, and Valentin investigated the impact of avocado prices on vegetarians using data analysis and visualization.

Key insights

💡Projects have a significant impact on landing a data analytics job

🔍Emiliano built a dashboard to identify top skills for data analyst roles

💳Stern used credit card data to build a qualifying dashboard

🥑Valentin investigated the impact of avocado prices on vegetarians using data analysis

🔬Unique and compelling projects stand out to employers

Q&A

What is the most effective way to land a data analytics job?

Projects have the biggest impact, as they showcase your skills and motivation to employers

What skills should I showcase in my portfolio?

Highlight your strongest skills, whether it be data analysis, visualization, coding, or communication

Where should I showcase my portfolio projects?

Choose a platform that best showcases your skills, such as Tableau Public, Medium, GitHub, or social media

Should I use unique or common datasets for my projects?

Unique datasets that align with your personal interest or experience can make your project more impactful

Is it necessary to go through the entire data pipeline process for portfolio projects?

The data pipeline process can showcase your end-to-end skills, but focus on highlighting the most important aspects of your project

Timestamped Summary

00:00Survey shows that projects have a significant impact on landing a data analytics job

01:00Emiliano built a dashboard to identify top skills for data analyst roles

03:45Stern used credit card data to build a qualifying dashboard

08:00Valentin investigated the impact of avocado prices on vegetarians using data analysis and visualization