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Data analyst
Data analysts turn business data into charts, reports and recommendations. You need numeracy at GCSE, maths or economics at A-level, then a statistics, maths, economics or business analytics degree or apprenticeship. Internships and grad schemes in finance, retail and public sector lead to junior analyst roles. Salaries are on the official profile.
Stages
- 1
GCSE choices
Maths and English at grade 4+. Statistics or business courses if offered.
- 2
A-level or equivalent
Maths, economics, business or computer science.
- 3
University or degree apprenticeship
Mathematics, economics, business analytics or data science. Apprenticeships in finance and consulting exist.
- 4
Work experience
Spreadsheet projects, school or charity data tasks, or Excel and SQL online courses with certificates.
- 5
Internships and insight
Analytics internships in banking, retail or NHS trusts when posted.
- 6
Graduate schemes
Graduate analyst programmes in finance, consulting and tech.
- 7
First role
Junior data analyst or reporting analyst.
Entry requirements
Numerate degree or apprenticeship. SQL and Excel are commonly tested at interview.
ProspectsCustom Path
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Questions
Do I need to code?
SQL and sometimes Python or R. Depth depends on the team.
Where do entry requirements come from?
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Does Navigait list every vacancy for this path?
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