How to tell if a career in Data Analytics is right for you…

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Are you thinking about a career change and wondering if data analytics would be a good fit for you in 2024? In this video we will give you the essential questions you need to ask yourself first, and show you why it would be a good idea if you’re still on the fence about it!

Tom Gadsby, our own senior data scientist, has prepared six questions that will check if you’re the right type of person to be a data analyst. Tom also goes into detail about what’s waiting for you and why you should start your career-change journey in data analytics in 2024.

Let us know in the comments which stage of your career-change journey you are at now! What has convinced you to pursue a career in data analytics?

In this video, we’ll cover the following points:

(00:00) Intro
(00:12) Data Analytics Job As a Career
(00:51) Are You Naturally Curious and Inquisitive?
(01:40) Do You Have an Analytical Mindset and a Logical Approach to Work?
(02:17) Are You a Keen Problem-Solver?
(02:38) Are You Interested in Business Strategy?
(03:18) Do You Have an Affinity For Numbers and Statistics?
(03:56) Are You Comfortable Presenting and Collaborating?
(04:29) Your Question: Is Data Analytics a Good Career Move?
(04:34) Reason 1: Competitive Salary
(05:00) Reason 2: Burgeoning Job Market
(05:32) Reason 3: Opportunity to Make an Impact
(05:58) Reason 4: Variety
(06:18) Outro

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49 Comments

  1. I am a natural. I worked data analysis without having an idea i was doing the same. I just worked on it as a report but i would find myself naturally giving better reports they had to be used by the exco as is without my manager editing.

  2. This is 2025 and I'm planning on going into this career. I hope I get an answer to this question. Does data analysis have a niche one should focus on? In terms of business and industries. Or as a data analyst, I can work for any business

  3. I could answer yes to just about all these criteria. My question is: who should NOT pursue data analytics? Is there anything in this field that makes a data analyst miserable? (e.g. extremely tight/high-pressure deadlines, mandatory overtime, taking phone calls all day that interrupt workflow, neurotic type A personality coworkers?)

    I want to transition out of the medical field for the above listed stresses.

  4. I'm still a high school student, and this is my final year. There's a chance I might receive a scholarship to study abroad, and one of the countries I’ve been seriously considering is Canada—it just feels like the right fit for me for personal reasons.

    The main challenge I’m facing is deciding on a major. I’ve been thinking about studying Data Analytics and eventually working as a Data Analyst. But there are a few things holding me back.

    First, I have zero experience with programming, but my math skills are quite strong. At my school, we study complex mathematics, and our teachers often include tricky or hidden problems in exams—so my whole academic journey has trained me to think analytically and solve both visible and subtle problems.

    Also, I naturally enjoy communicating and explaining things clearly to others, even persuading them, and I think that’s a strength I’d love to apply in any career I choose.

    My English isn’t perfect yet, but I love learning new things, and I’m confident I can improve quickly.

    So here’s my main concern:
    If I study Data Analytics at university, will I really be taught everything I need to know to become a Data Analyst?
    And will I be able to find a job quickly after graduation?
    I don’t want to waste this opportunity—I’ve worked so hard to earn it.

    If anyone has experience or advice, please feel free to share it with me. I’d really appreciate it! 🙏

  5. I'm a 17 year old girl
    I heard about this career from my lifesciences teacher. And that made me fall in love with this career. I feel that this is what I'm made for. So question
    Is I possible for me to apply for to study for this career next year after matric

  6. wow, talking business strategy always sparks a bit of nostalgia for me! i remember trying to nail those case interviews on my own, thinking i had it all until i hit real walls. then The Thinksters happened – they tuned my chaos into clarity. their tailored tips were spot on. brings back the joy of landing an offer with BCG! not sure if they still offer the free sessions like back then, but they sure knew how to boost my confidence. life feels good, huh?

  7. I’m an Applied Math Major currently have done my first year, I think I want to pursue this career with the major I’m working towards. I’ll likely pick up python as an elective or additional course aside from math classes I’m taking. I’m training myself to really work on delayed gratification and practicing new techniques to solve something if I get it wrong the first time. I stumbled on C++ intro last semester (I was overwhelmed by it) but I think I can try a different coding language or a different course in general soon in the future.

  8. I love this video, but I also only can say yes to the first three questions until it gets to the business part. I love researching, being a detective, figuring things out, problem solving, and get so inspired when I learn something new. The last few questions were more "eh" for me. Maybe being a Private Investigator would be better since I like both researching on the computer and finding things out as I go online or in person. 🤔

  9. Originally, I wasn’t really into Data Science, but then some friends invited me to join a 48-hour hackathon. On the first day, I came up with a bunch of interesting ideas. And by the second day, I had already learned how to make simple graphs using Python, Pandas, and Matplotlib. I actually became the second main programmer in our team.

    After that, I thought — maybe this is something I’d enjoy. So I started watching videos on YouTube, and based on what I saw, it felt like this field might be a perfect fit for me. Before that, I was actually considering going into marketing. But I’ve always been fascinated by math and how it helps us understand the world, even through colors and patterns.

    I also love critical thinking — for example, pointing out when research results aren’t representative, things like that. And when the video said something like “If you enjoy solving puzzles…” — it felt like they were describing me exactly! I mean, I’m currently collecting and solving all types of Rubik’s cubes.

    So now I’m planning to join a few more hackathons, and there’s a real chance I’ll choose this as my future career path.

  10. @5:33 I've got questions about this so-called "impact"…Are there data analyst jobs that are actually doing good in the world? Because best I can tell in my short time looking into this field, it looks like most jobs are just solely about the bottom dollar…making money. And what if we view making money in and of itself as an evil endeavor and part of the reason that the world is in the bad shape that it is? I'm sure that this opinion puts me squarely in the minority. But I still wanted to see if anyone had thoughts on it.

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