Data Analyst Resume

In just a few sentences your summary should highlight your skills, experience, and professional accomplishments.

Think of your summary as your sales or elevator pitch. It should be a clear, concise, and compelling paragraph that illustrates your suitability for the role and brings out your competitive edge.

As data analysis is a very technical role, a comprehensive list of your technical skills, from fluency in different programming languages to data warehousing skills, is vital. List these in bullet point format, focusing on the skills listed in the job description.

While your technical skills should be listed first, this does not mean that soft skills should fall by the wayside. It is equally important to show that you have the necessary soft skills, like attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.

List the jobs you have had by date and place in reverse chronological order starting with your current or your most recent position. Remember to only list jobs that relate to the position you are applying for.

Describe the key responsibilities you had in each role along with any notable achievements that demonstrate the value you brought to the business. Highlight how your ability to gather, organize, analyze, and visualize data ultimately helped your employer make lasting improvements.

In the education section of your resume, list your highest qualification first along with the name of the educational institution you attended and the dates of attendance. As with your work experience, only list qualifications that pertain to the job you are applying for.

If you are currently studying or just finishing your degree, add "in progress" ahead of the dates when you list the qualification.

Add any certifications you have obtained in the course of your career. Having several industry-recognized certifications, such as Cloudera Certified Associate (CCA) Data Analyst, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), or EMC Proven Professional Data Scientist Associate (EMCDSA), will certainly give you a competitive edge.

Think about what you have accomplished as a data analyst and list these achievements. Be sure to include specific outcomes, for example, of how the insights you derived from a company's data helped improve the business.

If you have received any awards, list them here.