This is the time formula that will allow you to land a Data Analyst job in 6 months or less.

SQL: 40%
Excel: 10% (Skip once you’re good with Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Logical Functions, Data Viz)
Tableau: 10%

Relationship building: 20% (cold messaging people in your desired role, having meaningful conversations about them, etc)
Posting & commenting on Linkedin: 10%
Researching potential companies you like: 10%

SQL: 10%
Tableau: 20%
Projects: 30% (Think about doing projects involving the companies you have researched)

Relationship building: 20%
Posting & commenting on Linkedin: 10%
Building a portfolio and resume: 10% (Start cold applying here and there to get practice with recruiter interviews and get feedback on your resume where possible)

Learning Technical Skills - 40%

Networking / Personal Brand - 60%

Relationship building: 30% (Inform connections you’re interested in open roles at their company, send them your work example, and ask if they have advice for your application. 9/10 times, if you build up a relationship, they will want to refer you without you asking)
Posting & commenting on Linkedin: 10%
Iterate/improve on your portfolio and resume: 10%
Cold Applying: 10%

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