Post #1659

If you are targeting your first Data Analyst job then this is why you should avoid guided projects The common thing nowadays is "Coffee Sales Analysis" and "Pizza Sales Analysis" I don't see these projects as PROJECTS But as big RED flags We are showing our SKILLS through projects, RIGHT? Then what's WRONG with these projects? Don't think from YOUR side Think from the HIRING team's side These projects have more than a MILLION views on YouTube Even if you consider 50% of this NUMBER Then just IMAGINE how many aspiring Data Analysts would have created this same project Hiring teams see hundreds of resumes and portfolios on a DAILY basis Just imagine how many times they would have seen the SAME titles of projects again and again They would know that these projects are PUBLICLY available for EVERYONE You have simply copied pasted the ENTIRE project from YouTube So now if I want to hire a Data Analyst then how would I JUDGE you or your technical skills? What is the USE of Pizza or Coffee sales analysis projects for MY company? By doing such guided projects, you are involving yourself in a big circle of COMPETITION I repeat, there were more than a MILLION views So please AVOID guided projects at all costs Guided projects are good for your personal PRACTICE and LinkedIn CONTENT But try not to involve them in your PORTFOLIO or RESUME