Data Analyst
Nestasia is hiring a Data Analyst in Kolkata, a full-time job where you turn business data into recommendations. The post says 0 to 2 years of experience and an onsite setup, so freshers fall within the range.
What you would work on
You would analyse data for business users and tell them what it means. The work covers both repeat reports and one-off requests.
- Run recurring and ad hoc analysis, and look through complex data sets for trends and patterns.
- Build and maintain the databases and data systems that support business decisions.
- Work with cross-functional teams to understand what the business needs and shape solutions, then explain your findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Who this suits and what to bring
The posting asks for 0 to 2 years of experience, so it is open to people just starting out as well as those with a little work behind them. The job is onsite in Kolkata, so you should be able to work from there.
The skills named in the posting are:
- Predictive modeling
- SQL and SAS
- BI, macros and data visualization
- Machine learning
The post does not list a specific degree.
Demand for similar roles
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How the skills compare
- Predictive modeling
- SQL
- SAS
- Bi
- Macros
- Data Visualization
- Data
- Machine learning
- Python 35%
- Data Analytics 25%
- Data Science 22%
- MS-Excel 21%
This posting leans on SQL, SAS, BI and predictive modeling. Similar roles most often ask for SQL, Python, Data Analytics, Data Science, MS-Excel and Machine Learning, so SQL and machine learning carry over, while Python and Excel are worth adding if you lack them.
Checks on this listing
- Passed Hopin's scam screen
- Company rated 4.3 by 106 employees
This listing passed Hopin's scam screen and is posted as a job listing. The company has a rating of 4.3 from 106 reviews.
How to get ready
- Brush up your SQL. Practise writing queries on a sample dataset that join tables and summarise results.
- Keep one small project that shows a trend you found, with a chart and a short written takeaway.
- Practise explaining a result in two ways: once for a technical person, once for someone with no data background. The role asks for both.
- Revisit the basics of predictive modeling and machine learning so you can explain them simply.
- If you have used SAS macros or a BI tool, be ready to describe what you built with them.
Questions people ask about this role
Is this Data Analyst job onsite?
Yes. The post states it is onsite, and the location is Kolkata.
Can freshers apply?
The experience range is 0 to 2 years, so people with no experience fall within it.
Which skills does the posting name?
Predictive modeling, SQL, SAS, BI, macros, data visualization and machine learning.
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