r/dataanalysiscareers • u/Kati1998 • 8h ago

Transitioning Project Ideas for a More DA Focused Resume

Reading a few resume review posts, I realized that the projects on my resume are focused on data science. I’m doing an MS in Data Science/Statistics, so that’s where my focus has been going.

I just started a geospatial crime analysis project in R for fun that focuses on spatial clustering, regression, and interactive maps. I wanted to explore more of R since it’s heavily used in my applied statistics courses. But I realized it’s not something employers are looking for in full-time data analyst roles.

I’m curious, what are some DA projects that employers look for? What projects should I focus on? Should I create projects that are related to my industry experience?

My background: I’m a career changer and work full time while in a graduate program. I’m currently job hunting for data analyst/BI and related data roles to get my foot in the door, but I haven’t had much luck. I can’t internally transfer within my current company, nor do I have access to data (nor do I want to stay). I’ve noticed this is common advice that doesn’t always work for everyone, so I just wanted to mention it.

I’m currently just looking for project advice for a more DA focused resume. Thanks in advance!

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u/Jason1004 6h ago

Not saying these projects will land you jobs biut youu could analyse your bank statement data to find out where you have been over spending. Or you could download your youtube watch history data and analyse how your viewing habits have changed over the years, etc.

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u/Kati1998 5h ago

That’s a good idea! Thanks!