Career ladder
Common Data Analytics roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- Data Analyst — 5-12 LPA
- Business Intelligence Developer — 7-15 LPA
Basics
Focus areas for the basics phase:
- Excel
- SQL
- Statistics
BI
Focus areas for the bi phase:
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Data modeling
Advanced
Focus areas for the advanced phase:
- Python
- dbt
- Experimentation
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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