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Analytics Enablement @ HubSpot | MS Analytics | Data Analyst Coaching

In your Analytics career you can choose between 1. working within a single industry or domain, or 2. jumping around between different industries There are advantages to both! Sticking to one industry: - You probably get more replies when applying - You hit the ground running faster in a new job - Your domain knowledge compounds over time Jumping around: - Wider pool of job openings available to you - Get exposed to a wider variety of tools & methods - On average, it helps you grow more as a generalist Based on your experience, what else would you add? And what do you prefer? #data #analytics #career

Michael H.

I help align data teams with the business | PMP | MSDA | Epic Certified

1mo

I think the biggest advantage to jumping around is a more informed view of what you personally like. Seeing it done 10 different ways makes the 11th more of a known quantity

Brian Julius

6x Linkedin Top Voice | Lifelong Data Geek | IBCS Certified Data Analyst | Power BI Expert | DAX Heretic | Data Mad Scientist, mixing BI, R, M, AI, PKM, GIS and DS

1mo

Drew - Really interesting question, but don't you think almost everyone specializes to some degree as their career progresses? When I was in consulting, the associates were almost all generalists and the partners were all specialists/SMEs. Clients won't pay partner-level rates for generalist skills....

Tom Hinkle

Good at Excel? ... I'll make you better. Just starting out? ... I got you. Excel | SQL | Tableau | Power BI Training | Consulting "Lets get this done!"

1mo

I prefer a diversity of experience. Makes you better and is much more interesting. I believe though, the market favors the specialist/ seasoned SME

Hasan Rizvi

Data @ Fleek | Data Analytics | Analytics Engineering | Business Intelligence | Strategy | Growth | Product

1mo

Drew Mooney what would you say is the ideal point in one's professional career where they decide to specialize in a specific industry?

Kehinde Egunjobi, MBA

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1mo

When you understand basic business concepts (e.g. business models, competitor analysis, pricing strategies, marketing, partnerships, corporate strategy, business growth strategies, market trends, external factors, etc.) they can serve as a solid foundation on which to build expertise in different industries. Business understanding is germane.

Daniel Shanklin

Founder / CTO / Patented AI Engineer

1mo

I’m personally a fan of hiring people with diverse backgrounds. Success across many domains is my favorite indicator of future success with our firm.

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Andrey Talalaev

Building Bridges Between Data Analytics and Digital Marketing 🧖 | 15+ Years Rocking Performance Marketing Globally 📊

1mo

Extra variable #1: How curious am I? Do I enjoy being challenged with projects that require research and learning? Extra variable #2: Should I pursue a business/leadership track or lean more towards data engineering?

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Dylan Anderson

Bridging the gap between data and strategy ✦ Lead Data Strategy Consultant @ Redkite ✦ Author of The Data Ecosystem newsletter ✦ R Programmer ✦ Policy Nerd

1mo

I always say get some knowledge about a bunch of industries, but specialise in one or two. Knowledge of multiple business models should help you think about these things

Tanoy Dewanjee

Learn data science beyond tools at Descipr!

1mo

Getting exposure to different industries also help you build perspective which you can use to your benefit. Use the knowledge gained from one to your next job. The fundamentals generally remain same across industries, it’s the way of working changes and various exposure helps a lot

Albert Edwards

Posting about Tailored Projects to help you land your Dream Data Science Job | Clients increase salary by $10k+ | Data Scientist at Vitality

1mo

Sounds like you need Tailored Projects if you’re doing number 1 👀👀👀

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