823 Advizers
Taylor
Senior Consultant - Digital Analytics And Insights
BlastX Consulting
California Lutheran University
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California Lutheran University
Q1Career path
Data Analysis
Web Design
Career Development
5:33
"I actually didn't start out to become a website analyst. I started doing website design."
Q2Main responsibilities
Digital Strategy
Web Analytics
Data Analysis
1:45
"We work with our clients and stakeholders to understand their business objectives, understand what we call, uh, key performance indicators or KPIs."
Q3Day in the life
Project Management
Data Analysis
Communication
0:58
"Some days are heavier in meetings, other days are more heavier in tangible, active work and doing the tasks."
Q4Most important skills - role
Continuous Learning
Digital Analytics
Self-Motivation
1:04
"The more you learn, the more flexible and more opportunities you'll have to help your clients, help your coworkers, and to really make an impact."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Problem-Solving
Data Analysis
Communication
1:22
"I love that I can actually have tangible help with other people. I can see the tangible results."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Data Analysis
Technology
Problem-Solving
1:54
"Things are constantly changing, and you're having to provide the best solutions and practices for your clients."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Communication
Data Analysis
Problem-Solving
1:15
"I love that you get to help a wide variety of people."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Data Analysis
Curiosity
Problem-Solving
1:38
"Curious people actually. People who have that thirst for the why, why behind the data."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Data Analysis
Digital Analytics
Career Development
2:22
"You don't have to do it all by yourself. You don't have to know everything, um, and kind of specialize in one area."
Q10Entry-level positions
Data Analysis
Consulting
Entry-Level Jobs
1:29
"Some companies have internship programs. My company has a summer internship program that we've done a few times where we'll bring on a few people and they kind of go in rotation and they learn the different niches."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Communication
Problem-Solving
Confidence
1:44
"It's okay to say, Hey, let me get back to you. Um, or let me check with my colleague who's more knowledgeable in that area."
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Job Search
Career Development
3:14
"I went out and kind of just cold called or cold emailed, which is really difficult. But that really helped me grow really quickly."