## Metadata - Author: [[margaretefron|Margaretefron]] - Full Title:: Red Flags to Watch Out for in Data Analyst Job Interviews - Category:: #🗞️Articles - Document Tags:: [[Data analysis|Data analysis]], [[Data culture|Data culture]], - URL:: https://news.dataelixir.com/t/t-l-vtytrdl-yuuitdetk-u/ - Finished date:: [[2023-11-11]] ## Highlights > Red Flag 4: “Excel-Only” Analysis. > **Questions you should ask your interviewer:** “What data analytics software do you use on a daily basis? When you request data from this analyst, what format do you ask them to send it in?” > **Why this is important:** While Excel can be good for some data analysis, if you’re not exposed to more advanced tools (SQL, Python, R) — you are limited in your growth potential. Similar to Red Flag 2 — this may mean that there is no upward mobility at this organization for you. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hezxakcekbq2zq4dqxvykw1p)) > If your main task is handling a constant stream of ad-hoc requests, you may not have time for in-depth analysis or professional training ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hezxbn92947skvkpmk2c7py7))