{"id":7995,"date":"2021-07-30T04:05:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T04:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/?page_id=7995"},"modified":"2023-03-15T20:45:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T20:45:50","slug":"analytics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/analytics\/","title":{"rendered":"Analytics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1446025817562{padding-top: 71px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>General Requirements<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passion for numbers and understanding the \u201cWhy\u201d behind Customer Behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse team members including colleagues, senior management, advertising agencies, and other Stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Leadership demonstrated through impact and achieved results; this could have been achieved through running clubs or volunteer work, as well as professional experiences<\/li>\n<li>Prior experience working with numbers or analysis is a definite asset<\/li>\n<li>Polished presentation skills and the ability to communicate findings to non-technical Stakeholders in a way that is easily understood<\/li>\n<li>Empathy and ability to see the perspectives of others; Customers\/Clients, Team Members etc.<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable working in fast-paced environments where change is constant<\/li>\n<li>Strength in required technical skills (depending on company and product)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Skills required<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being a great storyteller<\/li>\n<li>Creative problem solving &amp; innovative thinking<\/li>\n<li>Natural Curiosity<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; must possess the ability to engage clients and team<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and presentation skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work as a strategic partner with customers\/clients<\/li>\n<li>Adaptable to team or client needs, willing to pivot on a project or strategy where necessary<\/li>\n<li>Able to manage projects independently and ready to assume a high level of responsibility<\/li>\n<li>Relationship management<\/li>\n<li>Strong leadership ability<\/li>\n<li>Project management &amp; systemization skills<\/li>\n<li>Self starter<\/li>\n<li>Self-management<\/li>\n<li>Comfort with various Data Management Software\/Programs (Python, SQL, excel \u2013 amongst many others. Technical requirements will depend on the role)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Type of Jobs<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data Scientist<\/li>\n<li>Data Science Associate<\/li>\n<li>Business Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Data Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Fraud Strategist<\/li>\n<li>Senior Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Senior Market Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Senior Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Technical Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Technical Business Developer<\/li>\n<li>Quantitative Analyst &#8211; Credit Risk<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Insights Manager<\/li>\n<li>Digital Media, Social Media Strategy Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Supply Chain Analyst<\/li>\n<li>Senior Analytic Lead<\/li>\n<li>Sr. Manager, Product Management<\/li>\n<li>Economist<\/li>\n<li>Data Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Associate Product Manager<\/li>\n<li>Manager, CRM Analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Technical Preparation\/Knowledge Building<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rotman Curriculum including courses in Data Management, Strategy and Marketing (see Rotman MBA Electives Guide)<\/li>\n<li>Coding and Data Manipulation exposure is a huge asset<\/li>\n<li>Experience using coding tools like Python, SQL, R, AWS, VBA, and others<\/li>\n<li>For more technical roles:\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding and application of predictive modelling, Machine learning, neural\/deep networks<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of project structuring, model deployment, case preperation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Enhance informal and formal presentation skills, use Rotman Case Competitions to increase presence<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Excel skills are a minimum requirement<\/li>\n<li>Develop confidence liaising with Senior Executives and other Stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of the product process and lifecycle<\/li>\n<li>Design Thinking Methodology and Behavioural Economics Concepts would be assets<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience with industry analysis tools, road mapping and flowcharting software, user survey and analysis tools, project management tools, would also be helpful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Online testing platforms<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ai <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/workera.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/workera.ai\/<\/a>) \u200b- Focus is on AI knowledge and has questions tailored to Data Scientist\/Data Analyst positions. \u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>HackerRank <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackerrank.com\/interview\/interview-preparation-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hackerrank.com\/interview\/interview-preparation-kit<\/a>)\u200b &#8211; Great for Python, SQL\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>LEET Code <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/leetcode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/leetcode.com\/<\/a>)\u200b &#8211; Nice variety of questions; most focused on Computer science\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pramp <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pramp.com\/#\/)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.pramp.com\/#\/)<\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<li><strong>io <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/interviewing.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/interviewing.io\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>TripleByte\u00a0<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/triplebyte.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/triplebyte.com\/<\/a>) &#8211; coding tests<\/li>\n<li><strong>Codingbat <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/codingbat.com\/python\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/codingbat.com\/python)<\/a> &#8211; All students should be able to do all listed Python exercises at ease by a minimum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students are strongly encouraged to solve at least one question each day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>For Learning Technical\/Coding Skills<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.datacamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">datacamp.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dataquest.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dataquest.io\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/udacity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">udacity.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coursera.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linuxacademy.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">linuxacademy <\/a>(for big data and cloud)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the resources listed, students are recommended to visit the latest blogs dedicated to Data Science interview questions on popular websites such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/datasciencecentral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">datasciencecentral.com <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kdnuggets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kdnuggets.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/towardsdatascience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">towardsdatascience.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.rotman.utoronto.ca\/DashboardTools\/CareerServices\/Documents\/MMA\/Current\/Data%20Analyst%20Interview%20Questions.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Analyst Interview Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edureka.co\/blog\/interview-questions\/data-science-interview-questions\/#basic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">100+ Data Science Interview Q&#8217;s for 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/data-science-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">109 Data Science Questions and Answers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/rbackupX\/QuestionBank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub Question Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/intellipaat.com\/blog\/interview-question\/data-science-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data Science Interview Questions &amp; Answers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Internal Resources<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rotman Career Services<\/li>\n<li>Rotman Student Clubs such as Rotman Marketing Association (RMA), Rotman Business Analytics Club (RBAC), Business Design Club (BDC)<\/li>\n<li>Self-Development Lab at Rotman<\/li>\n<li>The Alumni Database, RConnect, to connect with Rotman Alum<\/li>\n<li>Case Interview sessions<\/li>\n<li>Technical Interviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>External Resources<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Canadian Marketing Association (<a href=\"https:\/\/thecma.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thecma.ca<\/a>) and American Marketing Association (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ama.org<\/a>) for courses, events, job descriptions, and a vast amount of information<\/li>\n<li>Marketing Magazine <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marketingmag.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.marketingmag.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Direct Marketing Magazine <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dmn.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dmn.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Follow your favourite Analytics Professionals on Twitter, Instagram &amp; 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