Why do you want to be a data analyst?

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For the most part, this sort of question can serve as an icebreaker. However, sometimes, even if the interviewers don’t explicitly say it, they expect you to answer a more specific question: “Why do you want to be a data analyst for us?”

With these self-reflective questions, there’s not really a right answer I can offer you. There are wrong answers, though—red flags for which the employer is searching.

Answers that show you misunderstand the role are the main “wrong” answers here. Equally, an answer that makes you sound wishy-washy about data analysis can raise red flags.

A few things you probably want to get across include:

  1. You love data.
  2. You’ve researched the company and understand why your role as a data analyst will help it succeed.
  3. You more or less understand what’s expected of your role.
  4. You’re confident in your decision.