There are many roles out there for data analysts within various industries. This question will tell the interviewer about your thought process in choosing this role. Answer this question with the STAR method by explaining the key reasons you want to be a data analyst as well as which key skills you have for the role:

“A data analyst’s job is to take data and use it to help companies make better business decisions. I’m good with numbers, collecting data, and market research. I chose this role because it encompasses the skills I’m good at, and I find data and marketing research interesting.”