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ATS Keywords for Data Analyst Resumes

Data analyst resumes get judged on the decisions your analysis changed, not the dashboards you built. Every bullet should end with "and this is what changed as a result."

Hard Skills

SQLData VisualizationExcel (Advanced)Statistical AnalysisDashboard DesignA/B Testing

Soft Skills

Business Requirement GatheringCross-team ReportingData Storytelling

Tools & Certifications

Tableau/Power BISQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL)Python/RGoogle AnalyticsLookerExcel/Google Sheets

How to use these keywords

Name the exact BI tool (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) — "data visualization" alone is too generic for ATS matching.
Tie every dashboard or report to a business decision it informed — that's the difference between "built reports" and analyst impact.
List SQL proficiency level explicitly if strong (e.g. window functions, CTEs) — it's the single most-searched analyst skill.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know Python as a data analyst?

Not always — many analyst roles are SQL/Excel/BI-tool only. List Python only if you actually use it for analysis, not as a checkbox.

How do I show impact without access to company metrics post-departure?

Use percentages and relative changes you documented at the time — write these down while still employed, since you lose access on exit.

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