Interview: Data analyst

Eight questions for a data analyst interview.

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Interview: Data analyst (Candidate)

**Candidate:** Candidate
**Date:** today

1. Tell me about an analysis that changed a decision.
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2. How do you check that your data is right?
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3. Explain a statistical concept to a non-technical person.
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4. How would you investigate a sudden drop in sign-ups?
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5. What makes a good dashboard?
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6. Describe a time your findings were unpopular.
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7. How do you prioritise competing data requests?
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8. Write a query to find each customer's latest order.
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**Overall:** Strong yes

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Eight questions for a data analyst interview.

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Interview: Data analyst ({{Candidate}})

**Candidate:** {{Candidate}}
**Date:** {{date}}

1. Tell me about an analysis that changed a decision.
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2. How do you check that your data is right?
   - 
3. Explain a statistical concept to a non-technical person.
   - 
4. How would you investigate a sudden drop in sign-ups?
   - 
5. What makes a good dashboard?
   - 
6. Describe a time your findings were unpopular.
   - 
7. How do you prioritise competing data requests?
   - 
8. Write a query to find each customer's latest order.
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**Overall:** {{choice:Verdict|Strong yes|Yes|No|Strong no}}

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