If you are targeting your first Data Analyst job then this is why you should avoid guided projects

The common thing nowadays is "Coffee Sales Analysis" and "Pizza Sales Analysis"

I don't see these projects as PROJECTS

But as big RED flags

We are showing our SKILLS through projects, RIGHT?

Then what's WRONG with these projects?

Don't think from YOUR side

Think from the HIRING team's side

These projects have more than a MILLION views on YouTube

Even if you consider 50% of this NUMBER

Then just IMAGINE how many aspiring Data Analysts would have created this same project

Hiring teams see hundreds of resumes and portfolios on a DAILY basis

Just imagine how many times they would have seen the SAME titles of projects again and again

They would know that these projects are PUBLICLY available for EVERYONE

You have simply copied pasted the ENTIRE project from YouTube

So now if I want to hire a Data Analyst then how would I JUDGE you or your technical skills?

What is the USE of Pizza or Coffee sales analysis projects for MY company?

By doing such guided projects, you are involving yourself in a big circle of COMPETITION

I repeat, there were more than a MILLION views

So please AVOID guided projects at all costs

Guided projects are good for your personal PRACTICE and LinkedIn CONTENT

But try not to involve them in your PORTFOLIO or RESUME