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Helen Lee is a freelance data analyst and writer. She has over 15 years of marketing experience working for companies and clients in financial services, quick-service restaurants (QSR), consumer packaged goods (CPG), and education technology.
Hiring managers would like to see that you have confidence in your knowledge and experiences as a data analyst and would take the initiative to recommend a change that would benefit the company. Organizations hire candidates who can not only do the job but also bring new processes and procedures into the organization to help them save money, make money, or save time. Demonstrating your ability to do this during the interview will increase your chances of being offered the job.

Helen Lee is a freelance data analyst and writer. She has over 15 years of marketing experience working for companies and clients in financial services, quick-service restaurants (QSR), consumer packaged goods (CPG), and education technology.
"I believe data analysts in non-technical departments are usually the most familiar with the company's data. However, I have worked in companies where data was accessible to several people who were not in an analyst role. This caused much confusion over the interpretation of the data. While data dictionaries can be helpful in these situations, I believe it provides a limited explanation. I recommended that those in non-analytical jobs rely on data analysts for data access. This ensured that data was not misinterpreted which could negatively affect the strategies being created. I built a case by identifying examples of when data was misinterpreted. The company implemented my recommendation and was even willing to hire more data analysts to make sure that there were enough resources to execute my plan."

William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
When sharing your recommendation, include as many details as possible, particularly why you made it. Do not hesitate to share a recommended change that may not have been implemented. It shows your ability to take the initiative and continually consider process improvement. You can use the STAR format to frame your answer since this is a behavioral question.
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