The best analysts combine technical fluency with business judgment. A screen should confirm the candidate can query data independently, communicate findings plainly, and knows when the data is wrong.
Last reviewed 2026-09-10
Listen for: A clear question, method, finding, and the decision that followed.
Listen for: Joins, window functions, CTEs; explains the business purpose.
Listen for: Clarifies the decision they need to make and the metrics that matter.
Listen for: Sanity checks, reconciliation against known totals, validating pipeline assumptions.
Listen for: Leads with the answer, one chart per point, avoids jargon.
Listen for: Real experience with tools such as Tableau, Looker, Power BI, plus reasoning.
Listen for: Asks about impact and urgency, communicates trade-offs, avoids silent overcommitment.
Listen for: Documented definitions, aligned stakeholders, single source of truth.
Listen for: Honest self-assessment; not required for every analyst role.
Listen for: Reports honestly with context; suggests next steps.