Professional summary example
Two or three sentences that say who you are, what you are best at and what you bring to the next role:
Data analyst with 4 years of experience turning messy data into clear dashboards and recommendations. Skilled in SQL, Python and Tableau, and comfortable presenting findings to non-technical teams.
Key skills for a data analyst CV
Use the skills the job ad asks for, if you really have them. These are the ones employers search for most often:
SQLPython (pandas)TableauPower BIExcelA/B testingStatisticsData cleaningDashboard designStakeholder communication
Work experience examples
Start each bullet with a strong verb and end with a result — a number, a time saved or a problem solved.
Data Analyst, Lakeshore Retail Group
Chicago, IL · 2022 – Present
- Built a weekly sales dashboard in Tableau now used by 40 store managers.
- Found a pricing pattern that raised margin on 300 products by 4%.
- Automated a manual Excel report with Python, saving the team 6 hours a week.
Junior Analyst, Brightway Insurance
Chicago, IL · 2020 – 2022
- Cleaned and merged 5 claims datasets into one SQL model.
- Analysed A/B tests for the quote page, informing a change that lifted sign-ups by 9%.
Tips for writing a data analyst CV
- Name the exact tools in the job ad (SQL, Python, Tableau) if you really use them.
- Show the decision your analysis led to, not just the chart you made.
- Add a short project if you are changing careers into data.
- Keep jargon light; recruiters may not be analysts.
- Check how well your CV matches each job ad with Jobryxa's free job match score, then tailor it in one click.
Which template should I use?
This example uses the Data Science template. Any of our 54 templates works — you can switch design at any time without retyping. For online applications, ATS-friendly templates with clear headings are the safest choice.