Friday, February 28 - "How Do I Transition Into Analytical Roles?"

Happy Monday!

Here’s what’s on the job description for today:

1. New roles from a fintech company taking on the banking industry.

2. Today’s Question: “I want to move into a more analytical-focused role. How do I show interest or relevance?”

IN HIRING

Cleo

• Cleo is an AI company that uses an automated chat bot to help its wide user base do their banking easier and faster.

• Quite a number of roles are open, mostly across Europe, and in Marketing, Product, and Growth.

• Here are a few of the most interesting roles available

  • Senior Marketing Analyst, Growth Marketing - Click here for full details

  • Lead Product Manager, New Ventures - Click here for full details

  • Senior Product Analyst, Commercial - Click here for full details

Click here for the company’s career page

TODAY’S QUESTION

Today’s Question: “I want to move into a more analytical-focused role. How do I show interest or relevance?”

Recommendation: this is a transition I made, and while I have my regrets looking back, here is how I’d do it if given another opportunity:

• First, research and begin learning the necessary basic foundational skills that are relevant to the roles you want.

  • This can be done through LLMs or your own search using LinkedIn.

  • I’d recommend using YouTube or something free to learn. No one cares about an online certification you paid for. It just isn’t that relevant, so you might as well use the free version.

• Second, have a way of showing those skills on your resume without listing them in a “skills section”.

  • The skills section or lists like it aren’t taken that serious, if they’re even read at all.

  • Instead, find a way to incorporate it into an internship, your current role, or if that fails, consult a local business for free and add entrepreneurial experience to your resume. This is more interesting, gives you something to talk about in the interview, and could lead to a revenue generating business.

• Finally, unless you have proven experience using the tools or software required, you’re going to struggle to land interviews.

  • You’ve chosen a difficult path and things are competitive. You’re likely going to need every tool available to give yourself a chance.

  • Therefor, networking is likely a requirement. Meet with everyone who has the jobs you want or are on teams you want to be on and get to know them. Ask them what they would do in your position and most importantly, get them to like you - you’ll need referrals!

Conclusion:

This is a fun and interesting path but challenging. Take advantage of every opportunity, be humble with your next job title, and keep pushing!