Why a People Analytics Career Advice Guide?

In a study of over a thousand people, 35% of managers and 49% of employees in non-managerial positions said that a lack of good career advice has hurt their careers.^[1]

A study by Gallup and Strada taken across 43 public and private universities found that fewer than 20% of students reach out to their school’s career centers for advice, instead students consult with friends and family about important decisions that can determine employment.^[2] And that pattern doesn’t seem to be much different outside of the school setting. When over a thousand full-time working professionals were asked, 30% said they receive career advice from family, friends, or colleagues and 20% indicated they receive advice from an informal mentor.

This guide aims to fill this gap by serving as an informal mentor and a source of career advice to you on your journey. It can also serve as a sort of “informational interview” where, by seeing all the many paths, skills, and variations of People Analytics, you can learn more and decide if it is the right career path for you. Think of this guide like a written version of going out to coffee or having a call with an advisor to get ideas on how you could build your People Analytics skills and career. I hope it gives you the kinds of insights you might seek from a mentor, friend, or colleague.