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It is not easy being a level 2 analyst on the Z-grade who has to wear a nondescript black turtleneck. The job consists of obsessively scrolling through tables of data for days on end, making graphs, and filling out paperwork in Microsoft Excel. Prospective analysts are typically promised an exciting career working under the watchful eye of senior management while also playing video games 24/7 to pass time between crunching spreadsheets. But what happens when an analyst's skills start to wane? That is where this guide comes into play. The authors want to introduce you to their secret methods for making your work life easier, more fun, and more productive. The first step is how you look at the data. Level 2 analysts typically spend most of their time analyzing internal data or working on government contracts (some people call these boondoggles). Either way, it is important to know which model fits which type of data. For instance, cross-sectional models are most appropriate when the unit of analysis is the individual (i.e., an analyst). Conversely, most social science research relies on aggregate-level data sets that are recorded in aggregate form at a particular point in time (i.e., 1990). If you learned nothing else from our guide, this is the trick that all analysts should learn: The next step is to experiment. In both your personal life and your professional life, it is important to be bold and creative. Establish a few different methods for dealing with large amounts of data. Play around with different techniques to see which ones you like best. For instance, seeing as Excel doesn't interface well with MATLAB, try using a Python script to filter out non-mathematical data or a Microsoft Access database instead of a spreadsheet model. Lastly, ask for help from the black turtleneck brigade . Analysts have a soft spot for each other and can be very helpful in finding solutions to their problems. That said, it may be a good time to reiterate that famous quote from Mark Fisher: "They say you shouldn't look at your boss when he is wearing a black turtleneck. It is construed as a challenge to his masculinity". Whenever possible, ask for help from a fellow analyst. If you can find a mentor who will mentor you in black turtleneck fashion, then your career will be set up for success! If your boss or another manager spots you wearing a black turtleneck and acting inquisitively around the office, they may interpret it as an attempt to usurp his power and take over his position. This may be a sign that you've been promoted and it is time to celebrate! Reviews: This book was very effective in making me enjoy level 2 analyst life even more. I was able to make it through the last quarter without looking at any spreadsheets, which was very nice. The only drawback is that this book is written by two women, so it focuses on their personal experiences without much information for others (outside of the important information). The authors probably should have hired more men to balance out the ratio of fluff to advice. This book brings up many good points about getting the best work out of you but then not quitting because you're bored with your job. cfa1e77820
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