Data & AI

Data Analyst resume example

Data analyst resumes win on business outcomes you drove, not the SQL volume you wrote.

Top ATS keywords

Common terms ATS systems and recruiters search for in Data Analyst candidates.

sqlpythontableaulookerpower biab testingexperimentationcohort analysisdashboardsstakeholder management

Sample resume bullet points

Use these as starting points — adapt the metrics to your own outcomes.

  • Drove $2.1M annual revenue lift via cohort analysis surfacing the activation cliff at day 7.
  • Reduced reporting cycle from 4 days → 6 hours by self-serve Looker explore for 80+ stakeholders.
  • Designed and ran 14 A/B tests in Q3; 4 winners shipped, lifting trial→paid 11%.
  • Built churn-prediction model surfacing 1,200 at-risk accounts/month for CS outreach.

Common pitfalls

  • Bullets that name the dashboard not the decision
  • No business-outcome metrics
  • Treating SQL volume as a deliverable

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best resume template for a Data Analyst?
ATS Classic works well for most Data Analyst candidates because single-column, no graphics, maximum ats parse rate. You can switch templates anytime in our free builder.
Which keywords should appear on a Data Analyst resume?
Top ATS keywords for Data Analyst include: sql, python, tableau, looker, power bi, ab testing, experimentation, cohort analysis.
How long should a Data Analyst resume be?
Aim for one page if you have under ten years of experience and two pages once you cross that mark. Cut anything that doesn't move the hiring decision.
Should I include a summary section?
Yes — a 2–3 sentence summary up top primes recruiters and ATS systems with the right context. Use it to state your level, specialty, and the kind of impact you've had.
Can I download this as a PDF for free?
Yes — every download from our builder is a free, ATS-friendly PDF with selectable text. No watermark, no signup.