What analytics hiring teams scan first
Show the tools you use, the business question you answered, and what changed because of your analysis.
Copy the structure, not the wording
Example profile summary
Data analyst with 4 years of experience turning operational and customer data into decisions. Strong in SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, data quality, and stakeholder reporting, with a track record of reducing manual reporting and making performance risks visible earlier.
Data analyst bullets that connect tools to decisions
Data Analyst
NorthSea Mobility B.V., Amsterdam
Mar 2022 - Present
- Built Power BI dashboards used by operations leaders across 5 markets, replacing 18 hours of manual weekly reporting.
- Analysed customer churn in SQL and Python, identifying onboarding gaps that informed a retention experiment with an 8% uplift.
- Created data-quality checks for commercial reporting, reducing recurring reconciliation issues by 35%.
- Presented monthly insights to product, finance, and customer-success stakeholders with clear actions and owners.
Skills example
Language and local fit
Use English when the vacancy or employer works internationally, but keep Dutch-market details clear: location, language level, certificates, systems, and work-route details where relevant.
Mistakes that weaken a data analyst CV
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FAQ
What should a data analyst CV show first?
Lead with SQL or analytics tools, business domain, strongest measurable outcome, and the type of stakeholders who used your work.
Should junior analysts include projects?
Yes. Show the question, dataset, method, tools, result, and a portfolio link when the work can be shared.
Can the CV be in English?
Yes for English-language vacancies and international teams. State your Dutch level honestly.
Sources checked
Last reviewed on June 23, 2026. These sources support the page guidance; the CV itself is fictional and should be adapted before use.