Web Analytics Jobs – Module 13

For this post, I chose a job posted on Monster.com with the company Vanguard – an investment management company.

You can find the full details of the job here:  http://jobview.monster.com/Web-Analytics-Implementation-Manager-digital-intelligence-Job-Malvern-PA-116722299.aspx

I chose this job because it seems as though it would allow the candidate to interact with the business, while maintaining a wealth of technical knowledge and prowess. (Much like my current job). I also liked the fact that the company doesn't list a myriad of platform specific skills – which could mean either 1.) They haven’t the slightest idea what to do in terms of analytics, or 2.) They’re open to suggestion and interpretation as to the best way to proceed.

Some of the qualifications (skills) mentioned in the job posting include:

    1.     Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Business Objects, Cognos, SQL and SAS   preferable.

'   2.     Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to form hypotheses and draw meaningful insights from disparate data sources.

    3.     Past experience with WebTrends, Adobe SiteCatalyst, IBM Coremetrics, Comscore Digital Analytix, Google Analytics or other simlar tools required. Proficiency with SQL, HTML and Javascript will be essential.

In order to make myself more attractive to this position, I would:

    1.     Cite my experience gained through interacting with the GMI employees that have helped me apply material from this course to real world projects – including introducing me to Adobe SC.

    

    2.     Cite my experience performing analytics for small businesses for the past several years.

    3.     Show off my analytical prowess by showing Vangard some of the automation processes I’ve created for GMI (process analysis requires you to know something end-to-end – an immensely valuable skill in any sort of implementation role.

All in all, I think this would be a great position for me – as I have much of the experience, many of the technical qualifications, and a definite level of interest. To be completely honest, though, I don't think I’ll be leaving GMI anytime soon (I love my job! J)