What is a profiler and how to become one

Key steps to become a profiler

1. Explore profiler education requirements

   Most common profiler degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.9 %

   High School Diploma

   22.1 %

   Associate

   18.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific profiler skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Profiling	28.08%
   Cycle Counts	20.27%
   T-SQL	11.91%
   Ssis	7.01%
   C #	4.81%

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3. Complete relevant profiler training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New profilers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a profiler based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real profiler resumes.

4. Research profiler duties and responsibilities

   • Manage GIS data development projects to strict specifications, budgets, and schedule deadlines using ArcInfo on Unix SunOS platform.
   • Involve in DBA responsibilities such as managing users and permissions, creating audit triggers, and overlook the daily back up.
   • Handle production issues and outline backup of ETL environment.
   • Optimize the performance of queries with modifications in T-SQL queries.

5. Apply for profiler jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a profiler job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams