What is a survey analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a survey analyst

1. Explore survey analyst education requirements

   Most common survey analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   62.6 %

   Master's

   12.8 %

   Associate

   12.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific survey analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Analyze Data	12.39%
   Survey Design	12.06%
   Survey Instruments	11.85%
   Stata	8.51%
   SAS	8.18%

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3. Complete relevant survey analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New survey analysts 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 survey analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real survey analyst resumes.

4. Research survey analyst duties and responsibilities

   • Help develop and handle both on and offsite SEO solutions as well as managing local campaigns and international SEO efforts.
   • Collect and process statistical data on substance abuse using SAS.
   • Maintain project repository and create PowerPoint presentations.
   • Present information to staff using a Microsoft PowerPoint document.

5. Prepare your survey analyst resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your survey analyst resume.

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6. Apply for survey analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a survey analyst 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