Most data analysts have trouble finding a usable data set for their portfolio. Here's the step-by-step process to never get stuck again:

Find a data set that's actually interesting to you

🕵️‍♀️ Real World Fake Data has dozens of ready-to-use datasets including HR, Healthcare, Finance, and more! → t.ly/rwfd

👨‍🔬 Data is Plural provides a mega spreadsheet with 1,500 curated data sets, updated weekly. Go wild! → t.ly/data-is-plural

Get inspired by what others have created

💡 Search the Tableau Public Discover feature to get inspired, even if you aren't using Tableau. → t.ly/tableau-hr-examples

🎨 Check out the Real World Fake Data recaps for ideas on what can be created with those data sets → t.ly/rwfd-healthcare

Build your own, and add it to your portfolio

👩‍🏭 Get working to build your own version (never copy another person's work!)

👷‍♂️ Build a portfolio site and add your projects when you are finished

Follow these steps until you have 5-10 projects

Having an awesome portfolio will set you apart from the crowd of job seekers!