Statistics Resume Examples & Writing Guides

Functional Resume

This format highlights your skills and qualifications, and is appropriate for job applicants who are just starting out in this field. Emphasize your abilities in analyzing data to draw business-relevant conclusions, and in data visualization techniques and tools.

In a few sentences, highlight your expertise by mentioning pertinent technical and soft skills, such as generating process documentation, or problem-solving abilities.

A successful business analyst should be adaptable to changing environments, and feature skills such as:

• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct stakeholder meetings
• Excellent presentation and time-management skills
• Documentation and writing skills
• Good listening skills

Roles such as lead business analyst, IT business analyst or product manager are the next step after this position. Aim to become a subject-matter expert in your particular field, and gain additional knowledge of best practices and project management through training, webinars or CBAP study groups.

Combination Resume

As this position requires a few years in the field, go for a combination format, which highlights both your skills and relevant achievements. Highlight your accomplishments with metrics whenever possible (e.g., “Used data to streamline existing processes in the Accounting Department, saving 12% in annual costs”).

Highlight your analytical skills that have helped solve problems and maximize performance. Also draw attention to your skills in managing a team of analysts and how you implemented procedures. For example, “Over ten years of industry-wide experience in business analysis and project management. Adept in SDLC and AGILE methodology, business intelligence and GAP analysis. Proven track record of leading and training a team to enhance business analysis functions.”

• Product management
• Business analysis
• Client support
• Effective communication
• Pragmatic marketing
• IT strategy
• Agile methodology
• Technical support
• SQL for relational databases
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Six Sigma
• Rational Unified Process

Continue accumulating extensive practical knowledge in data importing for flow charts and spreadsheets, as well as successful experiences overseeing solution design, development and implementation. Also seek opportunities to lead business analyst teams, further displaying your leadership skills. More training in data modeling and  use of cases, and general business development  will also provide you with skills and tools to step up in your career.

Chronological Resume

This format is appropriate for experienced analysts, as it shows steady career growth via an expanded work history section. Be sure to emphasize both your technical proficiency as well as your ability to lead teams to productive outcomes.

Mention achievements that touch on important qualifications such as organizing data, processing information, recommending solutions to meet business demands, inventory management, critical thinking and proficiency in database applications.

• Analysis and evaluation of complex data
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Prioritizing time efficiently
• Collaborating with different internal departments and external clients
• Preparing presentations
• Managing data sets
• Excellent writing and mathematical skills

In addition to continuing to perfect your organizational, mathematical and analytical skills as well as your expertise in developing solutions and improvements, look to gain more formal training in areas such as management consulting, along with specializations in areas of marketing, economics, accounting and business.