Why your data CV isn’t getting interviews

Lead with impact, not your tool stack

SQL, Python and dashboards explain what you used, but not why your work mattered. Start with the problem you solved or the decision you supported. Include results only when you can evidence them.

Make the next role obvious

Choose a target role before rewriting your CV. Compare relevant job descriptions and bring your strongest matching examples to the top. A focused profile is more useful than an inventory of every project.

Rewrite three experience bullets using context, action and outcome. Keep the language plain and ask someone outside your team whether they understand the value you delivered.