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30 Rhodes Avenue

Oranjesig
Bloemfontein
9301
www.centlec.co.za
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resource @centlec
@centlecutility

INTERVIEW REPORT FORM


Position Applied
For
Salary Level
Number of
Positions
Surname
First Name
Date:
Interview Panel:
CHAIRPERSON:
PANELIST:
PANELIST:
HRO: ME. M MOLEHE

Unions:
SAMWU –
IMATU –
Panel Discussion:

Directorate:
Division:
Section:

5 4 3 2 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Directors: MC Mokitlane (Chairperson), MB Mfanta (Deputy Chairperson), G Mohanoe (NED)


DR Barlow (NED), NT Baloyi (NED), MA Mopeli (NED), MS Sekoboto (CEO)
1. Question

Tell us about yourself, your qualifications and work experience and


also explaining what sparked your interest in this field.

Answer
Own description

Comments:

2. Question

What do data analysts do?

Answer

Outline the main tasks of a data analyst: identify, collect, clean,


analyze, and interpret. Talk about how these tasks can lead to
better business decisions and be ready to explain the value of data-
driven decision-making.
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Comments:

3. Question

What was your most successful/most challenging data analysis


project?

Answer

Want to evaluate strengths and weaknesses as a Data analyst. How


you overcome challenges and how do you measure the success of
data project.

Comments:

4. Question

What is your process for cleaning data? Cite some types of


data you find when cleaning data.

Answer
Data cleaning is the process of fixing or removing incorrect,
corrupted, incorrectly formatted, duplicate, or incomplete data
within a dataset.
NB: There is no one absolute way to prescribe the exact steps in the
data cleaning process because the processes will vary from dataset
to dataset.
Types of data:
• Missing data
• Duplicate data
• Data from different sources
• Structural errors
• Outliers

Comments:

5. Question

What are the various steps involved in any analytics project?

Answer

The various steps involved in any common analytics projects are as


follows:
o Understanding the Problem
Understand the business problem, define the organizational goals,
and plan for a lucrative solution.
o Collecting Data
Gather the right data from various sources and other information
based on your priorities.
o Cleaning Data
Clean the data to remove unwanted, redundant, and missing values,
and make it ready for analysis.
o Exploring and Analyzing Data
Use data visualization and business intelligence tools, data mining
techniques, and predictive modeling to analyze data.
o Interpreting the Results
Interpret the results to find out hidden patterns, future trends, and
gain insights.

Comments

6. Question
Explain descriptive analytics and example thereof.

Answer

Statistical interpretation used to analyze historical data to identify


patterns and relationships.
It helps understand what has happened in the past and provides
businesses the perfect base to track trends.
Example: An ice cream company can analyze how much ice cream
was sold, which flavors were sold, and whether more or less ice
cream was sold than the day before

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7. Question

What are the ethical considerations of data analysis? Name


three key ones especially in public sector.

Answer

Some of the most the ethical considerations of data analysis


include:

o Privacy: Safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of


individuals' data, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy
laws and regulations.
o Informed Consent: Obtaining informed consent from
individuals whose data is being analyzed, explaining the
purpose and potential implications of the analysis.
o Data Security: Implementing robust security measures to
protect data from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse.
o Data Bias: Being mindful of potential biases in data collection,
processing, or interpretation that may lead to unfair or
discriminatory outcomes.
o Transparency: Being transparent about the data analysis
methodologies, algorithms, and models used, enabling
stakeholders to understand and assess the results.
o Data Ownership and Rights: Respecting data ownership rights
and intellectual property, using data only within the boundaries
of legal permissions or agreements.
o Accountability: Taking responsibility for the consequences of
data analysis, ensuring that actions based on the analysis are
fair, just, and beneficial to individuals and society.
o Data Quality and Integrity: Ensuring the accuracy,
completeness, and reliability of data used in the analysis to
avoid misleading or incorrect conclusions.
o Social Impact: Considering the potential social impact of data
analysis results, including potential unintended consequences
or negative effects on marginalized groups.
o Compliance: Adhering to legal and regulatory requirements
related to data analysis, such as data protection laws, industry
standards, and ethical guidelines.

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8. Question

Which are the technical tools that you have used for analysis
and presentation purposes?

Answer

As a data analyst, you are expected to know the tools mentioned


below for analysis and presentation purposes. Some of the popular
tools you should know are:

o MS SQL Server, MySQL


For working with data stored in relational databases
o MS Excel
For creating reports and dashboards
o Python, R, SPSS
For statistical analysis, data modeling, and exploratory analysis
o MS PowerPoint
For presentation, displaying the final results and important
conclusions.

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9. Question

Give an example of how you set goals?

Answer

Plan and set goals.


Thorough planning that involves team members, stakeholders. I
plan to coordinate a presentation and invite inputs from the group
to provide recommendations. Set goals and once we execute the
steps of our planning, I strive to boost confidence to optimal
performance.

Comments
HUMAN RESOURCES
Employment and EE

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