Is my ATS-friendly resume actually hurting my chances?

@UXDesigner415 One more tip for your data analyst resume: create a brief "Technical Profile" or summary statement at the top that positions you as a data analyst, not a student. Something like: "Data analyst with experience in statistical modeling, database design, and creating actionable business insights through visualization. Proficient in Python, SQL, and Tableau with a focus on financial and marketing analytics."
This frames everything that follows from a professional perspective rather than an academic one.

Thank you all so much for this incredible advice! I'm feeling much more confident about transforming my data analyst resume now. I'm going to:

Create a dedicated "Data Projects" section with professional descriptions
Focus on business problems solved and quantifiable results
Use strong action verbs and highlight technical skills
Create a GitHub portfolio to showcase my actual work
Emphasize data scale and complexity
Include presentations and communication experience
Add a skills summary at the top

Would it be helpful to include a small data visualization I created as part of my resume, or should I save all that for the portfolio?

@UXDesigner415 Regarding visualizations - I'd save those for your portfolio rather than embedding them in your data analyst resume. Keep your resume clean and text-based for ATS compatibility. However, you could include a QR code linking to your portfolio if you're submitting physical copies!
One more thing: I found the Resume Writing Lab site super helpful when writing my data analyst resume. They have specific guides for showcasing projects as experience that really helped me structure my descriptions professionally.