I’ve spent the last 10 years working as a data analyst, data scientist, and data engineer for some pretty cool companies like ExxonMobil, MIT, the Utah Jazz, and others. And the last 4, I’ve spent them teaching others how to land their first data job. My students now work at Apple, Amazon, Rivian, Tesla, and other cool companies. Let me share the 13 things I wish I knew when I was getting started. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacaree...
Jul 23, 2025•25 min•Ep. 170
The data analysis landscape is changing rapidly. New AI tools are emerging every week, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. So in this video, I compare ChatGPT and Julius AI to see how they stack up against each other. We'll use a dataset of 1,444 data job listings from FindADataJob.com to analyze trends in the 2025 data job market to answer the question: Which AI tool is best suited for your data analysis needs? Where I Go To Find Datasets (as a data analyst) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com...
Jul 15, 2025•29 min•Ep. 169
Tired of spending money on data courses you never finish? Here are 7 essential books that will actually boost your analytical skills, with no subscription required! Plus, make sure to tune in till the end as one lucky listener will get a free book from this list! Get the books here! DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 👉...
Jul 08, 2025•14 min•Ep. 168
Jason Bryll is a healthcare analytics expert and hiring manager with nearly two decades of experience. In this episode, Jason explains what healthcare analytics entails, why it's essential, and the role of AI in the field. More importantly, you'll learn how to stand out to hiring managers-- even in today's market! Wanna dive further into healthcare analytics? Here's your next podcast: 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/160-she-became-a-data-analyst-after-a-20-year-career-in-physical-therap...
Jul 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 167
Turn your current tasks into clear, resume-ready bullets that sound more data-focused 👉 Resume Transformer: https://datafairy.io/GMM2DJKWM9 Here's a realization you need to hear: You're a Data Analyst ALREADY. You're not as far away as you think you are. In this episode, I teach you how to reframe your everyday tasks (and mind) to showcase your existing data skills, along with some real-life examples from my bootcamp students! Also, I provide useful tips to enhance your LinkedIn profile and res...
Jun 24, 2025•13 min•Ep. 166
Get your next job(s) with AI💸 and sustainably work 2-3 jobs 👉 https://go.elevatedtech.us/course-avery Enter the code AVERY20 at checkout to save 20%! What's the secret to having three six-figure jobs at once? My guest, Delaney William, cracked the code on overemployment/ job stacking and he's here to spill the beans! Is overemployment a genius move or totally unethical? Delaney shares his personal journey, the secrets to his efficiency, and how he helps others triple their income without worki...
Jun 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 165
Try Keboola 👉 https://www.keboola.com/mcp?utm_campaign=FY25_Q2_RoW_Marketing_Events_Webinar_Keboola_MCP_Server_Launch_June&utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Avery Today, we'll create an entire data pipeline from scratch without writing a single line of code! Using Keboola MCP server and ClaudeAI, we’ll extract data from my FindADataJob.com RSS feed, transform it, load it into Google BigQuery, and visualize it with Streamlit. This is the future of data engineering! Keboola MCP Integration: h...
Jun 12, 2025•32 min•Ep. 164
Try Julius.ai 👉 https://bit.ly/4jn4cFF Coupon code: AVERY25 AI is transforming how we work, how we make decisions, and how we understand the world through data. In this episode, I explore how Julius AI can simplify your data tasks, automate repetitive work, and offer valuable insights in MINUTES. Dive into the future of data analysis and get ready to 10x your productivity! Get my weekly newsletters (free): https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter Learn more about my CRM Course Creator 360...
Jun 03, 2025•18 min•Ep. 163
Break into data analytics EVEN without a degree, just like our guest for today's episode! He's Ryan Ponder, a Data Analytics Accelerator program student who transitioned from Loan Officer to Data Analyst within his company-- without a degree. He shares how he leveraged internal opportunities and attained his new role. Tune in and learn actionable steps for making an internal pivot and overcoming career challenges! 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 http...
May 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 162
Struggling to break into data analyst roles because you have no experience? In this episode, I reveal 6 overlooked, easier-to-land entry-level data jobs that can kickstart your data career. I also provide 7 reasons why these roles are worth considering! 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.dat...
May 20, 2025•12 min•Ep. 161
Melody Santos has successfully transitioned from a physical therapist to a revenue analyst in a few months! In this episode, she shares three main steps that expedited her journey, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and offers valuable advice for anyone looking to pivot into a data career. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your Fir...
May 13, 2025•26 min•Ep. 160
If you're thinking about doing the Google Data Analytics Certificate, you need to hear this: DON'T. In this episode, I list five reasons why it is a waste of time. The ONLY Framework to Become a Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method): https://youtu.be/XUxWQgh3soo?si=v3SQV3zJ4h0jH1uQ 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" tr...
May 06, 2025•21 min•Ep. 159
🎯 I analyzed 2,893 data analyst job postings so you don’t have to, and here’s what I found: **You might be wasting your time learning the wrong skills.** Find out how to pivot your career the data-driven way and stay ahead of the game. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart....
Apr 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 158
Megan Bowers took an unconventional path to break into the data world. Starting from a self-guided Data Science Bootcamp, she shared her journey through blogging and gained millions of views, and then BOOM! Job offers and monetization opportunities flooded. This is her story. 📌 Interested in blogging for my publication? Get on this interest list: https://tally.so/r/3l4xQW 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter...
Apr 22, 2025•31 min•Ep. 157
YOU want to break into data analytics but not sure where to start? This interactive choose-your-own-adventure episode will help you! Get ready to make real-life decisions that will shape your data career. Play now and see where your choices take you. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.dataca...
Apr 15, 2025•20 min•Ep. 156
Cindy Clifford, a seasoned educator of 25 years, refused to let age or past career define her. She used her skills honed as a teacher and pivoted to data analytics! If you feel you're too old to pivot and become a data analyst, it's never too late-- dive into Cindy's story. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" traini...
Apr 08, 2025•34 min•Ep. 155
Jen Hawkins went from delivering pizzas to becoming a six-figure data analyst at a FAANG company in just 17 weeks. In our chat, she shares her Data Accelerator Program journey, how she used her background and new skills to stay motivated, land job offers, and eventually achieve her dream role. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your Fi...
Apr 01, 2025•27 min•Ep. 154
I talk with job search expert Steve Dalton about his radical approach to landing your dream job-- WITHOUT applying online! As the author of 'The Job Closer' and 'The 2-Hour Job Search, Steve advocates for a networking-based strategy and explains the importance of asking for advice rather than referrals. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to La...
Mar 25, 2025•42 min•Ep. 153
In this episode I'll show you what it takes to land data analyst jobs! I'll provide in-depth insights and tips for six data analyst positions with salaries ranging from $35K to $200K-- and why should you apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.da...
Mar 18, 2025•19 min•Ep. 152
Over the past 1000 days, I've interviewed some of the brightest minds in the data world. And in today’s episode, you’ll hear genius career advice from 6 of my favorite female data analysts. They’ll teach you what it’s like working in data, and help you learn what it takes to actually land a data job. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land ...
Mar 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 151
In this episode, I uncover the nine biggest LIES about landing a data job. Maybe what's stopping you from pursuing a data career is just a big lie. No College Degree As A Data Analyst YT Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo0oTKi2fPNjHi6iXT3Pu68kUmiT-xDWs Don’t Learn Python as a Data Analyst (Learn This Instead): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVhURHXMSlA 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘...
Mar 04, 2025•16 min•Ep. 150
I tested DeepSeek-- an emerging AI platform that makes ChatGPT look ancient! I asked it to outline a comprehensive roadmap for becoming a data analyst. What it said scared me (Spoiler: it basically copied my SPN Method)! Listen to NEXT: My interview with StatQuest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqtQUg4mZ9I 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How ...
Feb 25, 2025•17 min•Ep. 149
Meet @SundasKhalid : High school dropout, immigrant, and now a powerhouse in data at Google! She shares pivotal tips for breaking into data, invaluable financial literacy insights, and how she champions salary negotiation by helping others secure higher pay. Special offer for Data Career Podcast viewers : Use the code AVERY 20 to avail of HUGE discounts from Sundas' Negotiation Masterclass: https://sklab.io/p/salary What's Sundas' REAL 6-Figure Tech Salary After 10 Years? https://youtu.be/EjJm_r...
Feb 18, 2025•36 min•Ep. 148
In this episode, I chat with Daliana Liu of The Data Scientist Show! She talks about her career journey, including her tenure at Amazon, and offers practical advice on making data science impactful in business. Tune in to discover what truly makes a great data scientist and check out Daliana's Data Science Career Accelerator course, designed to help data scientists advance their careers: https://maven.com/dalianaliu/ds-career 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox we...
Feb 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 147
I won't lie, I'm pretty nervous. In this episode, I share my AMBITIOUS plan to help 52 people land their dream data jobs this year! I call it 'Mission 52,' and I'll make myself more accountable to all of you by documenting my whole journey. Learn more about PremiumDataJobs here: https://youtu.be/yELzmrEGPbU 👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.dataca...
Feb 04, 2025•10 min•Ep. 146
Want to leapfrog 99% of your peers in the data analyst field (within the next THREE TO SIX months)? Tune in to discover the strategies you need! Listen to this NEXT: The ONLY Framework To Become A Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method) https://youtu.be/XUxWQgh3soo 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://w...
Jan 28, 2025•16 min•Ep. 145
How do you make data analytics fun and engaging? In this episode, I chat with YouTube sensation Thu Vu. We discuss Python's growing significance, trends in the data job market, plus get a sneak peek into her new initiative, Python for AI Projects. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacaree...
Jan 21, 2025•34 min•Ep. 144
Are you tired of applying to job after job on LinkedIn only to hear absolutely nothing? Today I share the secret LinkedIn hack-- learn how the top 1% find fresh data roles and network directly with hiring managers, how to skip the oversaturated jobs tab, and dive into the ultimate guide to finding untouched opportunities. Visit https://www.premiumdatajobs.com/ We know job hunting sucks 😫 Let us do it for you! 🤝 ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - Think Like the Top 1% of Job Seekers 03:2...
Jan 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 143
Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, author of 'Storytelling with Data' and 'Daphne Draws Data,' shares her journey from studying mathematics to becoming a leading figure in data visualization. Cole discusses her career path, the importance of clear communication in data visualization, and tips on how to make complex data understandable. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 h...
Jan 06, 2025•34 min•Ep. 142
Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Starting a career in data can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Learn how to combine skills, projects, and connections to create real opportunities. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://...
Dec 28, 2024•13 min•Ep. 141
