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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST

Avery Smith - Data Career Coachwww.datacareerjumpstart.com
The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand
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140: What’s the Future of Data Analysts with AI?

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Will AI replace data analysts? Let’s clear up the confusion and talk about what’s next. 💌 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.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than ...

Dec 17, 202411 minEp. 140

139: The TRUTH About Landing a Data Job (Hiring Managers Tell All)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! It’s not just about skills; find out what makes hiring managers say, “You’re the one we’ve been looking for.” Featuring hiring managers like Alex The Analyst, Megan McGuire, Jesse Morris, and Andrew Madson, the episode provides actionable tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to stand out in the data job market. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 htt...

Dec 10, 202428 minEp. 139

138: Steven Tran’s 3-Month Journey to Becoming a Data Analyst

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Steven Tran went from tech support to analytics pro in just three months, and he's spilling the tea on how he made it happen. 💌 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.com/training 👩‍💻...

Dec 03, 202439 minEp. 138

137: Get PAID $1000s to Master Data Analytics Skills in 2025?

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Why pay to learn data skills when you could get paid to learn instead? Let’s explore the options and find what works for 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.datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻...

Nov 26, 202411 minEp. 137

136: How I Would Become a Data Analyst In 2025 (if I had to start over again)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! No fluff, no jargon; just the essentials to kick-start your data analyst career in 2025 with a strategy built for success. 💌 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.com/training 👩‍💻 Wa...

Nov 19, 202417 minEp. 136

135: You Need This Data Analyst Roadmap (ft. AI)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! For anyone aiming to break into data analysis, Avery’s roadmap is the ultimate guide. With practical advice and clear steps, this episode sets you up for success in just 100 days. 💌 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...

Nov 12, 202414 minEp. 135

134: The Greatest Data Analyst of All Time (John Snow)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Travel back to 1854 London and see how data visualization saved lives. John Snow’s use of data analytics to fight cholera is a groundbreaking story that still inspires analysts today. 💌 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" trai...

Nov 05, 20247 minEp. 134

133: My Honest Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2024

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Big changes are happening in the data world, and it’s not just about AI! It’s a mix of challenges and new chances in the data field. Let’s dig into what’s happening and why now’s the time to rethink your next career move. 💌 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 ...

Oct 29, 202413 minEp. 133

132: How to Become a Senior Data Analyst (ft. Elijah Butler)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Elijah Butler shares his journey from data analyst to senior roles. We talk about the key skills and strategies that can help you advance while staying true to your career goals. 💌 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 ...

Oct 22, 202426 minEp. 132

131: 7 Resources to Find Amazing Datasets (FREE)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Finding quality datasets doesn’t have to be hard. In this episode, we highlight seven must-know sources where you can easily grab free data for your next project. These resources are sure to inspire your work. Get FREE access to 1M+ Datasets here: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/datasets 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/news...

Oct 16, 20248 minEp. 131

130: 4 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome as a Data Analyst (you’re not alone)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Many people feel unqualified for a data analyst role, but there are ways to fight imposter syndrome. Learn how to boost your confidence with practical steps 💌 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.datacar...

Oct 09, 202412 minEp. 130

129: Best Data Skills to Learn (And EXACTLY When to Learn Them)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Find out which tools are most in demand, which are easiest to learn, and the best order to learn them. Learn about the Data Learning Ladder and how to quickly get started in the data industry. 💌 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 ...

Oct 02, 202410 minEp. 129

128: Meet The Math Teacher Who Landed a Data Job in 60 Days (Thomas Gresco)

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Thomas Gresco shares his journey from being a high school math teacher to landing a role as a Reimbursement Analyst in less than 70 days. He discusses the struggles of job hunting, the importance of a strong portfolio and network, and how following the SPN method transformed his career. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsl...

Sep 25, 202432 minEp. 128

127: FASTEST Way to Become a Data Analyst (feels like cheating)....Career Hacking

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Breaking into data is hard. But it doesn't have to be if you CAREER HACK. Simply find someone's journey you can relate to, and reverse-engineer their steps. 💌 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.datacar...

Sep 18, 20246 minEp. 127

126: You’ll Never Land a Data Job If You Do This

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! There's one thing that will kill a data career analyst job hunt faster than anything else...and it's really easy to do. Please don't do it! 💌 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.com/...

Sep 10, 202412 minEp. 126

125: How She Landed a Business Intelligence Analyst Job in Less than 100 Days (w/ Rachael Finch)

In this episode, Rachael Finch shares her incredible journey of transitioning from a night shift quality assurance analyst at an alcohol manufacturing company to a fully remote business intelligence analyst at Optum Healthcare within just 95 days. Rachael, a biology major, leveraged the SPN Method from The Data Analytics Accelerator to break into the data industry. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and practical advice for those looking to make a similar career shift. 06:25 Networking and the ...

Sep 03, 202432 minEp. 125

124: Meet The Million Dollar Data Engineer w/ Zach Wilson

In this episode, we explore the incredible story of Zach Wilson, a data engineer who skyrocketed his annual salary from $30,000 to $500,000 in just five years. Zach shares his experiences working for top tech companies like Facebook, Netflix, and Airbnb and details his transformation from a struggling drug user to a highly successful engineer. Connect with Zach Wilson : 🤝 Follow on Linkedin ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube 📩 Subscribe to Newsletter 🎒 Learn About Bootcamp Connect with Avery 📊 Come to ...

Aug 28, 202444 min

123: This One Resume Hack Will 10x Your Data Job Hunt

Learn three powerful resume hacks to navigate the applicant tracking system (ATS) and significantly increase your chances of landing a data job. Discover how changing your job titles, editing your job experiences, and creatively enhancing bullet points on your resume can help you get noticed in an oversaturated job market. 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training ⁠ ⁠ 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp ⁠ 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ⁠...

Aug 21, 202414 min

122: I Landed an $80k Data Analyst Job After The Data Analytics Certificate

Wondering if the Google Data Analytics Certificate can actually land you a job? Join Avery as he reveals how his Reddit friend Goob Goob got an $80K remote data analyst position just 52 days after completing the cert. Avery breaks down Goob Goob's journey, key resume tips, the importance of networking, and how your previous experience can be your secret weapon in the job hunt. 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training ⁠ 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp ⁠ �...

Aug 14, 202410 min

121: Genius Data Advice for 20 Minutes Straight

20 minutes of straight genius data advice. Learn form the top data analysts on what hiring managers are looking for, how to ace the interview, the future of Data & AI, and networking effortlessly. Listen to the episodes: Alex the Analyst Luke Barousse Avery Smith Ken Jee Josh Starmer (StatQuest) Matt Mike Andy Kriebel Matt Brattin ⁠ 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ⁠ ⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training ⁠ ⁠ 🏫 Check out my 10-week data anal...

Jul 31, 202421 min

120: Don’t Learn Python as a Data Analyst (Learn This Instead)

Although Python is talked about a lot in the data world, if you are aiming for your first data analyst role, I don’t think you should learn it. It takes too much time, it’s hard to learn, and it’s hard to use. In this episode, I’ll dive into more of the specifics and what to focus on instead. ⁠ 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence ⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training ⁠ ⁠ 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics...

Jul 24, 20248 min

119: Think Twice Before Switching to Data Analytics

This is an incredible episode where Avery took on listener questions and questions from you guys. It’s kind of ragtag. Multiple questions here concern how to start your data career and what you should do in that process. So, if you’re on that journey, this episode is for you. ⁠ 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ⁠ ⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training ⁠ ⁠ 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (01:30) Where do I start? (02:15)...

Jul 18, 202416 min

118: The Data Analyst Who Applied to 1300 Jobs w/ Venkata Sai

Avery interviews Sai, a lead data analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Sai shares his journey from a small town in India to a successful career in data analytics in the U.S. He discusses his educational background, challenges, strategies to land a job, and success on LinkedIn and TopMate as a career coach. Connect with Venkata Sai 🤝 Follow on Linkedin 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check ...

Jul 10, 202428 min

117: Why Landing a Data Analyst Job Feels IMPOSSIBLE

Struggling to secure a data analyst job? You're not alone! These advices in this episode help you stand out and land your dream data job even with no prior experience. Tune in for insider tips and real success stories! 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence ⁠ ⁠ 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ⁠ ⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training ⁠ ⁠ 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (02:30) The Scarcity of Remote Analyst Opportunit...

Jul 08, 202412 min

116: Becoming a Data Analyst with No Degree and No Experience w/ Trevor Maxwell

Avery chats with Trevor Maxwell, who transformed his career from an industrial printer technician and construction worker to a remote technical business analyst. Learn how Trevor leveraged the Data Career Podcast and a data bootcamp to break into the data industry despite having no prior tech experience or degree. Connect with Trevor Maxwell: 🤝 Follow on Linkedin 🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my ne...

Jun 26, 202440 min

115: How to go From I.T. to Data Analytics w/ Monica Royal

Avery and Monica discuss Monica's fascinating career pivot from IT and information systems to data analytics. Learn how to use data in your current job, the importance of having a supportive manager, and the potential for internal career transitions. Connect with Monica Kay Royal : 🤝 Follow on Linkedin ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube 🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data J...

Jun 19, 202429 min

114: Standing Up For Yourself as a Data Analyst w/ Shailvi Wakhlu

Avery talks with guest Shailvi Wakhlu, a seasoned data professional who navigated her way from individual contributor to head of analytics and senior director roles. In this episode, Shailvi shares practical tips on self-advocacy, negotiating salaries, and effectively showcasing your skills. 🤝 Connect with Shailvi Wakhlu on LinkedIn 📙 Get Self-Advocacy Book 🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next fr...

Jun 12, 202434 min

113: Operations Research, Prescriptive Analytics, & Decision Science w/ Adam De Jans & Steven Stark

Get insights into career transitions, the importance of networking, and the tools used in data positions in this episode! Avery talks with data experts Steven Stark and Adam Dijans as they explore the fascinating field of operations research. 🤝 Connect with Adam De Jans 🤝 Connect with Steven Stark 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence ⁠ ⁠ 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ⁠ ⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training ⁠ ⁠ 🏫 Check out my 10-week dat...

Jun 05, 202441 min

112: This Math Teacher Became a Data Analyst in 50 Days w/ Alex Sanchez

Avery Smith interviews Alex Sanchez, a high school math teacher who transitioned to a data analyst role at 7-Eleven in just 50 days. Alex's journey is inspiring and practical. He discusses key strategies, transferable skills, and the importance of networking in a way that is immediately applicable. Whether you're aspiring to break into the data field or considering a career shift, Alex's story offers valuable insights and actionable advice. 🤝 Connect with Alex Sanchez on Linkedin 🧙‍♂️ Ace the ...

May 29, 202447 min

111: How This Indian Immigrant Landed a Data Job in Canada in 100 Days w/ Krishna Bharatula

Avery interviews Krishna, who shares his inspiring journey from an Indian engineer to a Canadian data imaging analyst in just under 100 days. Discover how Krishna overcame numerous job rejections, leveraged the SPN method (Skills, Portfolio, Network), and used strategic networking and a refined portfolio to land his dream job. 🤝 Connect with Vincen Daily on Linkedin 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence ⁠ ⁠ 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips ⁠ ⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How ...

May 22, 202435 min
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