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

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:16 Understanding Different Data Roles01:48 Essential Data Skills and Tools04:36 Building Projects to Showcase Skills08:13 Creating a Portfolio for Your Projects09:06 Optimizing LinkedIn and Resume10:46 Applying for Jobs and Networking12:38 Preparing for Interviews14:25 Conclusion and Final TipsJoin the Bootcamp: Data Career JumpstartBrowse Data Jobs: Find a Data JobMust-Learn Skills for Aspiring Analysts: Watch on YouTubeFind Free Datasets for Practice: Watch on YouTubeStratascratch for SQL Practice: Visit StratascratchPrepare for Interviews: Interview Simulator🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 01:06 AI Avatars Talk About the Plan02:04 Learning About Data Roles03:55 Getting Good at Excel04:55 Visualizing Data with Tableau05:54 Learning SQL Basics06:58 Starting Job Prep Early07:15 Applying for Jobs Smartly09:27 Capstone Project: Showing Off Your Skills11:22 Last Tips and Encouragement🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:24 The Cholera Outbreak in London01:04 John Snow's Revolutionary Hypothesis02:58 Lessons for Modern Data Analysts🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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 "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator🔗 LIVE DATA TECHNOLOGIES: https://www.livedatatechnologies.com/⌚ TIMESTAMPS 01:10 - Data-Driven Insights on the Job Market02:18 - The Rise of Data Engineering03:49 - AI's Impact on Data Roles04:44 - Data Analyst Jobs Are Still Growing06:27 - Job Hopping in Data Roles🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:54 Differences Between Data Analyst and Senior Data Analyst02:31 Elijah's Journey to Senior Data Analyst09:16 The Importance of Soft Skills and Continuous Learning12:42 Networking and Internal Promotions16:47 Advice for Aspiring Senior Analysts🔗 CONNECT WITH ELIJAH BUTLER:🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijahbutler🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImElijahButler_🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imelijahbutler🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY:🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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/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 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS00:10 Kaggle00:52 Data.World01:23 Reddit's r/datasets02:35 Awesome Datasets on GitHub03:51 Google Dataset Search04:57 Mendeley05:42 UC Machine Learning Repository🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 01:30 Step 1: Build Projects to Boost Confidence03:38 Step 2: Ask 'What's the Worst That Can Happen?'06:13 Step 3: Accept You Can’t Learn Everything07:24 Step 4: Fake It Till You Make It09:28 Bonus Tip: Use Affirmations to Fight Imposter Syndrome🎞️ Positive Affirmations for Aspiring Data Analysts [Listen Daily]https://youtu.be/vsuZfsYNO30?si=DctCusBQ6OaIlg9s🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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 Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 02:23 The Big Six Data Skills 05:55 The Data Learning Ladder🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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/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 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 04:10 - The Job Hunt 14:00 - The Interview Experience20:18 - Life as an Analyst 🔗 CONNECT WITH THOMAShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-gresco/🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter 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.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter  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/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS(01:39) Solution #1(06:42) Solution #2🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website -----Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

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 SPN Method13:40 Interview Process and Challenges19:34 Landing the Job and Celebrating Success23:32 Reflections and Future Plans29:12 Final Thoughts and AdviceMentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

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 BootcampConnect with Avery📊 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🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with ConfidenceTimestamps:(4:29) Key to Career Success(10:39) Is Job Hopping Worth It?(18:16) Data Analyst to Data Engineer(22:19) The Rise of Analytics Engineers(32:21) Zach’s Upbringing(37:32) The Secret to GrowthConnect with Avery:📺 Subscribe on YouTube🎙Listen to My Podcast👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn📸 Instagram🎵 TikTok

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🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with ConfidenceTimestamps:01:21 Hack #105:12 Hack #207:50 Hack #3Connect with Avery:📺 Subscribe on YouTube🎙Listen to My Podcast👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn📸 Instagram🎵 TikTokMentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

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 ⁠📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence⁠ Timestamps: (00:41) Landing a Data Job (02:50) Winning Resume (05:42) Recruiter Magic Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok

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 analytics bootcamp 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:05) Alex the Analyst (4:25) Luke Barousse (6:08) Avery Smith (7:47) Ken Jee (9:50) Josh Starmer (StatQuest) (14:26) Matt Mike (16:19) Andy Kriebel (17:33) Matt Brattin Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok

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 bootcamp ▶️ Want to be a Data Analyst? Learn These Skills w/ Luke Barousse Timestamps: (01:00) Why You Shouldn't Learn Python (04:11) Is Python in Demand? (06:03) What To Know in Python Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok

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) Networking 101 (03:25) From truck driver to data analyst (04:30) Finally given up data analyst career Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok

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 out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (04:00) Challenges and Competitions (12:55) Navigating Job Search and Visa Issues (20:46) Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok

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 Opportunities (05:32) The Frustration of Ghost Postings (08:29) Conclusion: Navigating the Tough Job Market Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok