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How to Land a Data Career Job Without Experience

How to Land a Data Career Job Without Experience

Update: 2025-04-01
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In this episode, I sit down with Avery Smith, to tackle one of the biggest challenges aspiring data professionals face—getting hired without prior experience. Avery shares his unconventional strategies for standing out, building a portfolio, and networking your way into a data career. If you're struggling to land that first job, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you break in!

Avery Smith is the founder of Data Career Jumpstart and a passionate advocate for helping people break into data careers. With a background in engineering and a self-taught journey into data science, Avery has built a thriving community focused on making data careers more accessible. He shares insights on career growth, data storytelling, and the power of personal projects in shaping a data-driven future.

Avery on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/

Data Career Jumpstart: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/

Data Career Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nfBfEtCmuvJkPQgR3bS5a

 

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How to Land a Data Career Job Without Experience

How to Land a Data Career Job Without Experience

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