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

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand

  1. 199: The Data Job Scams Are Out of Control

    1 DAY AGO

    199: The Data Job Scams Are Out of Control

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! There’s a massive data job scam happening right now, and most applicants don’t realize they’re being targeted. I break down how these scams work, what scammers want, and the biggest red flags so you don’t waste time or lose money. 🚀 Premium Data Jobs 👉 https://www.premiumdatajobs.com/ 📊 Data Career Jumpstart Bootcamp 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa Data Fairy: 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Data job scams are everywhere right now 01:00 - Fake recruiter emails exposed 06:00 - LinkedIn scams and identity theft 12:55 - Real story: the fake check trap 17:00 - Red flags you need to know 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    24 min
  2. 198: You're not ready for the next phase of data analytics

    17 FEB

    198: You're not ready for the next phase of data analytics

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! AI is advancing fast, and most data analysts aren't ready for what's coming. But here's the thing: AI won't replace you, it'll just change how you work. I break down what the future of data analytics actually looks like and how you can prepare yourself to thrive in it. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 AI is changing data analytics faster than we can keep up 01:00 Claude Code and the AI revolution in software development 03:00 Why AI won't take your data analyst job (it's just a tool) 06:20 From individual contributor to AI manager - the mindset shift 08:08 Focus on the "what" and "when", not just the "how" 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    11 min
  3. 197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)

    10 FEB

    197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports analytics, this episode is for you. Nick walks through how he got hired by doing the work first, plus advice for breaking into the field and hopes for a strong Reds season. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 02:00 — Nick's role with the Cincinnati Reds and how his work fits into the organization 05:00 — Pivot into sports analytics and early career decisions 17:00 — How personal projects and initiative directly led to getting hired 21:00 — What the day-to-day really looks like beyond "just baseball data" 35:00 — Advice for aspiring sports analytics professionals on standing out 🔗 CONNECT WITH [GUEST] 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickWan 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    45 min
  4. 196: I wish I knew this before I learned SQL

    3 FEB

    196: I wish I knew this before I learned SQL

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I spent a lot of time learning SQL the hard way. Knowing a few key ideas sooner would have changed everything. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:03 - #1 It’s Both Super Simple & Insanely Complex 03:48 - #2 You Don’t Have to Memorize Everything 05:39 - #3 Most Beginner SQL Commands Are a Waste of Time 07:25 - #4 You Can Do More Without SQL Than You Think 09:01 - #5 Being Good at SQL Will Not Get You Hired 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    14 min
  5. 195: If I Wanted To Become a Data Analyst in 2026, This Is What I'd Do

    27 JAN

    195: If I Wanted To Become a Data Analyst in 2026, This Is What I'd Do

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Here is how I would approach becoming a data analyst in 2026 if I were starting over. Focusing on the right fundamentals early changes everything. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – How I’d Become a Data Analyst in 2026 02:00 – Learning the Right Skills Through Projects 04:30 – Why Certificates Don’t Matter 06:30 – How to Stand Out and Build Trust With Hiring Managers 07:32 – Creating a Portfolio and Networking to Land the Job 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    12 min
  6. 194: I Asked 3 Data Analysts How They ACTUALLY Got Hired

    20 JAN

    194: I Asked 3 Data Analysts How They ACTUALLY Got Hired

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Over the past few years, I’ve interviewed some of the smartest people in data. You’ll hear three real stories of people with no experience landing their first data job, and exactly how they did it. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Three real stories of breaking into data with no experience 00:38 – Thomas: From high school teacher to data role in 61 days 13:52 – Kadesha Bryant: From warehouse work to senior data roles through networking 24:35 – Rachel Finch: Escaping the night shift and landing a BI role in 95 days 39:45 – The shared pattern behind all three data career pivots 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    42 min
  7. 193: My HONEST Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2026

    13 JAN

    193: My HONEST Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2026

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Breaking into data feels harder than ever right now. I break down the real trends shaping the data job market in 2026 and what they mean for your career. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator Special thanks to Live Data Technologies for the data.Learn more about them: https://www.livedatatechnologies.com ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The real state of the data job market in 2026 02:18 – Why data engineering keeps growing while other roles slow down 05:41 – Who is actually hiring data analysts right now 07:56 – Why big tech layoffs don’t tell the full story 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    12 min
  8. 192: Will Data Analysts Survive 2026? 3 Major Predictions

    6 JAN

    192: Will Data Analysts Survive 2026? 3 Major Predictions

    Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Unsure if data analytics is still worth it in 2026? These 3 predictions explain what’s actually happening. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – 3 predictions for data analysts 00:25 – Prediction #1 02:48 – Prediction #2 07:00 – The truth about AI replacing analysts 09:24 – Prediction #3 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 🚀 March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th) Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

    16 min
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