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

Data Career Podcast 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

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

    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.



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    Timestamps:

    (04:31) Initial Challenges and Adaptability
    (17:06) Landing the Job: Key Strategies
    (24:31) The Hidden Job Market
    (29:04) The Importance of Networking
    (32:27) Transitioning from Teaching to Data Analytics



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

    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



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    ⁠📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training⁠

    ⁠🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp



    Timestamps:

    (10:35) The Job Hunt: Strategies and Success
    (17:35) Networking and Tailoring: Keys to Landing the Job
    (32:19) Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Data Analysts



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    • 33 min
    110: Pizza to Pixels: The Data Transition w/ Vincen Dailey

    110: Pizza to Pixels: The Data Transition w/ Vincen Dailey

    In this episode, host Avery sits down with Vincen, a current student halfway through a data analytics accelerator bootcamp and a pizza restaurant manager looking to pivot his career into data.

    Vincent shares his journey from mortgage banking to managing a family pizza place and his motivation to break into the data field.



    🤝 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 to Land Your First Data Job” training⁠

    ⁠🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp



    Timestamps:

    (02:30) Vincent's Journey into Data Analytics
    (06:59) The Impact of Networking and the SPN Method
    (10:57) The Value of Community Support in Data Learning



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    • 26 min
    109: How to Become a Data Visualization Designer & a Creative Data Analyst w/ Alli Torban

    109: How to Become a Data Visualization Designer & a Creative Data Analyst w/ Alli Torban

    This episode features Alli Torban, a leading data information designer, sharing her career journey from a data analyst to teaching data visualization to companies like Google and Moderna.

    Alli advises on becoming a data viz designer, emphasizing the significance of data literacy, tool mastery, and building a portfolio with personal projects.



    Connect with Alli Torban :

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    📔 Learn About Chart Spark



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    ⁠📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training⁠

    ⁠🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp



    Timestamps:

    (08:16) Alli's Transition to Freelance and Starting Her Own Company
    (17:40) Advice for Aspiring Data Visualization Designers
    (21:42) Unlocking Creativity with Practical Inspiration and Prompts



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    • 34 min
    108: Data Analyst Mock Interview

    108: Data Analyst Mock Interview

    In this episode, Avery conducts mock data analyst interview sessions with two participants, Richard and Joey, employing a newly developed tool called Interview Simulator.

    The interview scenarios are designed to replicate real-life interviews. They aim to prepare aspiring data professionals for upcoming job interviews by showcasing examples of good practices and areas for improvement.



    🧙‍♂️ 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:

    (01:40) - Tell Me About Yourself
    (05:31) - Explain SQL Window Function
    (09:55) - How Many Meeting Rooms



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    • 17 min
    107: Interview Prep - Practice Mock Interview - Listen to Practice Before Your Interview

    107: Interview Prep - Practice Mock Interview - Listen to Practice Before Your Interview

    This is a mock job interview in which Avery the interviewer asks a series of common but important questions to gauge the interviewee's fit for a new company with a dynamic environment.

    Questions cover reasons for seeking a new job, decision-making examples, handling deadlines, dealing with difficult co-workers, problem-solving skills, adapting to change, plans, and salary expectations.



    🧙‍♂️ 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:

    (00:08) - Getting to Know You: Background and Aspirations
    (01:25) - Decision Making and Problem Solving in the Workplace
    (02:15) - Handling Deadlines and Difficult Co-workers
    (03:58) - Adapting to a New Company's Challenges
    (05:48) - Future Goals and Salary Expectations



    Connect with Avery:

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    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Zoaloaz ,

Awesome Data Career Podcast!!

I stumbled upon Avery Smith's Data Career Podcast recently, and I've been hooked ever since! Avery is doing an incredible job with his episodes, making the world of data analytics feel approachable and exciting.

His casual yet informative style creates a perfect balance, making complex topics feel digestible. Avery's insights and the diverse range of guests he brings on the show provide valuable perspectives for anyone looking to break into the data field.

So, if you're looking to dive into data analytics or level up your skills, Avery Smith's Data Career Podcast is an absolute must-listen. It's like having a friendly mentor guiding you on your data journey. Keep up the fantastic work, Avery! 👏

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Avery is the Joe Rogan of data podcasts

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