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

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach

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

  1. 170: Brutally Honest Advice About Landing a Data Job in 23 Minutes

    HACE 3 DÍAS

    170: Brutally Honest Advice About Landing a Data Job in 23 Minutes

    I’ve spent the last 10 years working as a data analyst, data scientist, and data engineer for some pretty cool companies like ExxonMobil, MIT, the Utah Jazz, and others. And the last 4, I’ve spent them teaching others how to land their first data job. My students now work at Apple, Amazon, Rivian, Tesla, and other cool companies. Let me share the 13 things I wish I knew when I was getting started. 💌 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 00:00 Introduction 00:28 - 1. Your Skills Aren't Holding You Back 01:56 - 2. You Will Get Paid to Learn on the Job 03:25 - 3. You Don't Have to Know Everything 04:27 - 4. Who You Know Matters More Than What You Do 07:08 - 5. Your Domain Expertise Matters 09:20 - 6. Don't Take Job Rejections Personally 12:07 - 7. Data Job Titles Are Confusing 13:29 - 8. Data Tools Matter Less Than You Think 14:38 - 9. The Bookends of Analysis Are Most Important 16:14 - 10. How You Present Your Digital Self Is Important 17:42 - 11. All Industries Experience Cycles 20:11 - 12. Mentorship is the Shortcut to Results 22:11 - 13. You'll Never Stop Learning 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

    25 min
  2. 169: ChatGPT vs Julius AI: Who Analyzes Data Better?

    15 JUL

    169: ChatGPT vs Julius AI: Who Analyzes Data Better?

    The data analysis landscape is changing rapidly. New AI tools are emerging every week, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. So in this video, I compare ChatGPT and Julius AI to see how they stack up against each other. We'll use a dataset of 1,444 data job listings from FindADataJob.com to analyze trends in the 2025 data job market to answer the question: Which AI tool is best suited for your data analysis needs? Where I Go To Find Datasets (as a data analyst) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/131-7-resources-to-find-amazing-datasets-free 💌 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 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Comparing ChatGPT and Julius AI 01:17 Uploading and Previewing Data 03:01 Data Analysis Suggestions 05:04 What State Has The Most Jobs Listed? 08:08 Analyzing Job Trends Over Time 10:31 Customizable Chart Themes 11:10 Analyzing Job Salary Trends 17:01 Investigating Experience Levels in Job Listings 19:44 Handling Missing Data with MissingNo 21:34 Exploring Interesting Trends in the Dataset 25:34 Conclusion: Which Tool Should You Use? 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

    29 min
  3. 168: Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead

    8 JUL

    168: Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead

    Tired of spending money on data courses you never finish? Here are 7 essential books that will actually boost your analytical skills, with no subscription required! Plus, make sure to tune in till the end as one lucky listener will get a free book from this list! Get the books here! DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 👉 https://amzn.to/3ZYHhsG Ace the Data Science Interview by Nick Singh and Kevin Huo 👉 https://amzn.to/3XZ9IaB Moneyball by Michael Lewis 👉 https://amzn.to/44fy4OD The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning by Josh Starmer 👉 https://amzn.to/40hRgu2 Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley 👉 https://amzn.to/3W84K8K Data Science for Business by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett 👉 https://amzn.to/4k7jkaD The Big Book of Dashboards by Steve Wexler, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Andy Cotgreave 👉 https://amzn.to/462GJVj 💌 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 Book 1: The Big Book of Dashboards 02:52 Book 2: Data Science for Business 04:38 Book 3: Fundamentals of Data Engineering 06:05 Book 4: The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning 07:52 Book 5: Moneyball 10:09 Book 6: Ace the Data Science Interview 11:24 Book 7: Storytelling With Data I've interviewed some of these awesome data authors! Check out these episodes! Stats You Need to Know as a Data Analyst (w/ StatQuest) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/105-do-you-have-to-be-good-at-statistics-to-be-a-data-analyst-w-statquest-josh-starmer-phd How to Ace The Data Science & Analytics Interview w/ Nick Singh 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/74-how-to-ace-the-data-science-analytics-interview-w-nick-singh Meet The Woman Who Changed Data Storytelling Forever (Cole Knaflic) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/142-meet-the-woman-who-changed-data-storytelling-forever-cole-knafflic 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

    14 min
  4. 167: Hiring Manager Explains: How to Become a Healthcare Analyst (Jason Bryll)

    1 JUL

    167: Hiring Manager Explains: How to Become a Healthcare Analyst (Jason Bryll)

    Jason Bryll is a healthcare analytics expert and hiring manager with nearly two decades of experience. In this episode, Jason explains what healthcare analytics entails, why it's essential, and the role of AI in the field. More importantly, you'll learn how to stand out to hiring managers-- even in today's market! Wanna dive further into healthcare analytics? Here's your next podcast: 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/160-she-became-a-data-analyst-after-a-20-year-career-in-physical-therapy-melody-santos 💌 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 00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Analytics 00:27 Jason's Career Journey 02:23 What Is Healthcare Analytics? 06:37 Parable Associates 10:56 Understanding Revenue Cycle and Accounts Receivable 15:00 Complexities in Healthcare Data Management 19:47 The Importance of Domain Knowledge 27:12 The Importance of Building a Strong Portfolio 31:43 Recommended Data Tools and Platforms 34:10 Advice To Become A Healthcare Analyst 🔗 CONNECT WITH JASON BRYLL 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGh1LOrX0mWuoWZk5J10zkw 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bryll/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parable_associates/ 💻 Website: https://parableassociates.com/ Check out Jason's Healthcare Analyst courses here: 👉 https://www.parableacademy.com/link/d7GlNy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parableacademy.com%2Fcourse%3Fcourseid%3Drcm-analyst 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

    39 min
  5. 166: You’re Already a Data Analyst (You Just Don’t Know It)

    24 JUN

    166: You’re Already a Data Analyst (You Just Don’t Know It)

    Turn your current tasks into clear, resume-ready bullets that sound more data-focused 👉 Resume Transformer: https://datafairy.io/GMM2DJKWM9 Here's a realization you need to hear: You're a Data Analyst ALREADY. You're not as far away as you think you are. In this episode, I teach you how to reframe your everyday tasks (and mind) to showcase your existing data skills, along with some real-life examples from my bootcamp students! Also, I provide useful tips to enhance your LinkedIn profile and resume to attract more job opportunities! 💌 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 00:00 Introduction: You're a Data Analyst already! 02:16 #1: Sales Professionals 03:04 #2: Teachers 03:54 #3: Delivery Drivers 04:40 #4: Physical Therapists 05:24 #5: Parents 06:12 #6: Retail Workers 06:41 #7: Construction Workers 07:26 DataFairy.io Check out these episodes! The ONLY Framework to Become a Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/141-the-only-framework-to-become-a-data-analyst-in-2025-spn-method Zero to Data Analyst: Tim Beecher’s Journey from Locksmith to Data 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/81-zero-to-data-analyst-tim-beechers-journey-from-locksmith-to-data This Math Teacher Became a Data Analyst in 50 Days w/ Alex Sanchez 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/112-this-math-teacher-became-a-data-analyst-in-50-days-w-alex-sanchez How This Delivery Driver Became a FAANG Data Analyst (Jen Hawkins) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/154-how-this-delivery-driver-became-a-faang-data-analyst-in-100-days-jen-hawkins This Physical Therapist Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 20-Year Career (Melody Santos) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/160-she-became-a-data-analyst-after-a-20-year-career-in-physical-therapy-melody-santos From Construction to Data Analytics (Jordan Temple's Story) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/79-from-construction-to-data-analytics-jordan-temples-story 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

    13 min
  6. 165: How to Earn $250k+ With Multiple Remote Data Jobs (Overemployment with Delaney William)

    17 JUN

    165: How to Earn $250k+ With Multiple Remote Data Jobs (Overemployment with Delaney William)

    Get your next job(s) with AI💸 and sustainably work 2-3 jobs 👉 https://go.elevatedtech.us/course-avery Enter the code AVERY20 at checkout to save 20%! What's the secret to having three six-figure jobs at once? My guest, Delaney William, cracked the code on overemployment/ job stacking and he's here to spill the beans! Is overemployment a genius move or totally unethical? Delaney shares his personal journey, the secrets to his efficiency, and how he helps others triple their income without working 80-hour weeks. 💌 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 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Understanding overemployment/ job stacking 05:40 - Can a Data Analyst do overemployment/ job stacking? 09:12 - Is overemployment/ job stacking even legal? 17:09 - How to start job stacking/ overemployment 21:53 - Optimizing your job application strategy 28:28 - The tools you need for successful overemployment/ job stacking 35:40 - Talk with Delaney William! 🔗 CONNECT WITH DELANEY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@delaney-william 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-william1/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-william2/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delaneywilliam_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaney.elevatedtech/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delaneywilliam 💻 Website: https://elevatedtech.us/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

    41 min
  7. 164: I built an entire data pipeline in 30 minutes using only AI (no code required)

    12 JUN

    164: I built an entire data pipeline in 30 minutes using only AI (no code required)

    Try Keboola 👉 https://www.keboola.com/mcp?utm_campaign=FY25_Q2_RoW_Marketing_Events_Webinar_Keboola_MCP_Server_Launch_June&utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Avery Today, we'll create an entire data pipeline from scratch without writing a single line of code! Using Keboola MCP server and ClaudeAI, we’ll extract data from my FindADataJob.com RSS feed, transform it, load it into Google BigQuery, and visualize it with Streamlit. This is the future of data engineering! Keboola MCP Integration: https://mcp.connection.us-east4.gcp.keboola.com/sse I Analyzed Data Analyst Jobs to Find Out What Skills You ACTUALLY Need https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3VU1srV1E&t=212s 💌 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 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - Definition of Basic Data Engineering Terms 02:26 - Keboola MCP and Its Capabilities 07:48 - Extracting Data from RSS Feed 12:43 - Transforming and Cleaning the Data 19:19 - Aggregating and Analyzing Data 23:19 - Scheduling and Automating the Pipeline 25:04 - Visualizing Data with Streamlit 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

    32 min
  8. 163: How to Analyze Data in the New Era of AI

    3 JUN

    163: How to Analyze Data in the New Era of AI

    Try Julius.ai 👉 https://bit.ly/4jn4cFF Coupon code: AVERY25 AI is transforming how we work, how we make decisions, and how we understand the world through data. In this episode, I explore how Julius AI can simplify your data tasks, automate repetitive work, and offer valuable insights in MINUTES. Dive into the future of data analysis and get ready to 10x your productivity! Get my weekly newsletters (free): https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter Learn more about my CRM Course Creator 360: https://coursecreatorpro.com/registeremailaffiliate?am_id=avery8756 How This Delivery Driver Became a FAANG Data Analyst (Jen Hawkins) https://youtu.be/f-BWp_IJZ-I?si=2_tKqHEng_EYNRCB 💌 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 00:00 - Introduction 01:55 - My CRM Data Analysis 02:23 Exploring and Cleaning Data with Julius AI 06:15 Email Analysis and Insights 13:39 Sales Cycle Length Analysis 15:27 The Power of AI in Data Analysis 🔗 CONNECT WITH MY TOP NEWSLETTER ENGAGERS! Isaac Oresanya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-oresanya/ Jen Hawkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeandriska/ David Mills: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mills/ Mukta Pandey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukta-pandey-30a89b243/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies FindADataJob.com is a great place to look for data jobs at any point in your data journey, so check it out.  I built it so you can skip the spam and see legit, curated data jobs. Updated daily. No login, no paywall. Just real jobs for real job seekers who are trying to get hired. ⚡️Discover top data analyst roles from leading companies

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