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

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST

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

  1. 136: How I Would Become a Data Analyst In 2025 (if I had to start over again)

    4 DAYS AGO

    136: How I Would Become a Data Analyst In 2025 (if I had to start over again)

    💌 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 Roles 01:48 Essential Data Skills and Tools 04:36 Building Projects to Showcase Skills 08:13 Creating a Portfolio for Your Projects 09:06 Optimizing LinkedIn and Resume 10:46 Applying for Jobs and Networking 12:38 Preparing for Interviews 14:25 Conclusion and Final Tips Join the Bootcamp: Data Career Jumpstart Browse Data Jobs: Find a Data Job Must-Learn Skills for Aspiring Analysts: Watch on YouTube Find Free Datasets for Practice: Watch on YouTube Stratascratch for SQL Practice: Visit Stratascratch Prepare 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 weekly If 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

    17 min
  2. 135: You Need This Data Analyst Roadmap (ft. AI)

    NOV 12

    135: You Need This Data Analyst Roadmap (ft. AI)

    💌 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 Plan 02:04 Learning About Data Roles 03:55 Getting Good at Excel 04:55 Visualizing Data with Tableau 05:54 Learning SQL Basics 06:58 Starting Job Prep Early 07:15 Applying for Jobs Smartly 09:27 Capstone Project: Showing Off Your Skills 11:22 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 weekly If 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

    14 min
  3. 134: The Greatest Data Analyst of All Time (John Snow)

    NOV 5

    134: The Greatest Data Analyst of All Time (John Snow)

    💌 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 London 01:04 John Snow's Revolutionary Hypothesis 02:58 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 weekly If 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

    6 min
  4. 133: My Honest Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2024

    OCT 29

    133: My Honest Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2024

    💌 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 Market 02:18 - The Rise of Data Engineering 03:49 - AI's Impact on Data Roles 04:44 - Data Analyst Jobs Are Still Growing 06:27 - 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 weekly If 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

    12 min
  5. 132: How to Become a Senior Data Analyst (ft. Elijah Butler)

    OCT 22

    132: How to Become a Senior Data Analyst (ft. Elijah Butler)

    💌 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 Analyst 02:31 Elijah's Journey to Senior Data Analyst 09:16 The Importance of Soft Skills and Continuous Learning 12:42 Networking and Internal Promotions 16:47 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 weekly If 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

    25 min
  6. 131: 7 Resources to Find Amazing Datasets (FREE)

    OCT 16

    131: 7 Resources to Find Amazing Datasets (FREE)

    💌 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 ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:10 Kaggle 00:52 Data.World 01:23 Reddit's r/datasets 02:35 Awesome Datasets on GitHub 03:51 Google Dataset Search 04:57 Mendeley 05:42 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 weekly If 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

    8 min
  7. 130: 4 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome as a Data Analyst (you’re not alone)

    OCT 9

    130: 4 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome as a Data Analyst (you’re not alone)

    💌 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 Confidence 03:38 Step 2: Ask 'What's the Worst That Can Happen?' 06:13 Step 3: Accept You Can’t Learn Everything 07:24 Step 4: Fake It Till You Make It 09:28 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 weekly If 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

    11 min
  8. 129: Best Data Skills to Learn (And EXACTLY When to Learn Them)

    OCT 2

    129: Best Data Skills to Learn (And EXACTLY When to Learn Them)

    💌 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 weekly If 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

    10 min
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