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. 177: I Built a Pokémon Card Analytics App That Prints PASSIVE Income w/ AI (step-by-step guide)

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    177: I Built a Pokémon Card Analytics App That Prints PASSIVE Income w/ AI (step-by-step guide)

    I asked my followers what data product I should build next, and they voted: a Pokémon card analytics tool. So, I rolled up my sleeves and built a market analytics platform using Replit and its vibe-coding agent to get from idea to deployable MVP in a few hours! Today's video guides you through the process step by step, so you can build something similar—even if you have 0 technical background. ✨ Try vibe-coding yourself with Replit!!! https://replit.com/refer/AveryData p.s. this is an affiliate link, so I will earn credits if you end up using Replit - but I truly love this tool! Check out my Pokémon card analytics app here and let me know what you think! 👉 PokemonCardAnalytics.com 💌 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 00:36 Building the Pokémon Card Analytics Platform 01:15 Exploring Replit's Capabilities and Creating the App's Core Features 06:47 Integrating Real Data 12:01 Finalizing and Deploying the App 15:18 PokemonCardAnalytics.com and Future Plans 🔗 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: 💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a review Thanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support. 💌 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 ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP

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  2. 176: I Asked 7 Data Analysts What Tools They ACTUALLY Use

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    176: I Asked 7 Data Analysts What Tools They ACTUALLY Use

    Before you start cramming tools to land a data job, ask yourself this: What tools are data analysts actually using every day? In this episode, I went straight to the pros—analysts at Google, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, Humana, Veterans United, 7-Eleven, and more—to hear which tools truly power their work. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 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 00:22 - Sundas Khalid (Google and Amazon) 03:10 - Jen Hawkins (Apple) 06:17 - Ryan Ponder (Veterans United) 07:32 - Alex Sanchez (7-Eleven) 09:37 - Jason Bryll (Healthcare Analytics Expert) 12:47 - Erin Shina (Humana) 14:54 - Lily BL (Tesla) 🔗 Watch my interviews and connect with our data experts! Sundas 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundaskhalid/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/e53U55HbBog?si=_hQkB2EuuD1pFsg7 Jen 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeandriska/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-BWp_IJZ-I?si=llWBc5hIW80SmeEd Ryan 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtponder/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/bH0wfE342R0?si=iN1ftUN31LbstdRw Alex 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ale-san/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/VfrTaw27rDc?si=IlwL7FJLdUvlbbms Jason 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bryll/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qh4RBY5GwUY?si=HCvF80qw7gVbL0dc Erin 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinshina/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/5gSUqk1AiWM?si=MPF3oRY45B2DTQ2P Lily 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilybl/ 🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AB2McisjPTM?si=yw_2gCWtBcQDFGWf 🔗 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: Join The September Cohort of DAA  The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it. https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP

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  3. 175: 5 Unique Data Analyst Projects (beginner to intermediate)

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    175: 5 Unique Data Analyst Projects (beginner to intermediate)

    Here are 5 exciting and unique data analyst projects that will build your skills and impress hiring managers! These range from beginner to advanced and are designed to enhance your data storytelling abilities. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT Where I Go To Find Datasets (as a data analyst) 👉 https://youtu.be/DHfuvMyBofE?si=ABsdUfzgG7Nsbl89 💌 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 00:24 - Project 1: Stock Price Analysis 03:46 - Project 2: Real Estate Data Analysis (SQL) 07:52 - Project 3: Personal Finance Dashboard (Tableau or Power BI) 11:20 - Project 4: Pokemon Analysis (Python) 14:16 - Project 5: Football Data Analysis (any tool) 🔗 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: ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP Join The September Cohort of DAA  The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it. https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

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  4. 174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill)

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    174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill)

    Josh Gledhill was a music‑industry professional who, after 1,026 days of unemployment, landed not one but two data job offers. In this episode, he shares how he overcame dyslexia and how he used Threads, a 40‑page PRINTED Portfolio, and the SPN Method to become a data analyst at Staffordshire County Council. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 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 01:36 - Josh's Background in Music and Transition to Data Analytics 07:13 - Overcoming Dyslexia and Study Tips 10:44 - Building a Personal Brand on Threads 16:19 - The SPN Method 22:06 - Navigating the Interview Process (and flopping the technical interview) 33:04 - Differences in Data Jobs: UK vs. US 41:29 - Ethics and AI in the UK 🔗 CONNECT WITH JOSH 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@databyjosh 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-gledhill/ 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzkvTFrQdKAdESHepjSP3Q 🤝 X: https://x.com/macinjosh 🔗 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: Join The September Cohort of DAA  The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it. https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP

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  5. 173: 13 Signs You’re on the Right Track to Landing Your First Data Job

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    173: 13 Signs You’re on the Right Track to Landing Your First Data Job

    Feeling behind on your data journey? Don't worry. Today, I'll list down the 13 signs that prove you're actually ahead (even if you're actually doing just some of these). ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 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 00:05 #1 You can analyze data in Excel without panicking 00:52 #2 You know how to write basic SQL queries 01:17 #3 You can build a bar chart and scatter plot in Tableau or Power BI 01:59 #4 You can Google (or ChatGPT) your way through any error 02:45 #5 You can send me one portfolio project right now 03:45 #6 You talk about your data journey with friends and family regularly 05:50 #7 You’re actually applying to jobs (not just watching tutorials) 07:03 #8 You’ve joined a data community 07:48 #9 Your resume now includes (lots of) the right keywords 10:11 #10 You’ve optimized your LinkedIn for data roles 10:45 #11 A recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn 11:58 #12 You’ve had at least one real interview 12:52 #13 You’re comfortable not knowing everything (yet) 🔗 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: Join The September Cohort of DAA  The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it. https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP

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  6. 172: Tesla Data Analyst: This is how to land a data job (Lily BL)

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    172: Tesla Data Analyst: This is how to land a data job (Lily BL)

    What does it take to land a data analyst job at Tesla, and what challenges await you once you're there? Join me as I interview Lily BL, a former Tesla data analyst, who reveals her exhilarating journey in the world of data at one of the world's most innovative companies. 💌 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 00:31 - Working on Data Projects at Tesla 01:45 - Was it challenging working at Tesla? 08:34 - Hiring Process and Employee Evaluation 11:56 - Tools and Technologies Used 13:38 - Lily Landing the Job at Tesla 15:42 - Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals 19:36 - How the Data Analytics Accelerator helped Lily 25:11 - Data Analyst Titles Matrix 29:50 - Linking Business Needs to Data Solutions 🔗 CONNECT WITH LILY BL 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilybl/ 🔗 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: ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP Join The September Cohort of DAA  The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it. https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

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  7. 171: 7 Habits That (Quietly) Helped Me Break Into Data (with no experience)

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    171: 7 Habits That (Quietly) Helped Me Break Into Data (with no experience)

    7 essential habits helped me transition into data analytics (even without prior experience), and I'm sharing them in today's episode. If you're transitioning into data analytics, I've also created a free tool to help you monitor and track your progress. FREE 7 Habits Tracker here: http://datacareerjumpstart.com/7Habits ⚡Start designing today with Gamma for free ➡ https://landadatajob.com/gamma Here's your next watch! Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead https://youtu.be/Ea9a-OM3Kfw?si=p6C2Vtknztv2ubBb 💌 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 00:06 - Habit 1:  I built a real-world project every single month. 02:23 - Showcase your projects with Gamma! 03:18 - Habit 2: I read five pages a day. 05:24 - Habit 3:  I started seeing the real applications of data. 06:32 - Habit 4:  I started sharing my learnings on LinkedIn. 08:54 - Habit 5:  I applied for jobs consistently, not when I just felt ready. 09:50 - Habit 6:  I sent 1 to 3 cold DMs every week. 11:13 - Habit 7:  I started attending data events every month. 12:38 - FREE Habit Tracker 🔗 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: ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP Join The September Cohort of DAA  The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it. https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

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  8. 170: Brutally Honest Advice About Landing a Data Job in 23 Minutes

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    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: ✨ Try Julius! This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP Join The September Cohort of DAA  The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it. https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

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