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

Join me with data interview expert Nick Singh to discuss how to ace your data science and analytics interviews, from preparation tips to tackling SQL technical questions, in this must-listen episode of the Data Career Podcast—you won't want to miss it! Connect with Nick Singh: 🎁 Free SQL Tutorial from Data Lemur: https://datalemur.com/sql-tutorial 🤝 Connect on Linkedin 📕 Buy "Ace the Data Science Interview" book 🐵DataLemur 👔 Get a discount on my data interview prep course: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interview 📩 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: (16:10) - 📊 Best interview tips (36:30) - 🔄 Mock interview practice Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Join me in this week's episode as I share real success stories from participants in the Data Analytics Accelerator program. 🧑🏽‍🎓 These are REAL stories from REAL people like you, going through their journey. Some of their wins are big like data analyst job offers. Others are small and just include posting on LinkedIn or reaching out to a recruiter. Featuring tips on resume and LinkedIn profile optimization that led to interviews and job offers, proving that small changes can make a big impact in your data career journey—tune in now! 📩 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: (02:55) - 📊 The Job Market is HARD. (04:58) - 💼 Story 1: Interviews (7:33) - 👩‍💻 Story 2: Quick Wins (09:25) - 💌 Story 3: Cold Messaging (10:36) - 💰 Story 4: Senior Job Offer (13:40) - 🚀 Story 5: Small Wins (14:37) - 🎓 Story 6: Job Offer Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Want to know what it takes to land your dream data analytics job? Dr. Serena Huang, an ex-PayPal Analytics Executive, spills the beans and shares invaluable tips on standing out in the hiring process. 🫘 She also discusses what People Analytics is & how to learn more. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned professional looking to make a career transition, this episode has got you covered! Tune in now and unlock the possibilities. 🎧 ⁠📩 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 Connect with Dr Serena Huang: 🤝 Linkedin 🌐 Website ⏯️ Linkedin People Analytics Course I ⏯️ Linkedin People Analytics Course II Timestamps: (04:58) - 🚀 What is People Analytics (17:09) - 🌟 Keys to getting hired in data (25:06) - 📊 What makes a good data team Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

In this episode, Andrew Madson, an experienced data analytics professional & hiring manager, shares valuable insights and tips on transitioning into the field of data analytics. 💠 We discussed what ACTUALLY gets you hired, how to make good data projects, & how to pivot into the data field. Whether you're just starting your data career journey or looking to make a pivot, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 🤝 Connect with Andrew Madson 📩 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: (03:46) - 📈 The Surprising Skill You Need (13:20) - 🎙️ Make Your Data Projects Clear (20:28) - 🔍 Data Skills You Should Know (29:11) - 🌐 Networking: Your Gateway to Career Success! Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Join me and the man who has interviewed 300 data analysts, Jesse Morris, in this episode as we discuss what it is like to get hired as a data analyst. Throughout the episode, Jesse imparts golden nuggets of wisdom, shedding light on what employers seek in prospective candidates, why being a data analyst is awesome, and what tools you should use along the way. Tune in now! 🎧 🤝Connect with Jesse Morris 📩 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: (05:53) - The Data Analyst Hiring Process 💎 (17:48) - Attitude, passion, & communication > Technical Skills 😎 (25:03) - Things you can do to stand out in the job hung 📈 (31:44) - Volunteering for a non-profit can help you land a job 🤝 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

In today's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the incredible Brad Yarbro, a senior data scientist at Protective Life. 🎙️ His journey from an economics student to a data professional is beyond inspiring. Listen and get inspired to kickstart your own data career! 📊💼 ⁠🤝Connect with Brad 📩 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: (05:18) - 🌟 Gain Work Experience: Opportunities for Students! (12:18) - 💼 From Analyst to Supply Chain Guru: A Journey (16:37) - 📊 Data Pros Unite: Meet the Data and Business Teams (22:06) - 📸 Quality Analysis with Cutting-Edge Tech in Defense (29:12) - 💡 Data Career Advice: Networking Leads to Success Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

In this episode of Data Career Podcast, I explore Data Analytics vs Data Science, highlighting key differences and stress the fluidity between data science and analytics. Don't miss it! 📩 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: (00:56) - Predictive Analytics: Foreseeing the Future 🔮📈 (01:43) - Diagnostic Analytics: Unraveling "Why" 🕵️‍♂️🔍 (02:10) - Analytics in Book Sales 📚📊 (03:09) - Data Scientists: Masters of Prediction 🧠🎯 (03:56) - Decoding Data Analytics vs. Data Science 🗝️💻 (05:26) - Gateway to Success: Landing a Data Job 🚪💼 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

🕵️‍♂️ Curious about the mysterious hiring process of a data career? Find out how Megan McGuire narrows down candidates and assesses skills in the podcast. Get insider knowledge on code assessments, interviews, and what it takes to land the dream data role! 💪📈 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (02:14) - The Value of Junior Analysts (12:12) - Curiosity and Problem Solving in Data Analytics (21:46) - Be the perfect candidate for specific company rather than a pretty good candidate (24:15) - How drive, experience and upskilling set up interviewee success (28:59) - Show off your skills with your Tableau Public or GitHub Profile (36:53) - Rejections aren't necessarily your fault Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

In this episode, Marijn Markus & I talked about what it is ACTUALLY like being in the data field, how he transitioned from social science to data science, & discuss some real-world data use cases. Marijn also shared his experience managing data teams, what makes a good junior hire, why you might not need machine learning, & much, much more. You don’t want to miss this episode! 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Connect with Marijn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marijnmarkus/ Timestamps: (4:40) - Diverse backgrounds matter for programming and stats! (17:42) - Model explanations matter for business (21:00)- The real reason why generative AI became big in December (25:24) - Focus on what you know, not what you don't know (30:14) - You can't control the interview session? Think again! Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Join us as we interview my bootcamp student Erin Shina who recently pivoted her career from music therapy to a financial analyst role at Fortune 50 company Humana. ⁠🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training Timestamps: (2:49) - Hybrid work is the new norm, combining office and remote setups. 💼🏠 (6:00) - A supportive boss is crucial in advancing your data career. 👩‍💼🚀 (9:00) - Music therapy offers a fulfilling career path in healthcare. 🎵⚕️ (10:11) - Discover how the Data Analytics Accelerator helped Erin secure a data job. 📊🔍 (14:16) - Showcase your project effectively to increase your interview chances. 📂🎯 (17:25) - Put extra effort into crafting an impactful resume. 📄💪 (21:41) - Your current network could become a valuable referral for your next job opportunity. 🌐🔗 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

In this episode, Avery took a unique approach by going live on LinkedIn and letting the audience ask any question they wanted. Join us as we dive deep into Avery's insights and practical tips to help you navigate the world of data. 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training Timestamps: (3:09) - What should I have on my portfolio? (05:24) - How to build a project? (06:11) - How to stay organized? (07:08) - Starting w/ Data Science Projects (16:00) - How to become a better storyteller? (21:18) - What to do if you're not landing any interviews? Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Over the past 5 years, I’ve taught 1000’s about data analytics. What have I learned as a teacher? Where have I seen the most success? What’s the biggest secret to people who succeed? In this episode, I’ll share it all :) 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training Timestamps: (3:30) Journey: Teaching data analytics full-time for the past year and a half. 📊 (8:58) Lesson: Skills alone aren't enough to land data jobs. 🎓 (13:06) Focus: Guiding students to low-barrier, rewarding data positions. 🔍 (18:25) Success: Marketing, portfolio, and networking are crucial for data job seekers. 🌟 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Unravel the secret sauce behind starting with dummy projects and paving your way to extraordinary success. Come and join Avery answered Muhammad’s question on how to get create good data portfolio, and how dummy projects are helpful for upskilling. 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (5:06) - Stepping stone: Dummy projects lead to advancement. 💡 (6:20) - Explore: Find intriguing online project ideas. 🌐 (6:45) - Learn: Embrace initial challenges for growth. ⚽ (7:20) - Mindset: Start, improve, conquer data projects. 🚀 (8:00) - Resources: YouTube, webinars, podcast - career boost. Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

🎙️ Get ready for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes episode! 🚀 Dive into our members-only content, where you'll learn and gain invaluable insights on the expectations, workings, and fantastic resources of our data career bootcamp. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity! 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (3:28) - 🏗️ Laying the Foundation: Build your data career from scratch! (4:54) - 🤝 Community Support: Join a like-minded community to land data jobs! (7:10) - 🎯 Learn and Upskill: Master data at your own pace! (9:20) - 🙌 Stay Accountable: Achieve your data goals with our support! (10:57) - ❤️ Love Data Work: Experience the thrill of working with data! (11:52) - 🌍 Make an Impact: Change the world with the power of data! (12:33) - 💰 Lucrative Careers: Earn big with your data skills! (12:46) - ⏰ Flexible Work: Work on your terms! (16:28) - 🎮 Project Power: Boost your skills with hands-on projects! (21:57) - 🤝 Network for Success: Unlock data job opportunities through networking! Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

What does data engineer @ShashankData think about AI, Power BI & Cold Messaging? Listen to find out 👆 Subscribe to Shashank's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShashankData 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙 Listen to My Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@verydata Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Will AI replace data analyst? Is it going to happen? Has it already happened? In this episode, I wanted to dig into if I actually think that's going to be the case. 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (01:00) - Brace yourself: AI has ARRIVED! 🤖 (01:44) - Is your data analyst job in jeopardy? AI vs. Human Skills 💼 (02:54) - The art of data analysis using AI 🚀 (03:29) - AI is just a tool 🧮 (04:01) - AI is just like Google 🔓 (05:55) - Job Security? Get good at AI 🌟 (07:18) - Humans make decisions ✨ (08:00) - Join the Ultimate Data Bootcamp! 📚💪 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Your dream data job might be closer than you realize. Don't overlook the hidden gem right in front of you: internal positions. Landing an internal job is easier than going through the external route. 🌟 Join the data project club! 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (0:00) - The Best Place to Land Your First Job (2:58) - How I Landed My First Data Job (7:11) - Your Company Has a Data Team? (10:22) - Network Inside Your Company (12:54) - Use data at your current position (14:01) - Attend Data Events Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Wanna become a data analyst? Start here. This is the most upvoted post in the r/datanalysis history, full of advice and a roadmap to becoming a data analyst. Join me as I'm going to be diving into what their advice was and if I agree or disagree with it. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (0:52) - Do I need a degree? (1:34) - Is Google Data Analytics Cert enough? (3:39) - Will my degree help me? (5:54) - What do I need to learn? (8:07) - Do certifications matter? (9:01) - Can I get a job right away? (10:36) - Is having a degree is enough? (11:41) - Build a strong foundation (11:58) - Get hands-on experience (12:21) - Build your network (12:40) - Should You Get a CS Degree? (13:09) - Should I learn Machine Learning (13:54) - Build a portfolio (14:31) - Create a personalized resume (14:51) - Practice every day (14:59) - Have the right attitude (15:20) - Applying for the jobs (16:13) - Be very patient Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

My wife and I just had our first baby. Everyone is doing well. So I’m taking the week off to spend time with my amazing family. In the meantime, I would appreciate you leaving a rating for the podcast. The ratings & reviews help me stay motivated, as well as help others find the podcast. If you’re on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom of the Data Career Podcast page and you’ll find the spot to leave a rating a review. If you’re on Spotify, you should see a rating with a star towards the top left of the page (below the podcast art). Click it and leave a rating. I’d love to hit 50 on each platform. Appreciate you listening & have a great week. Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Stop being left behind by not building data project. It can be intimidating to build a real-world data project alone. But why be alone when you can be with us in the Data Project Club? Come join me talking about cool Data Project Club, that can help you show your skills, build your project and expand your data network. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (1:00) - Projects Are The Cheat Code (1:55) - Why data project are your career accelerator? (3:37) - Show Your Skills > Tell Your Skills (3:43) - Doing data projects is FUN!!! (4:37) - Come join The Data Project Club (5:51) - Practice. Build Connect. (7:01) - My Bootcamp (7:30) - Data Project Club Perks (10:48) - Data Project Club Tiers Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

If you find yourself in a situation where you don't have a college degree, I want you to know it is possible to land a data job. In this episode, Teshawn Black shares his experience landing data contracts at Google & LinkedIn despite having no certifications. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Teshawn’s Links: https://www.tiktok.com/@the6figureanalyst https://app.mediakits.com/the6figureanalyst Timestamps: (6:29) - Providing value is KEY! (10:49) - We don’t have tomorrow, so live today (13:43) - Understand what company looks for (17:05) - Learn to communicate effectively (19:14) - Working contract jobs is a blessing (20:17) - Always market yourself (22:33) - Ask the budget first (25:07) - Is job security really SECURE? (27:35) - We are all expendable (29:32) - Focus on data cleaning & data manipulation (30:42) - Don’t skip Excel! Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Building data analytics projects is the key to landing your first data job. Here’s a 6-step guide to doing your first project. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (1:43) - Step 1: Deciding What Project To Do (4:00) - Step 2: Finding a Good Data Set (5:30) - Step 3: Defining the Project (6:32) - Step 4: Exploratory Data Analysis (9:16) - Step 5: Real Analysis (11:04) - Step 6: Publish the project Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

If you want to learn data visualization, here are the best 5 books you should read. Get the books via links down below. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (0:34) - Book 1: Storytelling with Data (1:50) - Book 2: The Big Book of Dashboards (2:51) - Book 3: Envisioning Information (4:12) - Book 4: How Charts Lie (5:14) - Book 5: Show Me The Numbers Mentioned Links: 📚 Storytelling with Data: https://amzn.to/3n2rDwJ 📚 The Big Book of Dashboards: https://amzn.to/42nBmO4 📚 Envisioning Information: https://amzn.to/3yN8a5z 📚 How Charts Lie: https://amzn.to/3luqQ77 📚 Show Me The Numbers: https://amzn.to/3FxgeuW Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

This is the story of how a math teacher transitioned to become a lead analytics consultant at Wells Fargo In this episode of The Data Career Podcast, Avery Smith sits down with Courtney Ballard, one of the bootcamp alumna on how she landed data job from teaching. If you are a Transitioning Teacher looking to explore data, I have a LIVE training to help you on your journey: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/teachers 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (1:53) - Why Courtney transitioned to data analytics (9:54) - Why it's okay to pivot your career (13:22) - Teachers make great data analysts (17:44) - How Courtney landed her job (23:30) - Why data careers are great for teachers Courtney’s Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneylballard/ Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Let's face it; data analytics can sometimes be a real pain in the spreadsheet. You spend hours analysing data, writing code, and crafting reports, only to have one mystery bug stop your work from progressing. I'll show you my 10-step guide for solving ANY data problem. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (2:19) - Step 1: Copy your error message (3:29) - Step 2: Use Google, Stack Overflow & ChatGPT (5:28) - Step 3: Double check everything! (6:58) - Step 4: Rubber Duck it! (7:58) - Step 5: Read manual & documentation (9:45) - Step 6: Walk away, just walk. (14:19) - Step 7: Turn it off! (12:52) - Step 8: Screenshot & screenrecord it (15:18) -Step 10: Say thank you! Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

📤 In this episode, Avery’s going to walk you through how you can teach yourself SQL for FREE with this awesome 5-step course. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (0:24) - What is SQL? (1:08) - Step 1: Download Datasets (2:03) - What is CSV files? (2:44) - Step 2: Setup SQL environment with the dataset (3:37) - Step 3: Learn SQL for free with W3Schools (4:50) - Step 4: Come up w/ probing questions for your data (6:09) - Step 5: Write up your findings (7:00) - Project Write-up Platform Mentioned Links: Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com/datasets bit.io: https://bit.io/ W3Schools: https://www.w3schools.com/sql/ Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

In this episode, Avery & Jess dive deep into the world of data careers and discuss tips and tricks to network effectively, switch jobs, and stay focused on your career goals. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (8:01) - Difference between risk analyst & data analyst (9:56) - Does a math degree help in the data field? (12:52) - You hate your job. What do you do? (17:05) - It’s OK to job hop! (18:07) - The best time to switch job (20:06) - Not landing job opportunities? Do this! (22:44) - Learn less. Apply more. (25:15) - Know your data term to land the job! Jess Ramos Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessramosmsba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessramosdata/ Linkedin Course: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/preparing-for-your-analytics-job-interview/data-analytics-from-initial-interest-to-job-interview Practical Advice for Perfecting the Data Resume: https://gumroad.com/a/51884243/vijuf Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata](https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?) Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

The demand for data professionals continues to rise, and with this roadmap, you can break into the data field and kick-start your career in 2023. 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (1:07) - Different background, different roadmap (3:18) - Ultimate roadmap to land your first data job (4:18) - You need these 3 skills to be marketable in data space (8:51) - Stop learning. Start applying (10:52) - Prove your skills by doing portfolio projects (12:25) - Network is your net worth (13:38) - This is how you grow your Linkedin network (16:00) - Do it scared, what’s the worst thing that could happen? Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?](https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?) Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

This is the story of how a warehouse worker pivoted into a senior data engineer in just 18 months while tripling her salary.   In this episode of The Data Career Podcast, Avery Smith sits down with Kedeisha Bryan on how she landed a data job and tripled her income in only 18 months. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Kedeisha’s Links: Connect on LinkedIn Join Data in Motion Community Timestamps: (9:19) - Why you need a sponsor in your life (11:21) - You need common ground to network genuinely (27:02) - Tired of sending job applications? Network instead (30:16) - Know that this is a long game Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?](https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?) Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Stephen shared his incredible journey from tech support to a successful data analyst in only 3 months! Learn the key skills & strategies that helped him make the transition.📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcampTimestamps:(10:16) Your personalized project is critical to landing a data job (11:23) You're missing out if you don't use the filter feature (14:17) Get your mentor and fix your resume! (17:29) It's hard to help you if you don't have a portfolio (23:33) Don't be afraid of the job ads requirement (36:15) Luck favors those who are preparedStephen’s Links: Connect on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephentran96/Connect with Avery:📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/🎵 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?](https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?)Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

You just learned SQL or Python, or Tableau. But you don’t know how to build your data science project? In this episode, Avery shares a 3-step guide to building your first data science project. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (1:28) - Art is theft, and so is the data science project (4:02) - Find ideas on Towards Data Science Medium (5:32) - Read a few articles to get inspiration (6:05) - Avery’s strategy is doing 30 projects in 30 days (9:08) - How academia finds inspiration to write (11:01) - Take Avery’s project, replicate and do it Mentioned Links: Building 30 Data Science Projects in 30 days: https://youtu.be/kKmA9ihIg20 30 Data Science Projects Resources: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/30projectsresourcesignup I Used Data Science to UNCOVER McDonald’s Healthiest Meal: https://youtu.be/3bbFc1225-4 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?] Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Do you need to be active on Linkedin to land a data job? What should you post or even do on the platform? In this episode, Avery sits down with teacher turned Data Analyst Chris French to discuss how he landed his first data job leveraging Linkedin. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Chris’s Links: Connect on LinkedIn Timestamps: (9:07) - How Chris grow Linkedin from 20 followers to 20,000 followers (13:19) - His content types that gain attention (18:02) - What Chris would do differently to do the job search (23:29) - Technical skills vs soft skills (26:53) - Before land data job, analyze your process first Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata? Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

You just got the data job offer. Should you accept it or not? In this episode, Avery discusses what pros and cons are there and deciding on accepting the job offer. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: Timestamps: (0:58) - Jay got a data job offer but was in a dilemma (2:22) - Your past experience is ALWAYS relevant in the data world (2:59) - Job offer pros to look out (4:03) - Job offer cons to be aware of (5:57) - Avery takes on deciding job offer (7:53) - Job offer is beyond salary but perks & benefits Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?](https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?) Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Can cold messaging really land you your first data job? Even without experience? In this episode, Avery sits down with logistics Data Analyst Asa Howard to discuss how he landed his first data job with a simple cold messaging strategy. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Asa’s Links: Connect on LinkedIn Waitlist for Google Sheets course Timestamps: (3:22) - Asa realizes he needs a career pivot (5:21) - What a Solutions Engineer does (Logistics Analyst) (10:21) - System he used to land his job (14:24) - Cold message template you can steal (18:01) - What tools he uses on day to day (24:37) - Google Sheets vs Excel Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 🎵 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?](https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?) Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Welcome to the show notes! 🎉 I always put interesting things in the show notes, so make sure you check them every episode!  In today's podcast episode, I'll be sharing a recording of a seminar I gave this week to about 50 undergraduate students, specifically in the chemical engineering program at the University of Utah. I'll be talking about: 1) what I wish I knew while I was in college and trying to break into data science 2) how data science can be applied in industrial systems and engineering Although this was given to a live audience, I do think a lot of the advice you might find applicable to you and your situation. Want to come to my project analyzing Ken Jee's YouTube data? Register here: https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6899114723149705216/ If you want a free way to kickstart your analytics career, check out my free 33-page PDF giving you an introduction to everything you need to know: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/roadmap If you’re just starting out, you can check out my 21 Day To Data Challenge: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/challenge Want to learn data science while building your portfolio? Check out Data Career Jumpstart: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/data-career-jumpstart-course MORE DATA ANALYTICS CONTENT HERE: 📺 Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 👾Join My Discord: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/discord 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?  Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

In this episode, I’ll explain what THE best project you can do for data science and how you can accomplish it. I’ll give you my 5 step recipe for making a great data science project so you can find a data analytics job. If you need to find datasets, check out Kaggle.com and Google Dataset Search Engine Want to build more projects for your portfolio? Check out my course, Data Career Jumpstart: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/data-career-jumpstart-course ✅ If you liked this video, please rate and review the podcast to help against the war against the algorithm  If you want a free way to kickstart your analytics career, check out my free 33-page PDF giving you an introduction to everything you need to know: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/roadmap If you’re just starting out, you can check out my 21 Day To Data Challenge: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/challenge MORE DATA ANALYTICS CONTENT HERE: 📺 Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 👾Join My Discord: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/discord 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?  Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

In this episode, I explain the importance of having data before starting a machine learning project by sharing a story of freelancing in data science LAST DAY TO JOIN 21 DAYS TO DATA: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/challenge If you want a free way to kickstart your analytics career, check out my free 33-page PDF giving you an introduction to everything you need to know: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/roadmap Want to learn data science while building your portfolio? Check out Data Career Jumpstart: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/data-career-jumpstart-course MORE DATA ANALYTICS CONTENT HERE: 📺 Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 👾Join My Discord: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/discord 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?  Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

In this podcast, I give my opinion if YOU should do the Masters in Analytics from Georgia Tech (OMSA). I’ll share my experience, what I thought was good, and not so good, and help you make your decision! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpVNRB67-So&t=1s If you want a free way to kickstart your analytics career, check out my free 33-page PDF giving you an introduction to everything you need to know: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/roadmap If you’re just starting out, you can check out my 21 Day To Data Challenge: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/challenge Want to learn data science while building your portfolio? Check out Data Career Jumpstart: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/data-career-jumpstart-course MORE DATA ANALYTICS CONTENT HERE: 📺 Subscribe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos 🎙Listen to My Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/ 👾Join My Discord: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/discord 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata?  Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

In this episode, I interviewed Kyle Pastor (aka @DataStuffPlus 70K followers on Instagram). We chatted about how Kyle got started with data, why he runs his Instagram, and why he does fun data projects. When breaking into data, it’s always important to have a portfolio of projects to show off, and who knows, these projects could turn into businesses, job offers, or sponsorship opportunities. You can follow Kyle’s writing and tutorials on his Medium. Also, don’t miss Kyle’s data viz Instagram. Want a free guide to get your data journey started? Get a free data roadmap here. Ready to jumpstart your data career? Try the #21DaysToData Challenge. Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

In this video, I wanted to recap the necessary ingredients to becoming a data scientist in 2022. I highlight the data paths you can take, the technical data analytics skills you should learn, and also highlight how I think 2022 will be different. (0:39) What Is A Data Scientist? (1:31) 4 Ways To Break Into Data (2:44) Data Scientist Requirements (3:20) Proving Your Skills (4:08) Finding An Opportunity  (5:12) What Should You Focus On Learning?  (7:05) How Will 2022 Be Different (8:45) My Data Scientist Story Rather watch this as a YouTube video? Check it out (and subscribe). Want to jumpstart your data scientist journey in 2022? Check out The #21DaysToData Challenge: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/21daystodata If you listen to this podcast regularly, please subscribe and leave a rating; it helps other people like you find the podcast, and supports the show, and it is free! Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

In this episodes, I’ll cover 20 red flags to check before taking a job in the tech industry 🚩🚩🚩 Your job is half of your waking hours, so it’s important to understand what you’re getting into before accepting a job. Going through this simple checklist could save you a lot of headache down the road. Listen to hear some things to look out for. Want me to answer one of your questions? Submit it on my Discord Want some help finding a tech job? Schedule a 1:1 call with me. SUBSCRIBE! If you’re finding this podcast helpful, and want to help so others can listen, leave a rating and review Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Welcome to 2022! 🎉 Thank you so much for listening! In this episode, I review 2021, discuss goals, and introduce a new challenge! Check out The 21 Days To Data Challenge: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Challenge New Data Career Podcast episodes EVERY Monday morning Here’s what I did in 2021: Quit my job Snow Data Science Consulted for 15 businesses Ran 50 miles, 60k elevation = 11 peaks Ran a marathon Sold a house, bought a house Interned with the Utah Jazz Graduated with masters from Georgia Tech 20 days with youth group in Dominican Republic Launched Data Career Jumpstart Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review! It means the world to me! Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Data is an unbelievable asset, but needs to be cleaned, or it is useless. In this episode, we hear from Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru, on how she runs a data cleaning business. We learn what data cleaning is, how it's useful, and what's important to have structured data. Enjoy! Enter The Twelve Days of Data Christmas Giveaway: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com///giveaway Connect with Susan Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanewalsh/ Between the Spreadsheets Book: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/between-the-spreadsheets/?k=9781783305032 Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

I'm tired of data elitism. I want to be inclusive.  If you are in the data space, join me in being inclusive.  Join me on the journey at DataCareerJumpstart.com Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

We talked to George Firican from Lights on Data about all things data governance and management. Check out their YouTube!  As always, please leave a review and subscribe to the Data Career Podcast!  Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Join host Avery Smith on this episode of the Data Career Podcast for an exciting 'Ask Avery' session! We cover various topics, including the roles and differences between data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists, as well as transitioning careers, essential skills for data engineering, forecasting techniques, and more. f you have questions about data visualization, Python, or breaking into data science, this episode has got you covered. Tune in for valuable insights and professional advice to boost your data career! Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Emily Vu changed her life with a Tweet she thought meant nothing. That tweet ended up being seen by millions, inspiring hundreds, opening dozens of doors, and eventually landed to an internship and full-time job offer from tech giant, Spotify. In this episode, Emily and I discuss how she used the internet and a personal brand to overcome a non-tech background, to land awesome tech jobs.  Follow Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emvutweets Follow Emily on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsemvu?lang=en Check out Emily's custom resume Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/emilyvu/commissions#buyCommissionModal Want to break into data science? Check out online bootcamp Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com - where I help you learn data science, and build a personal brand by focusing on projects and building an online portfolio.  Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Ways to learn more from Lillian:  Data Science for Dummies Launch Party: Data Science For Dummies, 3rd Edition hits the streets in September, 2021 – but not without a proper launch party to celebrate. You’re invited! RSVP here: https://businessgrowth.ai/ The Data Entrepreneur’s Toolkit: A recommendation set for 32 free (or low-cost) tools & processes that'll actually grow your data business (even if you still haven’t put up that website yet!). https://www.data-mania.com/data-entrepreneur-toolkit/ The Data Superhero Quiz: A fun, free 45-second quiz that uncovers the ideal data career path for your personality type and skill set.https://data-mania.com/data-superhero-quiz Weekly Free Trainings: We currently publish 2 free trainings per week on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK4MGP0A6lBjnQWAmcWBcKQ Want to break into data science? Check out my new course coming out on August 18th: Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Connect with Florin Badita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baditaflorin/ Want to break into data science? Check out my new course coming out on August 18th: Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyfszBAd3gUt9vAbC1dfqA Mentioned in this episode:🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Connect with Dustin Schimek! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/ Want to break into data science? Check out my new course coming out later this summer: Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyfszBAd3gUt9vAbC1dfqA Want to leave a question for the Ask Avery Show? Written Mailbag: https://forms.gle/78zD544drpDAcTRV9 Audio Mailbag: https://anchor.fm/datacareerpodcast/message Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel🚀 April Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts April 13th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our April cohort kicks off with a live call on April 13th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get LIFETIME access to our premium data job board. Join Today → https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa