Gaining Data Analytics Experience Through Nonprofit Projects

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.

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(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 🤝

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