Jen Hawkins went from delivering pizzas to becoming a six-figure data analyst at a FAANG company in just 17 weeks. In our chat, she shares her Data Accelerator Program journey, how she used her background and new skills to stay motivated, land job offers, and eventually achieve her dream role.
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Jen Hawkins' Confessions of an Accidental Delivery Driver: Tableau Supply Chain Project:
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00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - The Struggles and Turning Points
07:49 - Transitioning to a Data Analyst Role
19:46 - Life as a Data Analyst at a FAANG Company
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