Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 181: I Got 285 Data Analyst Applications. Here's Who I Hired.
Oct 14, 2025
Dive into the journey of hiring a data analyst from a pool of 285 applicants! Discover the secrets of a successful hiring funnel and learn why early applications make a difference. Uncover common resume pitfalls that could cost you the chance, and hear why rejections aren't personal. Hear insights on what recruiters look for in interviews, from authenticity to technical skills. Finally, find out how industry knowledge can tip the scales in your favor and encourage your career pivot.
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Intro
00:00 • 18sec
Overview of the Six-Step Hiring Funnel
00:18 • 43sec
How Application Reviews Narrow Candidates
01:01 • 1min
Resume Mistakes That Kill Your Chances
02:13 • 2min
Why Rejection Often Isn't Personal
03:56 • 39sec
What Recruiters Screen For in Phone Calls
04:35 • 2min
Technical Assessment: SQL and Practice
06:27 • 2min
Hiring Manager Interview: Show Your Projects
08:08 • 2min
Technical Team Interview: Explain Your Decisions
09:57 • 57sec
Final Decision: Domain Knowledge as the Tiebreaker
10:54 • 1min
Encouragement for Career Pivoters
12:20 • 15sec
Outro
12:35 • 16sec