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

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

Aug 19, 2025
Feeling lost in your data journey? Discover the 13 surprising signs that you're actually making progress. From mastering Excel and SQL to creating visualizations in Tableau, each skill builds your confidence. Learn how sharing your journey and actively applying for jobs can boost your chances. Networking, optimizing your LinkedIn, and getting real interview experience are key steps. Embrace not knowing everything yet—it's all part of the learning process on the way to landing that first data job!
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Excel Basics Are Nonnegotiable

  • Learn to use XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and make pivot charts to summarize data quickly.
  • Mastering these Excel basics lets you clean and analyze datasets without panic.
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Know Basic SQL Commands

  • Learn SELECT, FROM, and WHERE to write basic SQL queries for data retrieval.
  • Be able to explain differences like WHERE vs HAVING to show readiness for interviews.
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Build Core Visualizations

  • Practice building bar charts, scatter plots, and line charts in Tableau or Power BI.
  • Use these visuals regularly so you can create them on the fly during interviews and projects.
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