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

116: Becoming a Data Analyst with No Degree and No Experience w/ Trevor Maxwell

Jun 26, 2024

Trevor Maxwell shares his journey from printer technician to data analyst. Topics include networking importance, hands-on projects, small steps in career growth, and interview preparation tips.

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Quick takeaways

Networking and consistency are crucial for breaking into the data industry.

Hands-on projects and writing play a significant role in advancing your data career.

Deep dives

Breaking into Data Career without Prior Experience or Degree

Trevor Maxwell, a former industrial printer technician, transitioned into a technical business analyst role for a vet company with no prior technical background or degree. His journey from manual labor and restaurant jobs to the technical field showcases the possibilities of breaking into data-related roles without traditional qualifications.

Intro

2min

Career Transition: From Manual Labor to Technical Business Analyst

13min

Emphasizing Writing for Comprehension and Learning, Consistency in Networking, and Determination to Succeed

4min

Commitment and Incremental Progress in Data Analytics Journey

3min

Strategies for Landing a Data Job Without a Degree or Experience

13min

Supporting and Mentoring Data Analyst Aspirants

4min

Avery chats with Trevor Maxwell, who transformed his career from an industrial printer technician and construction worker to a remote technical business analyst.

Learn how Trevor leveraged the Data Career Podcast and a data bootcamp to break into the data industry despite having no prior tech experience or degree.

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Timestamps:

(06:55) The Importance of Networking and Consistency (11:23) The Value of Hands-On Projects and Writing (19:32) The Power of Small Steps (25:06) Interview Preparation and Techniques

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

116: Becoming a Data Analyst with No Degree and No Experience w/ Trevor Maxwell

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Breaking into Data Career without Prior Experience or Degree

Self-learning Journey in Data and AI Exploration

Job Application Strategy and Networking in Data Industry

Role as a Technical Business Analyst and Mentorship in Data Analytics

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts