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

171: 7 Habits That (Quietly) Helped Me Break Into Data (with no experience)

Aug 5, 2025
Discover seven essential habits that can help anyone break into data analytics without prior experience. Learn the importance of building real-world projects monthly and consistently sharing your insights on LinkedIn. Embrace the power of reading daily to deepen your knowledge and understand real applications of data. Network effectively by applying for jobs regularly and sending cold DMs. Plus, attending monthly data events can greatly enhance your career opportunities. A free habit tracker is also offered to help track your progress!
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ADVICE

Build Real Projects Monthly

  • Build a real-world project every month to learn the most and grow your skills.
  • Projects simulate workplace challenges better than exercises and help prove your expertise to employers.
ADVICE

Read Daily for Growth

  • Read five pages of a data-related book daily to absorb knowledge efficiently.
  • Books help you understand domain language and boost professional skills and creativity.
INSIGHT

See Data Everywhere

  • Seeing data applications everywhere helps you connect learning to real-world use cases.
  • Recognizing data use in daily life deepens understanding and practical skills.
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