Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill)
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Aug 26, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Josh Gledhill, a data analyst at Staffordshire County Council, shares his inspiring journey from a music professional to a data analyst after 1,026 days of unemployment. He discusses the challenges of overcoming dyslexia and highlights effective study techniques. Josh emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand on Threads and reveals his SPN Method for job success. He also dives into the differences between data jobs in the UK and US, providing invaluable insights for aspiring analysts.
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From Music To Data
- Josh transitioned from the music industry and teaching into data after learning Python and feeling unsure what to do next.
- He enrolled in a 10-week bootcamp to learn pandas, visualization, and statistics which jumpstarted his analytics journey.
Study With Textbook-Quality Notes
- Make notes that are comprehensive enough to act as your personal textbook and use color coding to highlight importance.
- Use AI like ChatGPT to explain concepts at different levels and avoid skipping fundamental topics while studying.
Document Learning Publicly
- Post what you learn publicly to solidify knowledge and build a personal brand over time.
- Treat social posts as a learning journal; authenticity and consistency attract an audience and opportunities.