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

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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Sep 9, 2025 • 19min

176: I Asked 7 Data Analysts What Tools They ACTUALLY Use

Before you start cramming tools to land a data job, ask yourself this: What tools are data analysts actually using every day? In this episode, I went straight to the pros—analysts at Google, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, Humana, Veterans United, 7-Eleven, and more—to hear which tools truly power their work.✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction00:22 - Sundas Khalid (Google and Amazon)03:10 - Jen Hawkins (Apple)06:17 - Ryan Ponder (Veterans United)07:32 - Alex Sanchez (7-Eleven)09:37 - Jason Bryll (Healthcare Analytics Expert)12:47 - Erin Shina (Humana)14:54 - Lily BL (Tesla)🔗 Watch my interviews and connect with our data experts!Sundas🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundaskhalid/🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/e53U55HbBog?si=_hQkB2EuuD1pFsg7Jen 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeandriska/🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-BWp_IJZ-I?si=llWBc5hIW80SmeEdRyan🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtponder/🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/bH0wfE342R0?si=iN1ftUN31LbstdRwAlex 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ale-san/🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/VfrTaw27rDc?si=IlwL7FJLdUvlbbmsJason🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bryll/🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qh4RBY5GwUY?si=HCvF80qw7gVbL0dcErin🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinshina/🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/5gSUqk1AiWM?si=MPF3oRY45B2DTQ2PLily🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilybl/🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AB2McisjPTM?si=yw_2gCWtBcQDFGWf🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCPhttps://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 20min

175: 5 Unique Data Analyst Projects (beginner to intermediate)

Here are 5 exciting and unique data analyst projects that will build your skills and impress hiring managers! These range from beginner to advanced and are designed to enhance your data storytelling abilities.✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YTWhere I Go To Find Datasets (as a data analyst)👉 https://youtu.be/DHfuvMyBofE?si=ABsdUfzgG7Nsbl89💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction00:24 - Project 1: Stock Price Analysis03:46 - Project 2: Real Estate Data Analysis (SQL)07:52 - Project 3: Personal Finance Dashboard (Tableau or Power BI)11:20 - Project 4: Pokemon Analysis (Python)14:16 - Project 5: Football Data Analysis (any tool)🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCPhttps://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 47min

174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill)

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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Aug 19, 2025 • 16min

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

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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Aug 12, 2025 • 34min

172: Tesla Data Analyst: This is how to land a data job (Lily BL)

What does it take to land a data analyst job at Tesla, and what challenges await you once you're there? Join me as I interview Lily BL, a former Tesla data analyst, who reveals her exhilarating journey in the world of data at one of the world's most innovative companies.💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction00:31 - Working on Data Projects at Tesla01:45 - Was it challenging working at Tesla?08:34 - Hiring Process and Employee Evaluation11:56 - Tools and Technologies Used13:38 - Lily Landing the Job at Tesla15:42 - Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals19:36 - How the Data Analytics Accelerator helped Lily25:11 - Data Analyst Titles Matrix29:50 - Linking Business Needs to Data Solutions🔗 CONNECT WITH LILY BL🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilybl/🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weeklyIf you enjoy this podcast, you're going to LOVE my newsletter. Every week, I send you 1 email jam-packed with tips, tricks, and resources. Don't miss it! 💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCPhttps://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP
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Aug 5, 2025 • 15min

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

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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26 snips
Jul 23, 2025 • 25min

170: Brutally Honest Advice About Landing a Data Job in 23 Minutes

Dive into essential insights for landing a data job with real-world advice. Discover that your skills aren't the only hiring factor; who you know plays a huge role. Learn about the value of hands-on experience and how job rejections shouldn't deter you. Networking and domain expertise can outshine technical prowess. Plus, mentorship is highlighted as a game changer, emphasizing that continuous learning is key in the ever-evolving data landscape!
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Jul 15, 2025 • 29min

169: ChatGPT vs Julius AI: Who Analyzes Data Better?

Discover the battle of AI data analysis tools as ChatGPT and Julius AI go head-to-head! Insights reveal which tool better analyzes job trends from a dataset of 1,444 listings. Delve into salary trends across states and experience levels. Learn how customizable charts can enhance your data storytelling. Find out which AI tool is best suited for future data analysts and how precise prompts can unlock deeper insights. Get ready to navigate the fast-paced world of data with confidence!
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24 snips
Jul 8, 2025 • 15min

168: Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead

Ditch those endless data courses and dive into must-read books that truly enhance your analytical skills. Discover the power of 'The Big Book of Dashboards' for mastering data visualization. Explore how 'Data Science for Business' and 'The StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning' connect data science with real-world applications. Uncover the transformative insights found in 'Moneyball' and learn how analytical storytelling can boost your job readiness. Plus, listen in for a chance to win a free book!
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Jul 1, 2025 • 40min

167: Hiring Manager Explains: How to Become a Healthcare Analyst (Jason Bryll)

Jason Bryll, a healthcare analytics expert with nearly 20 years of experience, shares valuable insights on the importance of healthcare analytics and the transformative role of AI. He emphasizes the necessity of domain knowledge, explaining how it enhances analysts' effectiveness. Networking is highlighted as a critical component for job seekers. Bryll also delves into the complexities of the healthcare revenue cycle and the importance of a strong portfolio to catch hiring managers' eyes. Plus, he discusses essential data tools like Power BI and Tableau.

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