
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST
The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand
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Jul 1, 2025 • 41min
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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Jun 24, 2025 • 14min
166: You’re Already a Data Analyst (You Just Don’t Know It)
Discover how you're already a Data Analyst without realizing it! The discussion uncovers how everyday tasks in various professions like teaching and sales involve data analysis skills. Learn to reframe your responsibilities to spotlight these abilities on your resume. Plus, gain practical tips for improving your LinkedIn profile and attracting job opportunities. Whether you're a parent or a retail worker, this insight helps you recognize and leverage your transferable skills in data analysis.

Jun 17, 2025 • 42min
165: How to Earn $250k+ With Multiple Remote Data Jobs (Overemployment with Delaney William)
Get your next job(s) with AI💸 and sustainably work 2-3 jobs 👉 https://go.elevatedtech.us/course-averyEnter the code AVERY20 at checkout to save 20%!What's the secret to having three six-figure jobs at once? My guest, Delaney William, cracked the code on overemployment/ job stacking and he's here to spill the beans! Is overemployment a genius move or totally unethical? Delaney shares his personal journey, the secrets to his efficiency, and how he helps others triple their income without working 80-hour weeks.💌 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 - Introduction00:55 - Understanding overemployment/ job stacking05:40 - Can a Data Analyst do overemployment/ job stacking?09:12 - Is overemployment/ job stacking even legal?17:09 - How to start job stacking/ overemployment21:53 - Optimizing your job application strategy28:28 - The tools you need for successful overemployment/ job stacking35:40 - Talk with Delaney William!🔗 CONNECT WITH DELANEY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@delaney-william🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-william1/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/delaney-william2/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delaneywilliam_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delaney.elevatedtech/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delaneywilliam💻 Website: https://elevatedtech.us/🔗 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 subscribingYouTube ChannelJuly Cohort of DAAJoin the July Cohort of DAA and become an analyst! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class! https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Jun 12, 2025 • 34min
164: I built an entire data pipeline in 30 minutes using only AI (no code required)
Try Keboola 👉 https://www.keboola.com/mcp?utm_campaign=FY25_Q2_RoW_Marketing_Events_Webinar_Keboola_MCP_Server_Launch_June&utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=AveryToday, we'll create an entire data pipeline from scratch without writing a single line of code! Using Keboola MCP server and ClaudeAI, we’ll extract data from my FindADataJob.com RSS feed, transform it, load it into Google BigQuery, and visualize it with Streamlit. This is the future of data engineering!Keboola MCP Integration:https://mcp.connection.us-east4.gcp.keboola.com/sse I Analyzed Data Analyst Jobs to Find Out What Skills You ACTUALLY Needhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3VU1srV1E&t=212s💌 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 - Introduction00:54 - Definition of Basic Data Engineering Terms02:26 - Keboola MCP and Its Capabilities07:48 - Extracting Data from RSS Feed12:43 - Transforming and Cleaning the Data19:19 - Aggregating and Analyzing Data23:19 - Scheduling and Automating the Pipeline25:04 - Visualizing Data with Streamlit🔗 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:July Cohort of DAAJoin the July Cohort of DAA and become an analyst! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class! https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

Jun 3, 2025 • 19min
163: How to Analyze Data in the New Era of AI
Try Julius.ai 👉 https://bit.ly/4jn4cFFCoupon code: AVERY25AI is transforming how we work, how we make decisions, and how we understand the world through data. In this episode, I explore how Julius AI can simplify your data tasks, automate repetitive work, and offer valuable insights in MINUTES. Dive into the future of data analysis and get ready to 10x your productivity!Get my weekly newsletters (free): https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterLearn more about my CRM Course Creator 360: https://coursecreatorpro.com/registeremailaffiliate?am_id=avery8756How This Delivery Driver Became a FAANG Data Analyst (Jen Hawkins)https://youtu.be/f-BWp_IJZ-I?si=2_tKqHEng_EYNRCB💌 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 - Introduction01:55 - My CRM Data Analysis02:23 Exploring and Cleaning Data with Julius AI06:15 Email Analysis and Insights13:39 Sales Cycle Length Analysis15:27 The Power of AI in Data Analysis🔗 CONNECT WITH MY TOP NEWSLETTER ENGAGERS!Isaac Oresanya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-oresanya/Jen Hawkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeandriska/David Mills: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mills/Mukta Pandey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukta-pandey-30a89b243/🔗 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:July Cohort of DAAJoin the July Cohort of DAA and become an analyst! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class! https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

May 27, 2025 • 27min
162: This Loan Officer Became a Data Analyst WITHOUT a Degree (Ryan Ponder)
Break into data analytics EVEN without a degree, just like our guest for today's episode! He's Ryan Ponder, a Data Analytics Accelerator program student who transitioned from Loan Officer to Data Analyst within his company-- without a degree. He shares how he leveraged internal opportunities and attained his new role. Tune in and learn actionable steps for making an internal pivot and overcoming career challenges!💌 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 - Introduction05:49 - The Internal Pivot: A Unique Pathway to Data Analytics09:57 - Networking and Overcoming Challenges15:47 - Imposter Syndrome23:02 - Final Thoughts and Advice🔗 CONNECT WITH RYAN🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtponder/🔗 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:July Cohort of DAAJoin the July Cohort of DAA and become an analyst! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class! https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa💙 Thank you for subscribingYouTube Channel

May 20, 2025 • 13min
161: Entry Level Data Jobs That Are ACTUALLY Entry Level
Discover six overlooked entry-level data jobs that can jumpstart your career in analytics. These roles are easier to qualify for and often come with less competition. They provide valuable real-world data experience while being remote or hybrid. Plus, you'll find that many offer decent pay and opportunities for internal pivots. Join the conversation to learn why these positions might just be your ticket into the data world!

May 13, 2025 • 27min
160: She Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 20-Year Career in Physical Therapy (Melody Santos)
Melody Santos, a former physical therapist turned revenue analyst, shares her transformative journey into data analytics after two decades in healthcare. She discusses the three key steps that accelerated her transition and reveals how she tackled imposter syndrome. Melody emphasizes the importance of building a professional portfolio and highlights the challenges of job applications. She also provides valuable advice for others seeking to navigate career changes, showcasing how transferable skills can lead to success in a new field.

May 6, 2025 • 22min
159: Is The Google Data Analytics Certificate ACTUALLY Worth It? (FULL REVIEW)
Thinking about the Google Data Analytics Certificate? Think again! Discover five compelling reasons against it, from the low industry value of certifications to the course's outdated skills. The slow pace and lack of hands-on projects leave students unprepared for real-world roles. Plus, there's minimal career and networking support for aspiring analysts. Instead, explore better alternatives and mentorship opportunities to effectively transition into the data field!

Apr 29, 2025 • 11min
158: I Analyzed 2,893 Data Analyst Job Postings to Find Out What Skills You ACTUALLY Need to Get Hired
🎯 I analyzed 2,893 data analyst job postings so you don’t have to, and here’s what I found: **You might be wasting your time learning the wrong skills.** Find out how to pivot your career the data-driven way and stay ahead of the game.💌 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 02:28 - FindADataJob.com.04:04 - Most In-demand skills in 2025.06:22 - Live Data at DataAnalystSkills.com🔗 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 subscribingYouTube ChannelJuly Cohort of DAAJoin the July Cohort of DAA and become an analyst! Be sure to check out our current deal to save BIG! See you in class! https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa