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

In this episode, Andrew Madson, an experienced data analytics professional & hiring manager, shares valuable insights and tips on transitioning into the field of data analytics. 💠 We discussed what ACTUALLY gets you hired, how to make good data projects, & how to pivot into the data field. Whether you're just starting your data career journey or looking to make a pivot, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 🤝 Connect with Andrew Madson 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (03:46) - 📈 The Surprising Skill You Need (13:20) - 🎙️ Make Your Data Projects Clear (20:28) - 🔍 Data Skills You Should Know (29:11) - 🌐 Networking: Your Gateway to Career Success! Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Jesse Morris, a data analyst who has interviewed 300 data analysts, shares wisdom on getting hired. Topics include the hiring process, standing out in the job hunt, the value of volunteering, and showcasing tangible evidence and portfolio projects.

Brad Yarbro, a senior data scientist at Protective Life, shares his inspiring journey from an economics student to a data professional. Topics discussed include gaining work experience as a student, transitioning into data analytics, analyzing pictures and predictive models in the life insurance industry, the value of a master's degree in applied statistics, and the crucial role of networking and continuous learning in a data career.

In this episode of Data Career Podcast, I explore Data Analytics vs Data Science, highlighting key differences and stress the fluidity between data science and analytics. Don't miss it! 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (00:56) - Predictive Analytics: Foreseeing the Future 🔮📈 (01:43) - Diagnostic Analytics: Unraveling "Why" 🕵️‍♂️🔍 (02:10) - Analytics in Book Sales 📚📊 (03:09) - Data Scientists: Masters of Prediction 🧠🎯 (03:56) - Decoding Data Analytics vs. Data Science 🗝️💻 (05:26) - Gateway to Success: Landing a Data Job 🚪💼 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

🕵️‍♂️ Curious about the mysterious hiring process of a data career? Find out how Megan McGuire narrows down candidates and assesses skills in the podcast. Get insider knowledge on code assessments, interviews, and what it takes to land the dream data role! 💪📈 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (02:14) - The Value of Junior Analysts (12:12) - Curiosity and Problem Solving in Data Analytics (21:46) - Be the perfect candidate for specific company rather than a pretty good candidate (24:15) - How drive, experience and upskilling set up interviewee success (28:59) - Show off your skills with your Tableau Public or GitHub Profile (36:53) - Rejections aren't necessarily your fault Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

In this episode, Marijn Markus & I talked about what it is ACTUALLY like being in the data field, how he transitioned from social science to data science, & discuss some real-world data use cases. Marijn also shared his experience managing data teams, what makes a good junior hire, why you might not need machine learning, & much, much more. You don’t want to miss this episode! 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Connect with Marijn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marijnmarkus/ Timestamps: (4:40) - Diverse backgrounds matter for programming and stats! (17:42) - Model explanations matter for business (21:00)- The real reason why generative AI became big in December (25:24) - Focus on what you know, not what you don't know (30:14) - You can't control the interview session? Think again! Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Join us as we interview my bootcamp student Erin Shina who recently pivoted her career from music therapy to a financial analyst role at Fortune 50 company Humana. ⁠🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp⁠ 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training Timestamps: (2:49) - Hybrid work is the new norm, combining office and remote setups. 💼🏠 (6:00) - A supportive boss is crucial in advancing your data career. 👩‍💼🚀 (9:00) - Music therapy offers a fulfilling career path in healthcare. 🎵⚕️ (10:11) - Discover how the Data Analytics Accelerator helped Erin secure a data job. 📊🔍 (14:16) - Showcase your project effectively to increase your interview chances. 📂🎯 (17:25) - Put extra effort into crafting an impactful resume. 📄💪 (21:41) - Your current network could become a valuable referral for your next job opportunity. 🌐🔗 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

In this episode, Avery took a unique approach by going live on LinkedIn and letting the audience ask any question they wanted. Join us as we dive deep into Avery's insights and practical tips to help you navigate the world of data. 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training Timestamps: (3:09) - What should I have on my portfolio? (05:24) - How to build a project? (06:11) - How to stay organized? (07:08) - Starting w/ Data Science Projects (16:00) - How to become a better storyteller? (21:18) - What to do if you're not landing any interviews? Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Over the past 5 years, I’ve taught 1000’s about data analytics. What have I learned as a teacher? Where have I seen the most success? What’s the biggest secret to people who succeed? In this episode, I’ll share it all :) 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training Timestamps: (3:30) Journey: Teaching data analytics full-time for the past year and a half. 📊 (8:58) Lesson: Skills alone aren't enough to land data jobs. 🎓 (13:06) Focus: Guiding students to low-barrier, rewarding data positions. 🔍 (18:25) Success: Marketing, portfolio, and networking are crucial for data job seekers. 🌟 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

Unravel the secret sauce behind starting with dummy projects and paving your way to extraordinary success. Come and join Avery answered Muhammad’s question on how to get create good data portfolio, and how dummy projects are helpful for upskilling. 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (5:06) - Stepping stone: Dummy projects lead to advancement. 💡 (6:20) - Explore: Find intriguing online project ideas. 🌐 (6:45) - Learn: Embrace initial challenges for growth. ⚽ (7:20) - Mindset: Start, improve, conquer data projects. 🚀 (8:00) - Resources: YouTube, webinars, podcast - career boost. Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa