

Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST
Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand
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Jan 10, 2022 • 17min
35: 20 Red Flags For a Tech Job
In this episodes, I’ll cover 20 red flags to check before taking a job in the tech industry 🚩🚩🚩
Your job is half of your waking hours, so it’s important to understand what you’re getting into before accepting a job. Going through this simple checklist could save you a lot of headache down the road. Listen to hear some things to look out for.
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Mentioned in this episode:1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ 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📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

Jan 3, 2022 • 15min
34: 2021 Review + 21 Days to Data Challenge
Welcome to 2022! 🎉 Thank you so much for listening! In this episode, I review 2021, discuss goals, and introduce a new challenge!
Check out The 21 Days To Data Challenge: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Challenge
New Data Career Podcast episodes EVERY Monday morning
Here’s what I did in 2021:
Quit my job
Snow Data Science
Consulted for 15 businesses
Ran 50 miles, 60k elevation = 11 peaks
Ran a marathon
Sold a house, bought a house
Interned with the Utah Jazz
Graduated with masters from Georgia Tech
20 days with youth group in Dominican Republic
Launched Data Career Jumpstart
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Mentioned in this episode:1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ 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📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

Dec 3, 2021 • 49min
33: Cleaning Data with Susan Walsh (The Classification Guru)
Data is an unbelievable asset, but needs to be cleaned, or it is useless. In this episode, we hear from Susan Walsh, The Classification Guru, on how she runs a data cleaning business. We learn what data cleaning is, how it's useful, and what's important to have structured data. Enjoy!
Enter The Twelve Days of Data Christmas Giveaway: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com///giveaway
Connect with Susan Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanewalsh/
Between the Spreadsheets Book: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/between-the-spreadsheets/?k=9781783305032
Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ 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

Oct 29, 2021 • 10min
32: Down With Big Data, Up With The Data Rebels
I'm tired of data elitism. I want to be inclusive.
If you are in the data space, join me in being inclusive.
Join me on the journey at DataCareerJumpstart.com
Mentioned in this episode:1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ 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📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

Oct 5, 2021 • 46min
31: Data Management 101 with Georgia Firican
We talked to George Firican from Lights on Data about all things data governance and management. Check out their YouTube!
As always, please leave a review and subscribe to the Data Career Podcast!
Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 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-DCP1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday

Sep 23, 2021 • 31min
30: Everything You Need to Know About Data Careers
Join host Avery Smith on this episode of the Data Career Podcast for an exciting 'Ask Avery' session! We cover various topics, including the roles and differences between data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists, as well as transitioning careers, essential skills for data engineering, forecasting techniques, and more.
f you have questions about data visualization, Python, or breaking into data science, this episode has got you covered.
Tune in for valuable insights and professional advice to boost your data career!
Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 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-DCP1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 2min
29: How 1 Tweet Landed Her Dream Job with Emily Vu
Emily Vu changed her life with a Tweet she thought meant nothing. That tweet ended up being seen by millions, inspiring hundreds, opening dozens of doors, and eventually landed to an internship and full-time job offer from tech giant, Spotify.
In this episode, Emily and I discuss how she used the internet and a personal brand to overcome a non-tech background, to land awesome tech jobs.
Follow Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emvutweets
Follow Emily on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsemvu?lang=en
Check out Emily's custom resume Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/emilyvu/commissions#buyCommissionModal
Want to break into data science? Check out online bootcamp Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com - where I help you learn data science, and build a personal brand by focusing on projects and building an online portfolio.
Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 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-DCP1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday

Aug 15, 2021 • 54min
28: From $8/hr to Data CEO with Lillian Pierson
Ways to learn more from Lillian:
Data Science for Dummies Launch Party: Data Science For Dummies, 3rd Edition hits the streets in September, 2021 – but not without a proper launch party to celebrate. You’re invited! RSVP here: https://businessgrowth.ai/
The Data Entrepreneur’s Toolkit: A recommendation set for 32 free (or low-cost) tools & processes that'll actually grow your data business (even if you still haven’t put up that website yet!). https://www.data-mania.com/data-entrepreneur-toolkit/
The Data Superhero Quiz: A fun, free 45-second quiz that uncovers the ideal data career path for your personality type and skill set.https://data-mania.com/data-superhero-quiz
Weekly Free Trainings: We currently publish 2 free trainings per week on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK4MGP0A6lBjnQWAmcWBcKQ
Want to break into data science? Check out my new course coming out on August 18th: Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com
Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ 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

Jul 27, 2021 • 59min
26: How Volunteering Helped Me Break into Data Mining with Florin Badita
Connect with Florin Badita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baditaflorin/
Want to break into data science? Check out my new course coming out on August 18th: Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyfszBAd3gUt9vAbC1dfqA
Mentioned in this episode:✨ 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-DCP1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 2min
25: How To Become A Leader in Analytics with Dustin Schimek
Connect with Dustin Schimek! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinschimek/
Want to break into data science? Check out my new course coming out later this summer: Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyfszBAd3gUt9vAbC1dfqA
Want to leave a question for the Ask Avery Show?
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Audio Mailbag: https://anchor.fm/datacareerpodcast/message
Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 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-DCP1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next
This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday