

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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Jul 17, 2021 • 1h 3min
24: Don't Make This $20,000 Mistake + LinkedIn Hacks with Mark Freeman II
In this episode, I interview Mark Freeman and talk about how he transitioned from public health to data science! We talk about what worked well in his journey, and what didn't, including a $20,000 investment gone sideways. Mark also gives some amazing LinkedIn job hacks!
Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mafreeman2/
Check out opening's at Humu (Mark's company): https://boards.greenhouse.io/humu
Want to break into data science? Check out my new course coming out later this summer: Data Career Jumpstart - https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com
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This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday

Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 5min
23: What is Data Engineering with Andreas Kretz
In this episode, I talk with Andreas Kretz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-kretz/) who is an amazing resource for the data engineering community. He runs an incredibly affordable data engineering bootcamp called Learn Data Engineering (https://learndataengineering.com) and also has an extensive YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY8mzqqGwl5_bTpBY9qLMAA).
We talked about how Andreas got started with data engineering, why he like it so much, and how others can get started. I also share my story of interviewing with Facebook for a data engineering position.
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This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday

Jul 7, 2021 • 44min
22: How To Freelance in Data Science
In this episode, I talk to Matt Blasa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mblasa/) about how he does data science freelancing. We also talk about online portfolios, data governance, and why he posts on LinkedIn. Enjoy!
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Mentioned in this episode:đź“° 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/subscribeđź’Ś 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 1, 2021 • 1h 2min
21: Geologist to Data Scientist? Matt Francsis's Career Pivot Into Data Science
Matt Francsis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewfrancsis/) joined the show today and talked about his journey from geology to data science. He talked about how a data science bootcamp and a "stepping-stone" job that utilized his geology background, ended up helping him break into the field completely.
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This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday

Jun 26, 2021 • 41min
20: Data Storytelling in VR & On TikTok - Michael DiBenigno + Flow Immersive
Flow Immersive is the next generation of data visualization and storytelling. Sign up to be on the waitlist: https://flowimmersive.com/signup
Follow Michael DiBenigno on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.data.guy?lang=en
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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

Jun 24, 2021 • 55min
19: What Background is Best For Data Science?
Here are some of the topics we covered in this episode… warning, we covered quite a bit.
Data books recommendations, an update on my complete data science bootcamp, and what background is best for data science (spoiler: all backgrounds are welcome), is data getting oversaturated, and how to get a job with no experience.
With that being said, we are at 742 downloads. I’m really excited to hit 1,000. If you could just pause for 30 seconds and think of anyone you know that could benefit from this podcast, and share it with them, I would love you forever.
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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
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Jun 19, 2021 • 43min
18: Automation vs DS, Data Interviews, Data Portfolios
This podcast covers topics such as automation vs data science, preparing for data interviews, starting a data science project, creating a data project portfolio, and unpaid internships. It also discusses a recommended course for advancing your career in analytics and data, job interview strategies in the data field, career goals, a rewarding mission trip, the importance of online portfolios, and promoting their YouTube channel, bootcamp, and new course.

Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 12min
17: Data Governance + Branding with Scott Taylor - The Data Whisperer
Check out "Telling Your Data Story" by Scott Taylor | https://amzn.to/3qaNakb
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Super exciting episode today. I got to interview Scott Taylor - The Data Whisperer. What a cool guy. We talked about data governance and data management. What are they? What does that even mean? We talked about Scott’s decades of experience in the data industry and how his use of branding has helped him build his career.
I’m always impressed with Scott’s branding. Let’s start with his name; the data whisperer. Great slogan, catchy, gives you an idea of what he’s about. Then there’s his truth hat, and we talk about that in the episode, and then he has puppets.
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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

Jun 14, 2021 • 14min
16: Humanitarian Trip To DR | Story and Thoughts
In this episode, I share my quick experience leaving for 17 days to go do service in the Dominican Republic.
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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

May 22, 2021 • 55min
15: Matt Sharpe: Engineer to Data Scientist to Data Engineer - May 20, 2021
Interview I did with Matt Sharp, current data engineer at MX and data LinkedIn personality. We talk about Matt’s journey from chemical engineering to working at Intel Micron and becoming a data scientist, and finally switching into FinTech and becoming a data engineer. We talk about the difference between small companies and big companies and the pros and cons of each. We talk about what data engineering even is, the importance of projects, how LinkedIn can be used to be an intrepreneur and networking within your company, and more!
Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-sharp-813b1846/
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This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingdayđź“° 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/subscribeđź’Ś Subscribe To My Newsletter