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

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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Aug 5, 2025 • 14min

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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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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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 • 39min

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 • 13min

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.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 41min

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:🎉 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
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Jun 12, 2025 • 33min

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:🎉 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
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Jun 3, 2025 • 18min

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:🎉 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
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May 27, 2025 • 26min

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:🎉 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

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