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

Struggling to secure a data analyst job? You're not alone! These advices in this episode help you stand out and land your dream data job even with no prior experience. Tune in for insider tips and real success stories! 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence ⁠ ⁠📩 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: (02:30) The Scarcity of Remote Analyst Opportunities (05:32) The Frustration of Ghost Postings (08:29) Conclusion: Navigating the Tough Job Market Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.📫 Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter

Trevor Maxwell shares his journey from printer technician to data analyst. Topics include networking importance, hands-on projects, small steps in career growth, and interview preparation tips.

Avery and Monica discuss Monica's fascinating career pivot from IT and information systems to data analytics. Learn how to use data in your current job, the importance of having a supportive manager, and the potential for internal career transitions. Connect with Monica Kay Royal : 🤝 Follow on Linkedin ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube 🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator 📩 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: 08:29 Transitioning to Data Analytics 14:05 The Importance of Managerial Support 18:32 Using Data in Various Professions Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:📫 Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.

Avery talks with guest Shailvi Wakhlu, a seasoned data professional who navigated her way from individual contributor to head of analytics and senior director roles. In this episode, Shailvi shares practical tips on self-advocacy, negotiating salaries, and effectively showcasing your skills. 🤝 Connect with Shailvi Wakhlu on LinkedIn 📙 Get Self-Advocacy Book 🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator 📩 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: (03:34) Why Self-Advocacy is Essential (10:17) Navigating Workplace Challenges (28:51) Encouragement for Aspiring Data Professionals Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:📫 Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.

Adam De Jans, Decision Science Lead at Toyota North America, and Steven Stark, Senior Data Scientist at American Tire Distributors, dive into operations research and prescriptive analytics. They discuss the evolving landscape of data job titles and the confusion it brings to recruiters. The duo reveals optimization techniques and tools like Cplex and Gurobi vital for real-time decision-making. A lighthearted take on the diet problem showcases how analytics can also impact personal choices. They emphasize networking as crucial in advancing data careers.

Alex Sanchez, a former math teacher, shares his journey of transitioning to a data analyst role at 7-Eleven in just 50 days. He discusses challenges, key strategies for landing the job, the hidden job market, importance of networking, and transferring skills from teaching to data analytics.

Krishna Bharatula, an Indian engineer, shares his journey from India to landing a data job in Canada in 100 days using the SPN method. Topics include job hunt strategies, networking, tailoring applications, and advice for aspiring data analysts.

In this episode, host Avery sits down with Vincen, a current student halfway through a data analytics accelerator bootcamp and a pizza restaurant manager looking to pivot his career into data. Vincent shares his journey from mortgage banking to managing a family pizza place and his motivation to break into the data field. 🤝 Connect with Vincen Daily on Linkedin 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence ⁠ ⁠📩 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: (02:30) Vincent's Journey into Data Analytics (06:59) The Impact of Networking and the SPN Method (10:57) The Value of Community Support in Data Learning Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:📫 Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.

Alli Torban, a data information designer, shares her journey from data analyst to teaching visualization. She discusses the importance of data literacy, tool mastery, and building a portfolio with personal projects. Topics include transitioning to freelance work, advice for aspiring data viz designers, and unlocking creativity with inspiration and prompts.

In this episode, Avery conducts mock data analyst interview sessions with two participants, Richard and Joey, employing a newly developed tool called Interview Simulator. The interview scenarios are designed to replicate real-life interviews. They aim to prepare aspiring data professionals for upcoming job interviews by showcasing examples of good practices and areas for improvement. 🧙‍♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence ⁠ ⁠📩 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: (01:40) - Tell Me About Yourself (05:31) - Explain SQL Window Function (09:55) - How Many Meeting Rooms Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a reviewThanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support.📫 Get The Data Career NewsletterGet the best data advice delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up for free at https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletterhttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter