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

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery talks with his childhood friend, Paul Alstrom, about his journey into data analytics from a non-technical background. Paul emphasises the importance of networking, understanding the business, and getting the requirements right at the start. They also explore the day-to-day life of a data analyst, how to make yourself useful to the business, as well as how to manage senior stakeholders. Connect with Paul Ahlstrom: 🤝 Connect on Linkedin ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job 🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips 🤝 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: (14:31) - The Importance of Networking in Job Hunting (22:44) - Understanding User Behavior through Data (23:12) - The Role of SQL in Data Analysis (23:25) - Business Use Cases for Data Analysis (27:55) - The Art of Reporting in Data Analysis (29:14) - The Importance of Asking the Right Questions (31:17) - The Role of Communication in Data Analysis (31:46) - The Power of Iterative Analytics (39:47) - Understanding the Business Context in Data Analysis 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.

In this podcast episode, Avery talks with Akshay Swaminathan, co-author of the book 'Winning with Data Science: A Handbook for Business Leaders. They discuss the vague terms often thrown around in the data science industry and underline the importance of understanding these terms in order to make effective business decisions. Swaminathan highlights the need to leverage data science in healthcare and real estate. The episode covers various aspects of data analysis, including prediction, association, and description. Connect with Akshay Swaminathan : 🤝 Connect on Linkedin 📘 Learn About Winning with Data Science ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job 🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips 🤝 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: (12:14) - The Value of Data Science in Business (14:57) - The Role of Data Science in Problem Solving (20:36) - Understanding the Difference Between Data Science and Data Analytics (25:39) - The Importance of Framing Business Questions for Data Science (30:48) - The Power of Meeting Business Needs with Data Science: A Real-Life Example (38:26 ) - The Limitations of Data Science 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

Listen to Python expert Michael Kennedy discuss Python's versatility across industries, future applications, and even how the band Weezer uses Python. From beginners' tips to choosing the right tools, explore the wide appeal and experimental nature of Python programming.

Join us for a thorough discussion with data visualization expert Nick Desbarats. We will focus on creating charts and visualizing data. Nick is a well-known instructor in the field of data & has taught many data professionals worldwide about visualizing data and designing dashboards. In this episode, Nick explains how the choice of chart type affects how we understand data. He also discusses his recently published book, 'Practical Charts.' Connect with Nick Desbarats : 🤝 Connect with Nick 🎒 Learn About Practical Reporting 📚 Purchase Practical Charts books 👍🏽 Leave your review and download the bonus: 🤖 Talk to AveryGPT for your data job hunt tips 🤝 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: (03:42) - The Importance of Choosing the Right Chart (11:39) - The Ethics of Data Visualization (24:03) - Understanding Less Common Chart Types (33:02) - The Spray and Pray Chart Method 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

Tune in to this inspiring podcast episode filled with positive affirmations specially tailored for YOU, aspiring data professionals. The episode seeks to motivate and mentally uplift listeners, encouraging you to embrace your potential in the field of data analysis. Apart from helping deal with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, let’s appreciate life's simple joys, promote confidence, and encourage problem-solving and personal growth. 🤝 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 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

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, we include a variety of listener questions, shedding light on topics like the future of data engineering, requirements for becoming a data analyst, showcasing data cleaning proficiency in Excel, and securing data analyst internships. Also discusses the significance of storytelling and views on Power BI versus Tableau & the impact of AI on data analysis roles. Tune in now! 👍 Leave your review and download the bonus! 🤝 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: (02:10) - What’s the future of data engineering in 2024? (03:06) - Do you need a degree to become a data analyst? (04:57) - How to showcase Excel skills? (07:22) - How to land data analyst internships? (10:10) - What are the main technical skills required to land your first data job? (14:40) - Have you worked with many teachers looking to make a career transition? (16:24) - How to get a data analyst job for people with no work experience? (25:13) - Can you suggest SQL and Excel videos for data analysis? (28:46) - Do you think the data analysis industry is saturated? (28:21) - Do you find data analysts transferring to becoming a data scientist or a data engineer? 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

In this episode, we dive deep into linear programming and its applications in various business scenarios. We discuss its powerful use in optimizing critical business decisions and also touch on how it was utilized in crucial roles at ExxonMobil to maximize refinery profits. Tune in to uncover how linear programming can be a game-changer in your data career journey. 🌟Leave your review and download the bonus! 🤝 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: (05:32) - Introduction to Linear Programming (09:28) - Understanding Linear Programming (12:12) - Applications of Linear Programming (14:55) - Maximizing and Minimizing in Linear Programming (18:43) - Applying Linear Programming to Business (33:20) - Using Linear Regression to Determine Slopes (35:06) - A Real-World Application 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.

This is the blueprint to becoming a data analyst & I will walk you through the levels step-by-step to becoming one this year. Follow this blueprint, and I promise you can become a data analyst.If you’d like more of my free resources, including a more in-depth webinar where I talk more about projects & networking, click the link to the descriptions. Practice SQL with :🛠️ Analyst Builder🖱️ Stratascratch🐒 DataLemur🤝 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 bootcampTimestamps:(00:08) - Level 1(04:20) - Level 2(06:15) - Level 3(07:50) - Level 4(09:10) - Level 5(13:05) - Level 6(15:30) - Level 7(18:20) - Level 8(19:42) - Level 9(21:50) - Level 10Connect with Avery:📺 Subscribe on YouTube🎙Listen to My Podcast👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn📸 Instagram🎵 TikTokMentioned 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.

📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Land your data analyst job combining these 3 things in my bootcamp 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.

In this episode, Avery & Rho discuss challenges faced while applying for a data career job and how to overcome them. In the episode, Rho shares critical insights into the importance of effectively presenting your skills, the significance of your resume, networking, and how continuous learning helps you face the evolving challenges in the data space. Listen to find out how Rho turned every challenge into an opportunity, ultimately landing a role as a senior analytics engineer. Connect with Rho Lall : 🤝 Connect on Linkedin 🎒 Learn About Free Interview Challenge: 7 Interviews in 7 Days 🤝 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: (07:33) - The Journey to Becoming a Data Analyst (18:06) - The Hiring Ladder (25:05) - Building Confidence for Job Interviews (26:03) - Understanding the Hiring Process (28:10) - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis (30:30) - The Two Questions That Matter in Hiring 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.