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

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:🎉 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

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:🎉 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

A mock job interview conducted by Avery covers topics like reasons for seeking a new job, decision-making skills, handling deadlines, dealing with difficult co-workers, problem-solving abilities, adapting to change, future goals, and salary expectations. The episode aims to help listeners ace their interviews with confidence.

Join Avery on the latest episode of the Data Career Podcast as he sits down with Brent Dykes, the genius behind 'Effective Data Storytelling'. 🎙️ Discover the six game-changing elements of a data story, learn from the most common mistakes, and uncover the secrets to captivating your audience with every data presentation! 💡 Don't miss out on Brent's practical tips for transforming dull data into captivating stories – tune in now and take your data career to new heights! 🔥 ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job ⁠🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Brent Dykes: 🤝 Follow on Linkedin 📙 Get the Effective Data Storytelling 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: (03:57) Dive into Audience Psychology! (12:51) Master the Six Essential Elements! (19:08) Avoid Common Storytelling Mistakes! (26:52) Ace Job Interviews with Storytelling! Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 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

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery chats with Josh Starmer, PhD, also known as StatQuest on YouTube, about the common fear of math and statistics, and how to overcome it. They delve into Josh's journey from hating math to becoming a beloved statistics YouTuber, his unique approach to making complex statistical concepts accessible, and the importance of understanding one's learning style. ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job ⁠🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Josh Starmer PhD: 🤝 Follow on Linkedin ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube 📘 Get StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning 🤝 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: (01:54) - Learning Styles and Overcoming Math Fear (07:03) - The Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning: A Must-Read (21:55) - The Practicality of Statistics: Learning by Doing (28:07) - The Birth of StatQuest: Transforming Teaching with YouTube (33:27) - Learning in Public: The Impact of Sharing Knowledge Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 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

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery interviews Ken Jee. They delve into Ken's unique path into sports analytics, starting from his personal experience as a golfer and his curious inquiry that led to an internship and gradually crafted a niche in sports data science. ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job 🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Ken Jee 🤝 Follow on Linkedin ▶️ Ken Jee Official Youtube Channel ▶️ Ken's Nearest Neighbors Podcast 🏀 The Exponential Athlete Podcast 🤝 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: (09:54) Deep Dive into Golf Analytics (18:16) Ken's Personal Journey into Sports Analytics (24:49) Breaking into Sports Analytics (29:16) The Power of Networking and Creating Opportunities Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 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

In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery interviews Eric Cuentas, a chemical engineer who turned into a data analyst and career coach. They discuss obstacles when pursuing career goals and highlight the importance of determining genuine motivations to align with prospective roles. They also discuss practical ways to overcome fear in the career transition process, emphasising the essentiality of consistent networking and the crucial role of resumes in the job application process. ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job 🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Erick Cuentas: 🤝 Connect on Linkedin 🤝 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: (04:36) - Eric's Unique Career Journey (10:01) - Overcoming Fear in Career Transition (24:34) - The Importance of Job Titles in Career Progression (26:09) - The Job Search Process: Common Mistakes (28:15) - The Reality of Job Rejections (31:37) - The Impact of Networking in Job Search (37:41) - The Impact of Consistent LinkedIn Engagement Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 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

Hear the story of Alex The Analyst like you've never heard it before. In this episode, Avery Smith sits down with Alex Freberg, more commonly known as Alex the Analyst to discuss his journey from no technical background to data analyst superstar. They talk about Alex's journey from a recreational therapy degree to learning what data analytics is. They also cover what matters most when getting hired as a data analyst. Is it technical skills like SQL and Python? Or is it something much simpler? Connect with Alex the Analyst :🤝 Follow on Linkedin▶️ Subscribe on Youtube🎒 Learn About Analyst Builder✉️ 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 bootcampTimestamps:(6:01) Alex's Data Career Journey(11:50) Alex's First Portfolio(17:53) Alex's Advice on Getting Hired & Interviews(27:10) How to Become an Analyst in 7 DaysConnect with Avery:📺 Subscribe on YouTube🎙Listen to My Podcast👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn📸 Instagram🎵 TikTokMentioned 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