
Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST
The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand
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Oct 4, 2023 โข 38min
78: Data Consulting w/ Leon Gordon
Join Avery for a captivating episode with Data Consulting expert Leon Gordon, to delve into the world of data consulting and the skills needed to excel in this field.
Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation filled with valuable insights and advice for data professionals looking to make a difference as consultants.
Tune in now to better understand the data consulting industry and how you can navigate your way to a successful career!
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Timestamps:
(5:56) - Data Consulting
(9:45) - Power BI
(25:00) - Data Projects
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Sep 27, 2023 โข 41min
77: Data Visualization Tips w/ Tableau Expert Andy Kriebel
Join me with Tableau expert Andy Kriebel about data visualization tips! ๐
Andy shares his expertise to help you level up your data skills, from creating purposeful dashboards to the power of dot maps.
Tune in now and take your data visualizations to the next level! ๐ง
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Timestamps:
(11:15) - When dealing with time series, your best friend is the versatile line chart ๐
(13:34) - Dive into dot maps for super-detailed visualizations ๐
(17:30) Want to compare rankings over time? Bump chart!๐๐
(21:10) Keep your graphs simple and spiced up with context๐
(26:45) Dashboards should tell a story; ensure they have a purpose and context to keep folks engaged. ๐๐ก
(34:27) Prepping for an interview? Be chatty, be prepared with your interviewers. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ค
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Sep 20, 2023 โข 20min
76: How We Use AI as Data Analysts w/ Luke Barousse
Luke Barousse, a data analyst and data star on YouTube, discusses the impact of AI on data analysts, AI as data analysts, building in-house solutions, challenges and opportunities, the impact of AI on data analyst jobs, and the role of data analysts and AI.

Sep 13, 2023 โข 33min
75: Want to be a Data Analyst? Learn These Skills w/ Luke Barousse
Luke Barousse, data legend, discusses the important skills for aspiring data analysts. Topics include analyzing 1.2M data jobs, essential data skills, more senior skills, and data job titles.

Sep 6, 2023 โข 53min
74: How to Ace The Data Science & Analytics Interview w/ Nick Singh
Nick Singh, a data interview expert and co-author of "Ace the Data Science Interview," shares his extensive experience from companies like Facebook and Google. He offers invaluable tips on navigating data science interviews, including preparation strategies and the significance of SQL. The conversation emphasizes storytelling in interviews, the importance of showcasing business impact, and practicing mock interviews for success. Singh also introduces a free SQL tutorial, making this discussion a must-listen for aspiring data professionals.

Aug 30, 2023 โข 21min
73: I Have Good News for Aspiring Data Analysts
Join me in this week's episode as I share real success stories from participants in the Data Analytics Accelerator program. ๐ง๐ฝโ๐
These are REAL stories from REAL people like you, going through their journey. Some of their wins are big like data analyst job offers. Others are small and just include posting on LinkedIn or reaching out to a recruiter.
Featuring tips on resume and LinkedIn profile optimization that led to interviews and job offers, proving that small changes can make a big impact in your data career journeyโtune in now!
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Timestamps:
(02:55) - ๐ The Job Market is HARD.
(04:58) - ๐ผ Story 1: Interviews
(7:33) - ๐ฉโ๐ป Story 2: Quick Wins
(09:25) - ๐ Story 3: Cold Messaging
(10:36) - ๐ฐ Story 4: Senior Job Offer
(13:40) - ๐ Story 5: Small Wins
(14:37) - ๐ Story 6: Job Offer
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Aug 23, 2023 โข 39min
72: What Is People Analytics? w/ Serena Huang
Serena Huang, an ex-PayPal Analytics Executive, shares invaluable tips on standing out in the hiring process. She discusses what People Analytics is & how to learn more. Keys to getting hired in data and what makes a good data team are also explored.

Aug 16, 2023 โข 32min
71: Get Hired as a Data Analyst w/ Hiring Manager Andrew Madson
In this episode, Andrew Madson, an experienced data analytics professional & hiring manager, shares valuable insights and tips on transitioning into the field of data analytics. ๐
We discussed what ACTUALLY gets you hired, how to make good data projects, & how to pivot into the data field.
Whether you're just starting your data career journey or looking to make a pivot, this episode is a must-listen! ๐ง
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Timestamps:
(03:46) - ๐ The Surprising Skill You Need
(13:20) - ๐๏ธ Make Your Data Projects Clear
(20:28) - ๐ Data Skills You Should Know
(29:11) - ๐ Networking: Your Gateway to Career Success!
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Mentioned in this episode:๐ 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.๐ซ 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

Aug 9, 2023 โข 43min
70: Heโs Hired 30 Data Analysts; Hereโs What You Should Know
Jesse Morris, a data analyst who has interviewed 300 data analysts, shares wisdom on getting hired. Topics include the hiring process, standing out in the job hunt, the value of volunteering, and showcasing tangible evidence and portfolio projects.

Aug 2, 2023 โข 33min
69: Skills, Networking, Portfolio: How Brad Yarbro Landed a Data Job
Brad Yarbro, a senior data scientist at Protective Life, shares his inspiring journey from an economics student to a data professional. Topics discussed include gaining work experience as a student, transitioning into data analytics, analyzing pictures and predictive models in the life insurance industry, the value of a master's degree in applied statistics, and the crucial role of networking and continuous learning in a data career.
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