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

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:✨ Find A Data Job 2.0 is Here ✨Just released a BRAND NEW version of FindADataJob.com. ✅ Skills highlighted on every job — scan a posting in seconds and know if it's a fit ✅ Seniority ranking 1–10 — see how senior a job actually is, no more guessing ✅ Save jobs — bookmark roles to come back to later ✅ Salary reports — see what data jobs are actually paying right now ✅ Skills reports — find out which skills are in demand in today's market ✅ Work arrangement reports — remote vs. hybrid vs. on-site breakdowns ✅ Feedback button — tell us what to build next GO CHECK IT OUT!!! FindADataJob.com

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:✨ Find A Data Job 2.0 is Here ✨Just released a BRAND NEW version of FindADataJob.com. ✅ Skills highlighted on every job — scan a posting in seconds and know if it's a fit ✅ Seniority ranking 1–10 — see how senior a job actually is, no more guessing ✅ Save jobs — bookmark roles to come back to later ✅ Salary reports — see what data jobs are actually paying right now ✅ Skills reports — find out which skills are in demand in today's market ✅ Work arrangement reports — remote vs. hybrid vs. on-site breakdowns ✅ Feedback button — tell us what to build next GO CHECK IT OUT!!! FindADataJob.com

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:✨ Find A Data Job 2.0 is Here ✨Just released a BRAND NEW version of FindADataJob.com. ✅ Skills highlighted on every job — scan a posting in seconds and know if it's a fit ✅ Seniority ranking 1–10 — see how senior a job actually is, no more guessing ✅ Save jobs — bookmark roles to come back to later ✅ Salary reports — see what data jobs are actually paying right now ✅ Skills reports — find out which skills are in demand in today's market ✅ Work arrangement reports — remote vs. hybrid vs. on-site breakdowns ✅ Feedback button — tell us what to build next GO CHECK IT OUT!!! FindADataJob.com

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:✨ Find A Data Job 2.0 is Here ✨Just released a BRAND NEW version of FindADataJob.com. ✅ Skills highlighted on every job — scan a posting in seconds and know if it's a fit ✅ Seniority ranking 1–10 — see how senior a job actually is, no more guessing ✅ Save jobs — bookmark roles to come back to later ✅ Salary reports — see what data jobs are actually paying right now ✅ Skills reports — find out which skills are in demand in today's market ✅ Work arrangement reports — remote vs. hybrid vs. on-site breakdowns ✅ Feedback button — tell us what to build next GO CHECK IT OUT!!! FindADataJob.com

A special panel interview with data content creators dives into personal experiences, AI's impact, favorite data learning resources, and interview tips. The discussion offers unique backgrounds and perspectives on succeeding in data careers and continuous learning.

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This episode of the Data Career Podcast features Melissa Kings, a former teacher who transitioned into data analytics through the Data Analytics Accelerator bootcamp. Melissa shares her journey, from deciding to switch careers to successfully landing job offers upon completing the bootcamp. Melissa highlights the various aspects of the bootcamp, including doing projects, developing portfolios, involved networking, and the positive impact of the supportive community within the bootcamp. Connect with Melissa Kings : 🤝 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: (04:58) - Melissa's Background and Transition into Data Analytics (11:16) - The Power of Networking and Proactive Job Hunting (18:29) - The Importance of Networking in Career Advancement (19:36) - The Journey Through the Data Analytics Accelerator Program (23:52) - The Value of Community in Learning and Career Transition (30:25) - The Impact of the Data Analytics Accelerator Program Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode:✨ Find A Data Job 2.0 is Here ✨Just released a BRAND NEW version of FindADataJob.com. ✅ Skills highlighted on every job — scan a posting in seconds and know if it's a fit ✅ Seniority ranking 1–10 — see how senior a job actually is, no more guessing ✅ Save jobs — bookmark roles to come back to later ✅ Salary reports — see what data jobs are actually paying right now ✅ Skills reports — find out which skills are in demand in today's market ✅ Work arrangement reports — remote vs. hybrid vs. on-site breakdowns ✅ Feedback button — tell us what to build next GO CHECK IT OUT!!! FindADataJob.com

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:✨ Find A Data Job 2.0 is Here ✨Just released a BRAND NEW version of FindADataJob.com. ✅ Skills highlighted on every job — scan a posting in seconds and know if it's a fit ✅ Seniority ranking 1–10 — see how senior a job actually is, no more guessing ✅ Save jobs — bookmark roles to come back to later ✅ Salary reports — see what data jobs are actually paying right now ✅ Skills reports — find out which skills are in demand in today's market ✅ Work arrangement reports — remote vs. hybrid vs. on-site breakdowns ✅ Feedback button — tell us what to build next GO CHECK IT OUT!!! FindADataJob.com

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:✨ Find A Data Job 2.0 is Here ✨Just released a BRAND NEW version of FindADataJob.com. ✅ Skills highlighted on every job — scan a posting in seconds and know if it's a fit ✅ Seniority ranking 1–10 — see how senior a job actually is, no more guessing ✅ Save jobs — bookmark roles to come back to later ✅ Salary reports — see what data jobs are actually paying right now ✅ Skills reports — find out which skills are in demand in today's market ✅ Work arrangement reports — remote vs. hybrid vs. on-site breakdowns ✅ Feedback button — tell us what to build next GO CHECK IT OUT!!! FindADataJob.com

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