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

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:✨ 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

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:✨ 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

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:✨ 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

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:✨ 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 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:✨ 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