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

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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April 29, 2025 10 mins

🎯 I analyzed 2,893 data analyst job postings so you don’t have to, and here’s what I found: **You might be wasting your time learning the wrong skills.** Find out how to pivot your career the data-driven way and stay ahead of the game.

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Megan Bowers took an unconventional path to break into the data world. Starting from a self-guided Data Science Bootcamp, she shared her journey through blogging and gained millions of views, and then BOOM! Job offers and monetization opportunities flooded. This is her story.

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YOU want to break into data analytics but not sure where to start? This interactive choose-your-own-adventure episode will help you! Get ready to make real-life decisions that will shape your data career. Play now and see where your choices take you.

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Cindy Clifford, a seasoned educator of 25 years, refused to let age or past career define her. She used her skills honed as a teacher and pivoted to data analytics! If you feel you're too old to pivot and become a data analyst, it's never too late-- dive into Cindy's story.

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Jen Hawkins went from delivering pizzas to becoming a six-figure data analyst at a FAANG company in just 17 weeks. In our chat, she shares her Data Accelerator Program journey, how she used her background and new skills to stay motivated, land job offers, and eventually achieve her dream role.

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I talk with job search expert Steve Dalton about his radical approach to landing your dream job-- WITHOUT applying online! As the author of 'The Job Closer' and 'The 2-Hour Job Search, Steve advocates for a networking-based strategy and explains the importance of asking for advice rather than referrals.

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In this episode I'll show you what it takes to land data analyst jobs! I'll provide in-depth insights and tips for six data analyst positions with salaries ranging from $35K to $200K-- and why should you apply even if you don't meet all the requirements.

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Over the past 1000 days, I've interviewed some of the brightest minds in the data world. And in today’s episode, you’ll hear genius career advice from 6 of my favorite female data analysts. They’ll teach you what it’s like working in data, and help you learn what it takes to actually land a data job.

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In this episode, I uncover the nine biggest LIES about landing a data job. Maybe what's stopping you from pursuing a data career is just a big lie.

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Don’t Learn Python as a Data Analyst (Learn This Instead):

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I tested DeepSeek-- an emerging AI platform that makes ChatGPT look ancient! I asked it to outline a comprehensive roadmap for becoming a data analyst. What it said scared me (Spoiler: it basically copied my SPN Method)!

Listen to NEXT: My interview with StatQuest!

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Meet  @SundasKhalid: High school dropout, immigrant, and now a powerhouse in data at Google! She shares pivotal tips for breaking into data, invaluable financial literacy insights, and how she champions salary negotiation by helping others secure higher pay.

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In this episode, I chat with Daliana Liu of The Data Scientist Show! She talks about her career journey, including her tenure at Amazon, and offers practical advice on making data science impactful in business. Tune in to discover what truly makes a great data scientist and check out Daliana's Data Science Career Accelerator course, designed to help data scientists advance their careers: https://maven.com/dalianaliu/ds-career

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I won't lie, I'm pretty nervous. In this episode, I share my AMBITIOUS plan to help 52 people land their dream data jobs this year! I call it 'Mission 52,' and I'll make myself more accountable to all of you by documenting my whole journey.

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January 28, 2025 16 mins

Want to leapfrog 99% of your peers in the data analyst field (within the next THREE TO SIX months)? Tune in to discover the strategies you need!

Listen to this NEXT: The ONLY Framework To Become A Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method) https://youtu.be/XUxWQgh3soo

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How do you make data analytics fun and engaging? In this episode, I chat with YouTube sensation Thu Vu. We discuss Python's growing significance, trends in the data job market, plus get a sneak peek into her new initiative, Python for AI Projects.

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Are you tired of applying to job after job on LinkedIn only to hear absolutely nothing? Today I share the secret LinkedIn hack-- learn how the top 1% find fresh data roles and network directly with hiring managers, how to skip the oversaturated jobs tab, and dive into the ultimate guide to finding untouched opportunities.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, author of 'Storytelling with Data' and 'Daphne Draws Data,' shares her journey from studying mathematics to becoming a leading figure in data visualization. Cole discusses her career path, the importance of clear communication in data visualization, and tips on how to make complex data understandable.

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Starting a career in data can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Learn how to combine skills, projects, and connections to create real opportunities.

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Will AI replace data analysts? Let’s clear up the confusion and talk about what’s next.

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It’s not just about skills; find out what makes hiring managers say, “You’re the one we’ve been looking for.” Featuring hiring managers like Alex The Analyst, Megan McGuire, Jesse Morris, and Andrew Madson, the episode provides actionable tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to stand out in the data job market.

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