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The Data Career Podcast: helping you break into data analytics, build your data career, and develop a personal brand
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The Data Analyst Toolkit Daily News is your go-to source for the latest in data analysis trends, tools, and industry insights. Curated daily, this podcast delivers fresh updates on essential topics for data analysts. Whether you're aiming to break into the field or stay sharp as a seasoned analyst, each edition brings you valuable resources, tutorials, and expert insights.
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Welcome to The Data Analyst News for Saturday, November 23, 2024. Here are today’s top stories: UCLA researchers secure National Science Foundation funding to develop advanced AI tools for analyzing cosmic data, fostering collaboration between computer science and astronomy. SAP Analytics Cloud gains traction as a versatile business intelligence pl…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter No fluff, no jargon; just the essentials to kick-start your data analyst career in 2025 with a strategy built for success. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your Fi…
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This is the Data Analyst News for today - Friday the 22nd of November 2024. Techopedia explains the concept of analytics as the practice of using data, statistical analysis, and algorithms to derive insights and support decision-making processes. One key point is that analytics spans several fields, including business intelligence and data science,…
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This is the Data Analyst News for today - Thursday the 21st of November 2024 The Rockland Times highlights the growing role of analytics in NFL game planning and player evaluation. Teams are increasingly leveraging advanced data to develop strategies, optimize play-calling, and assess player performance beyond traditional stats. One key trend is th…
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Welcome to The Data Analyst News for Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Here’s what we’ve got for you today: Plexum Data is pushing ahead with its advanced web scraping services, offering businesses new tools to harness big data ethically, setting the stage for growth in 2025. Connecty.ai has raised $18 million to simplify enterprise data challenges by …
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Data Analyst News: CU Boulder Analytics Program, NTT Data & Google Cloud Partnership, Wayvee AI & More
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Welcome to *The Data Analyst News* for Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Here’s what’s making headlines today: - The University of Colorado Boulder announces a new master's in Marketing Analytics launching in 2025, targeting professionals eager to excel in a data-driven marketing world. - In the New England Real Estate Journal, William Pastuszek highligh…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter For anyone aiming to break into data analysis, Avery’s roadmap is the ultimate guide. With practical advice and clear steps, this episode sets you up for success in just 100 days. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in you…
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Data Analytics in Sports, Market Growth Projections, and AI Innovations: Texas Rangers, Technavio, NTT DATA, and More
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Welcome to *The Data Analyst News* for Friday, November 8, 2024. Here are today’s top stories: - The Texas Rangers are using real-time data analytics to optimize player performance, enhance scouting, and make smarter player acquisitions, as highlighted in Diginomica. - Technavio reports that the data wrangling market will grow by $1.49 billion thro…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Travel back to 1854 London and see how data visualization saved lives. John Snow’s use of data analytics to fight cholera is a groundbreaking story that still inspires analysts today. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Big changes are happening in the data world, and it’s not just about AI! It’s a mix of challenges and new chances in the data field. Let’s dig into what’s happening and why now’s the time to rethink your next career move. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumps…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Elijah Butler shares his journey from data analyst to senior roles. We talk about the key skills and strategies that can help you advance while staying true to your career goals. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Finding quality datasets doesn’t have to be hard. In this episode, we highlight seven must-know sources where you can easily grab free data for your next project. These resources are sure to inspire your work. Get FREE access to 1M+ Datasets here: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/datasets 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analys…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Many people feel unqualified for a data analyst role, but there are ways to fight imposter syndrome. Learn how to boost your confidence with practical steps 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Find out which tools are most in demand, which are easiest to learn, and the best order to learn them. Learn about the Data Learning Ladder and how to quickly get started in the data industry. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Thomas Gresco shares his journey from being a high school math teacher to landing a role as a Reimbursement Analyst in less than 70 days. He discusses the struggles of job hunting, the importance of a strong portfolio and network, and how following the SPN method transformed his career. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analyst…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter Breaking into data is hard. But it doesn't have to be if you CAREER HACK. Simply find someone's journey you can relate to, and reverse-engineer their steps. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to…
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💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter There's one thing that will kill a data career analyst job hunt faster than anything else...and it's really easy to do. Please don't do it! 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "H…
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125: How She Landed a Business Intelligence Analyst Job in Less than 100 Days (w/ Rachael Finch)
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In this episode, Rachael Finch shares her incredible journey of transitioning from a night shift quality assurance analyst at an alcohol manufacturing company to a fully remote business intelligence analyst at Optum Healthcare within just 95 days. Rachael, a biology major, leveraged the SPN Method from The Data Analytics Accelerator to break into t…
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In this episode, we explore the incredible story of Zach Wilson, a data engineer who skyrocketed his annual salary from $30,000 to $500,000 in just five years. Zach shares his experiences working for top tech companies like Facebook, Netflix, and Airbnb and details his transformation from a struggling drug user to a highly successful engineer. Conn…
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Learn three powerful resume hacks to navigate the applicant tracking system (ATS) and significantly increase your chances of landing a data job. Discover how changing your job titles, editing your job experiences, and creatively enhancing bullet points on your resume can help you get noticed in an oversaturated job market. 📊 Come to my next free “H…
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Wondering if the Google Data Analytics Certificate can actually land you a job? Join Avery as he reveals how his Reddit friend Goob Goob got an $80K remote data analyst position just 52 days after completing the cert. Avery breaks down Goob Goob's journey, key resume tips, the importance of networking, and how your previous experience can be your s…
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20 minutes of straight genius data advice. Learn form the top data analysts on what hiring managers are looking for, how to ace the interview, the future of Data & AI, and networking effortlessly. Listen to the episodes: Alex the Analyst Luke Barousse Avery Smith Ken Jee Josh Starmer (StatQuest) Matt Mike Andy Kriebel Matt Brattin 📩 Get my weekly…
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Although Python is talked about a lot in the data world, if you are aiming for your first data analyst role, I don’t think you should learn it. It takes too much time, it’s hard to learn, and it’s hard to use. In this episode, I’ll dive into more of the specifics and what to focus on instead. 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 🧙♂…
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This is an incredible episode where Avery took on listener questions and questions from you guys. It’s kind of ragtag. Multiple questions here concern how to start your data career and what you should do in that process. So, if you’re on that journey, this episode is for you. 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next …
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Avery interviews Sai, a lead data analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Sai shares his journey from a small town in India to a successful career in data analytics in the U.S. He discusses his educational background, challenges, strategies to land a job, and success on LinkedIn and TopMate as a career coach. Connect with Venkata Sai 🤝…
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Struggling to secure a data analyst job? You're not alone! These advices in this episode help you stand out and land your dream data job even with no prior experience. Tune in for insider tips and real success stories! 🧙♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land…
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Avery chats with Trevor Maxwell, who transformed his career from an industrial printer technician and construction worker to a remote technical business analyst. Learn how Trevor leveraged the Data Career Podcast and a data bootcamp to break into the data industry despite having no prior tech experience or degree. Connect with Trevor Maxwell: 🤝 Fol…
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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 analys…
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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-Advo…
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113: Operations Research, Prescriptive Analytics, & Decision Science w/ Adam De Jans & Steven Stark
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Get insights into career transitions, the importance of networking, and the tools used in data positions in this episode! Avery talks with data experts Steven Stark and Adam Dijans as they explore the fascinating field of operations research. 🤝 Connect with Adam De Jans 🤝 Connect with Steven Stark 🧙♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence 📩 Get my …
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Avery Smith interviews Alex Sanchez, a high school math teacher who transitioned to a data analyst role at 7-Eleven in just 50 days. Alex's journey is inspiring and practical. He discusses key strategies, transferable skills, and the importance of networking in a way that is immediately applicable. Whether you're aspiring to break into the data fie…
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Avery interviews Krishna, who shares his inspiring journey from an Indian engineer to a Canadian data imaging analyst in just under 100 days. Discover how Krishna overcame numerous job rejections, leveraged the SPN method (Skills, Portfolio, Network), and used strategic networking and a refined portfolio to land his dream job. 🤝 Connect with Vincen…
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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 Dail…
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This episode features Alli Torban, a leading data information designer, sharing her career journey from a data analyst to teaching data visualization to companies like Google and Moderna. Alli advises on becoming a data viz designer, emphasizing the significance of data literacy, tool mastery, and building a portfolio with personal projects. Connec…
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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 …
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This is a mock job interview in which Avery the interviewer asks a series of common but important questions to gauge the interviewee's fit for a new company with a dynamic environment. Questions cover reasons for seeking a new job, decision-making examples, handling deadlines, dealing with difficult co-workers, problem-solving skills, adapting to c…
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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…
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105: Do You Have to Be Good at Statistics to Be a Data Analyst w/ StatQuest Josh Starmer PhD
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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, an…
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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 A…
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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 ca…
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102: Exposing How Alex The Analyst Became a Data Analyst (And The Most Popular Data YouTuber)
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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. T…
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The 100th celebration episode of the Data Career Podcast features a special panel interview conducted by Avery Smith with prominent data content creators, including Ken Jee, Monica Kay Royal, Richad Nieves-Becker, and Elijah Butler. Recorded in Charleston, South Carolina, this milestone episode dives into personal experiences in the data field, the…
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Unlock the secret to job hunting success with JobHuntShortcut.com – land interviews without drowning in resumes, learn effective networking, and get $70 off today! Connect with Asa Howard on LinkedIn.Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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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, in…
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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, ho…
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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…
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Avery talks with Michael Kennedy about the many ways Python is used. Michael hosts the Talk Python to Me podcast, is an expert in Python, and explains how experts use Python in various fields. The episode also discusses beginners who want to learn and use Python, including choosing an IDE and focusing on projects. Connect with Michael Kennedy 🤝 Con…
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Join us for a thorough discussion with data visualization expert Nick Desbarats. We will focus on creating charts and visualizing data. Nick is a well-known instructor in the field of data & has taught many data professionals worldwide about visualizing data and designing dashboards. In this episode, Nick explains how the choice of chart type affec…
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Tune in to this inspiring podcast episode filled with positive affirmations specially tailored for YOU, aspiring data professionals. The episode seeks to motivate and mentally uplift listeners, encouraging you to embrace your potential in the field of data analysis. Apart from helping deal with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome,…
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In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, we include a variety of listener questions, shedding light on topics like the future of data engineering, requirements for becoming a data analyst, showcasing data cleaning proficiency in Excel, and securing data analyst internships. Also discusses the significance of storytelling and views on Power BI ve…
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