Data Career Podcast

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 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: (03:17) The Value of Data Titles (22:53) Breaking into Operations Research (34:43) Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 field or considering a career shift, Alex's story offers valuable insights and actionable advice. 🤝 Connect with Alex Sanchez 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: (04:31) Initial Challenges and Adaptability (17:06) Landing the Job: Key Strategies (24:31) The Hidden Job Market (29:04) The Importance of Networking (32:27) Transitioning from Teaching to Data Analytics Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 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: (10:35) The Job Hunt: Strategies and Success (17:35) Networking and Tailoring: Keys to Landing the Job (32:19) Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Data Analysts Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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. Connect with Alli Torban : 🤝 Follow on Linkedin 📔 Learn About Chart Spark 🧙‍♂️ 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: (08:16) Alli's Transition to Freelance and Starting Her Own Company (17:40) Advice for Aspiring Data Visualization Designers (21:42) Unlocking Creativity with Practical Inspiration and Prompts Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 change, plans, and salary expectations. 🧙‍♂️ 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: (00:08) - Getting to Know You: Background and Aspirations (01:25) - Decision Making and Problem Solving in the Workplace (02:15) - Handling Deadlines and Difficult Co-workers (03:58) - Adapting to a New Company's Challenges (05:48) - Future Goals and Salary Expectations Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 bootcamp Timestamps: (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 Days Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 relationship with AI, favorite data learning resources, and interview tips. The discussion provides a unique mix of backgrounds, offering perspectives on succeeding in data careers, the impact of AI, and the importance of continuous learning. Connect with the panels on LinkedIn: 🤝 Connect with Ken Jee 🤝 Connect with Monica Kay Royal 🤝 Connect with Richad Nieves-Becker 🤝 Connect with Elijah Butler ✉️ 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: (06:05) - Diving into the Panel: Introductions and Insights (09:33) - Exploring Favorite Data Tools and Facing AI Threats (16:58) - Learning Resources and Books for Aspiring Data Professionals (23:26) - Interview Tips: From Connection to Confidence Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 🤝 Connect on Linkedin 🐤 Follow on Twitter (X) Ⓜ️ Follow on Fosstodon 🐍 Learn About TalkPython 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: (11:18) - Python vs Other Programming Languages (17:15) - The Future of Python and Its Applications (32:06) - How the Rockband Weezer uses Python Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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 affects how we understand data. He also discusses his recently published book, 'Practical Charts.' Connect with Nick Desbarats : 🤝 Connect with Nick 🎒 Learn About Practical Reporting 📚 Purchase Practical Charts books 👍🏽 Leave your review and download the bonus: 🤖 Talk to AveryGPT for your data job hunt 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: (03:42) - The Importance of Choosing the Right Chart (11:39) - The Ethics of Data Visualization (24:03) - Understanding Less Common Chart Types (33:02) - The Spray and Pray Chart Method Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message

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, let’s appreciate life's simple joys, promote confidence, and encourage problem-solving and personal growth. 🤝 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 Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/datacareerpodcast/message