191: I helped this beginner become a data analyst (Jordan Temple)
Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Most aspiring data analysts struggle with knowing what projects to build. This list of 5 projects spans beginner to advanced levels and is designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers.💌 Join 30k+ 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 First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – From construction to Senior Financial Analyst (no applications)03:06 – Why his non-data background actually helped08:24 – The projects + portfolio that made recruiters reach out10:27– How LinkedIn led to a job offer23:03 – Biggest lessons for breaking into data🔗 CONNECT WITH JORDANhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jtemplemba/🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
190: How I Went From Ignored to In-Demand as a Data Analyst
Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I went from ignored to hired by changing my strategy. These are the 3 steps that did it.💌 Join 30k+ 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 First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Rejected & Ignored: My Breaking Point01:10 – Mentor Advice That Changed Everything01:45 – Fix #1: Use Your Domain Experience05:55 – Fix #2: Stop “Spray & Pray” & Start Networking10:05 – Fix #3: Build a Portfolio That Proves Your Skills🔗 CONNECT WITH [GUEST]🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)
Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Andrei Kurtuy is the cofounder of Novorésumé and has reviewed thousands of resumes from data professionals, from Amazon analysts to complete beginners, and he keeps seeing the same avoidable mistake. In this episode, he explains how to turn weak task lists into impact bullets, pass ATS checks without tricks, and use projects plus clear storytelling to make your resume truly stand out.💌 Join 30k+ 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 First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:48 – The #1 Resume Mistake Data Professionals Make02:10 – How to Turn Task-Based Bullets into Impact Bullets03:08 – Making Your Resume ATS-Friendly Without Fancy Templates10:39 – Why Keyword Stuffing and Hidden Text Backfires23:30 – How Skill-Based Resumes Help Career Changers Stand Out 🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREINovo Resume: https://novoresume.com/LinkedIn: https://dk.linkedin.com/in/andrei-kurtuy🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
188: 7 Brutal Myths About Landing a Data Job That Are Keeping You Stuck
Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I unpacked the 7 biggest myths circulating in the data career space and reveal what actually matters when trying to land your first role.💌 Join 30k+ 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 First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Myth #1: “Data Analyst is the only title”02:00 – Myth #2: “You have zero data experience”04:23– Myth #3: “You need to learn ALL the data skills”06:03 – Myth #4: “You need a degree or certificate”07:40 – Myth #5: “Data jobs are easy to land”09:14– Myth #6: “Most data jobs are remote”11:08 – Myth #7: “AI is going to take your data job”🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
187: Would You Survive This Data Analyst Interview?
Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Can You Pass This Data Analyst Interview?🖥️ Build your own app with Replit: https://replit.com/refer/AveryData👔 Mock Interview Platform: https://interviewsimulator.io💌 Join 30k+ 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 First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:28 — Question 102:54 — Question 204:53 — Question 308:08 — Where to do Interview Practice08:54 — How to Build Cool Apps Like This🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode:🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉 Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 5th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa