125: How She Landed a Business Intelligence Analyst Job in Less than 100 Days (w/ Rachael Finch)

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 the data industry. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and practical advice for those looking to make a similar career shift.

06:25 Networking and the SPN Method

13:40 Interview Process and Challenges

19:34 Landing the Job and Celebrating Success

23:32 Reflections and Future Plans

29:12 Final Thoughts and Advice

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