Avery Smith - Data Career Coach

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

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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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Avery Smith - Data Career Coach

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www.datacareerjumpstart.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

192: Will Data Analysts Survive 2026? 3 Major Predictions 06.01.2026

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Unsure if data analytics is still worth it in 2026? These 3 predictions explain what’s actually happening. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your F...

191: I helped this beginner become a data analyst (Jordan Temple) 22.12.2025

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://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsle...

190: How I Went From Ignored to In-Demand as a Data Analyst 16.12.2025

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://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" tra...

189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains) 09.12.2025

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 trick...

188: 7 Brutal Myths About Landing a Data Job That Are Keeping You Stuck 02.12.2025

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://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to m...

187: Would You Survive This Data Analyst Interview? 25.11.2025

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://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck...

186: I analyzed 6,512 data analytics jobs – here’s where you’re most likely to get hired 18.11.2025

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I wouldn't try to become a data analyst next here. Here's 4 reasons why and what I'd do instead. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data...

185: How I Would Become a Data Analyst in 2026 (if I had to start over again) 11.11.2025

🏆 Follow this roadmap w/ The Data Analytics Accelerator (My Bootcamp): https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:19 - Step 1: Skills 02:33 - Step 2: Data Roles 06:38 - Step 3: Projects 10:22 - Step 4: Portfolio 13:20 - Step 5: Resume & LinkedIn 17:59 - Step 6: Job Hunting 21:12 - Step 7: Interviews 22:53 - The SPN Method 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your...

184: What I’d Learn Instead of Data Science in 2026 04.11.2025

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I wouldn't try to become a data analyst next here. Here's 4 reasons why and what I'd do instead. 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:32 - Reason 1 not to be data scientist 03:22 - Reason 2 not to be data scientist 04:55 - Reason 3...

183: Struggling To Find Data Jobs? Try This Free Tool I Built 28.10.2025

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I built you a free tool that matches you to open data jobs! I built it using a low-code analytics tool called KNIME. Learn how I built it & how you can build your own! 👔 Try the Resume to Job Match App: https://apps.hub.knime.com/d/AI_Job_Search~data-app:c0cff571-721d-4cd2-aca7-5f19505d7537/run?authTo...

182: This Data Analyst Has Analyzed 1M+ Songs (here’s everything he knows) 21.10.2025

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Data meets music 🎶 — Avery sits down with Chris Reba, a data analyst who’s studied over 1 million songs, to reveal what the numbers say about how hits are made. From uncovering Billboard chart fraud to exploring how TikTok reshaped music, this episode breaks down the art and science behind every beat. 💌...

181: I Got 285 Data Analyst Applications. Here's Who I Hired. 14.10.2025

Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! I'll walk you through the exact data analyst job hiring pipeline from a hiring manager's perspective & show you how to NOT get rejected. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come t...

180: The 10 MOST CLUTCH Quarterbacks in NFL History (Backed by Data Science) 09.10.2025

Who’s the most clutch quarterback in NFL history — Tom Brady , Patrick Mahomes , Aaron Rodgers , or someone completely unexpected? We’ll use Python + Data Science to figure it out.  👉 Try Sphinx for free - https://www.sphinx.ai ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Who’s the most clutch QB? 00:40 - Python + Sphinx AI: analyzing 1M NFL plays 02:00 - Defining “clutch” in football (data-driven approach) 03:15...

179: How I Use PRIVATE Data ETHICALLY In the New Era of AI 01.10.2025

There is an impossible choice most organizations face. Companies building modern AI face a brutal, binary-feeling decision: either ship a privacy-first model that “kinda low key sucks,” or ship a high-performing model that likely exposes sensitive personal data. Luckily, there's a third option, and that's what I will share with you in this episode! Check out Tonic Textual here: 👉 https://www.toni...

178: The One Skill That Makes You More Valuable Than Senior Analysts (ft. Mike Cisneros) 23.09.2025

Data storytelling matters more than ever. If you have the ability to make your analysis understood—and acted on—it can make you more valuable than analysts with twice your experience. In this episode, Mike Cisneros walks us through his practical, tactical playbook to turn good analysis into powerful data stories that get results. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT Make your...

177: I Built a Pokémon Card Analytics App That Prints PASSIVE Income w/ AI (step-by-step guide) 17.09.2025

I asked my followers what data product I should build next, and they voted: a Pokémon card analytics tool. So, I rolled up my sleeves and built a market analytics platform using Replit and its vibe-coding agent to get from idea to deployable MVP in a few hours! Today's video guides you through the process step by step, so you can build something similar—even if you have 0 technical background. ✨...

176: I Asked 7 Data Analysts What Tools They ACTUALLY Use 09.09.2025

Before you start cramming tools to land a data job, ask yourself this: What tools are data analysts actually using every day? In this episode, I went straight to the pros—analysts at Google, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, Humana, Veterans United, 7-Eleven, and more—to hear which tools truly power their work. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts &...

175: 5 Unique Data Analyst Projects (beginner to intermediate) 02.09.2025

Here are 5 exciting and unique data analyst projects that will build your skills and impress hiring managers! These range from beginner to advanced and are designed to enhance your data storytelling abilities. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT Where I Go To Find Datasets (as a data analyst) 👉 https://youtu.be/DHfuvMyBofE?si=ABsdUfzgG7Nsbl89 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analy...

174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill) 26.08.2025

Josh Gledhill was a music‑industry professional who, after 1,026 days of unemployment, landed not one but two data job offers. In this episode, he shares how he overcame dyslexia and how he used Threads, a 40‑page PRINTED Portfolio, and the SPN Method to become a data analyst at Staffordshire County Council. ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analy...

173: 13 Signs You’re on the Right Track to Landing Your First Data Job 19.08.2025

Feeling behind on your data journey? Don't worry. Today, I'll list down the 13 signs that prove you're actually ahead (even if you're actually doing just some of these). ✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT 💌 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...

172: Tesla Data Analyst: This is how to land a data job (Lily BL) 12.08.2025

What does it take to land a data analyst job at Tesla, and what challenges await you once you're there? Join me as I interview Lily BL, a former Tesla data analyst, who reveals her exhilarating journey in the world of data at one of the world's most innovative companies. 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘...

171: 7 Habits That (Quietly) Helped Me Break Into Data (with no experience) 05.08.2025

7 essential habits helped me transition into data analytics (even without prior experience), and I'm sharing them in today's episode. If you're transitioning into data analytics, I've also created a free tool to help you monitor and track your progress. FREE 7 Habits Tracker here: http://datacareerjumpstart.com/7Habits ⚡Start designing today with Gamma for free ➡ https://landadatajob.com/gamma He...

170: Brutally Honest Advice About Landing a Data Job in 23 Minutes 23.07.2025

I’ve spent the last 10 years working as a data analyst, data scientist, and data engineer for some pretty cool companies like ExxonMobil, MIT, the Utah Jazz, and others. And the last 4, I’ve spent them teaching others how to land their first data job. My students now work at Apple, Amazon, Rivian, Tesla, and other cool companies. Let me share the 13 things I wish I knew when I was getting started....

169: ChatGPT vs Julius AI: Who Analyzes Data Better? 15.07.2025

The data analysis landscape is changing rapidly. New AI tools are emerging every week, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. So in this video, I compare ChatGPT and Julius AI to see how they stack up against each other. We'll use a dataset of 1,444 data job listings from FindADataJob.com to analyze trends in the 2025 data job market to answer the question: Which AI tool is best suited for your d...

168: Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead 08.07.2025

Tired of spending money on data courses you never finish? Here are 7 essential books that will actually boost your analytical skills, with no subscription required! Plus, make sure to tune in till the end as one lucky listener will get a free book from this list! Get the books here! DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I...

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