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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Business

Podcast website

www.datacareerjumpstart.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

116: Becoming a Data Analyst with No Degree and No Experience w/ Trevor Maxwell 26.06.2024

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: 🤝 Follow on Linkedin 🤝 Ace your data analyst intervie...

115: How to go From I.T. to Data Analytics w/ Monica Royal 19.06.2024

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 analyst interview with the interview simulator 📩...

114: Standing Up For Yourself as a Data Analyst w/ Shailvi Wakhlu 12.06.2024

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-Advocacy Book 🤝 Ace your data analyst interview wit...

113: Operations Research, Prescriptive Analytics, & Decision Science w/ Adam De Jans & Steven Stark 05.06.2024

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 ⁠...

112: This Math Teacher Became a Data Analyst in 50 Days w/ Alex Sanchez 29.05.2024

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 off...

111: How This Indian Immigrant Landed a Data Job in Canada in 100 Days w/ Krishna Bharatula 22.05.2024

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 C...

110: Pizza to Pixels: The Data Transition w/ Vincen Dailey 15.05.2024

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 Confid...

109: How to Become a Data Visualization Designer & a Creative Data Analyst w/ Alli Torban 08.05.2024

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 📔 Lear...

108: Data Analyst Mock Interview 01.05.2024

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...

107: Interview Prep - Practice Mock Interview - Listen to Practice Before Your Interview 24.04.2024

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 t...

106: Want to Stand Out as a Data Analyst? Master Data Storytelling w/ Brent Dykes 17.04.2024

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...

105: Do You Have to Be Good at Statistics to Be a Data Analyst w/ StatQuest Josh Starmer PhD 10.04.2024

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 le...

104: Breaking into Sports Analytics w/ Ken Jee 03.04.2024

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...

103: Conquering Your Fear of Becoming a Data Analyst w/ Erick Cuentas 27.03.2024

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 essential...

102: Exposing How Alex The Analyst Became a Data Analyst (And The Most Popular Data YouTuber) 21.03.2024

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 hire...

101: Expert Data Analytics Panel Tells All (100th Episode Celebration) 13.03.2024

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 r...

100: Job Hunt OS Launch w/ Asa Howard 06.03.2024

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 . Mentioned in this episode: 💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a review Thanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't s...

99: Is a Data Analyst Bootcamp REALLY worth it? w/ Melissa Kings 28.02.2024

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, inv...

98: Day in the Life of a Data Analyst With Non-Technical Background w/ Paul Ahlstrom 21.02.2024

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...

97: Winning with Data Science; A Handbook for Business Leaders w/ Akshay Swaminathan 14.02.2024

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 healthca...

96: What is Python & Why Should I Care? w/ Python Expert Michael Kennedy 07.02.2024

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) Ⓜ️ Foll...

95: Nick Desbarats: How to Create Effective Data Visualization 31.01.2024

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 h...

94: Positive Affirmations for Aspiring Data Analysts [Listen Daily] 24.01.2024

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...

93: I want to be a Data Analyst, but don’t have experience 17.01.2024

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 versus Tableau & the impact of AI on data analys...

92: What is Linear Programming? (A Glimpse to What I Did as a Data Scientist at ExxonMobil) 10.01.2024

In this episode, we dive deep into linear programming and its applications in various business scenarios. We discuss its powerful use in optimizing critical business decisions and also touch on how it was utilized in crucial roles at ExxonMobil to maximize refinery profits. Tune in to uncover how linear programming can be a game-changer in your data career journey. 🌟Leave your review and download...

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