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
Episodes
- 210: Build a Data Analyst Portfolio in 9 Minutes (Full Tutorial)
This episode demonstrates a tool that converts GitHub projects into a data analyst portfolio, showing examples of its use and offering guidance for listeners to build their own.
- 209: Is This Data Analyst ACTUALLY Ready to Get Hired? (Live Coaching)
This episode of the Data Career Podcast features a live coaching session. The hosts review a data analyst's resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio, and provide feedback on what was missing from their job application to get hired.
- 208: I Analyzed 8,553 Data Analyst Salaries — Here's What They're ACTUALLY Paying in 2026
This episode of the Data Career Podcast analyzes 8,553 data analyst salaries for 2026. It covers median salaries, salary ranges based on experience, job title, location, and skills.
- 207: Watch Me Do a Data Analyst Project in Minutes With Claude Code
This episode demonstrates completing a data analyst project using Claude Code. The host discusses whether AI will replace data analysts based on the project's outcome.
- 206: Every Data Analyst Tool You Need is FREE
This episode of the Data Career Podcast discusses various free tools essential for data analytics, including Excel, Google Sheets, Python, R, SQL, and more. It highlights how these tools can be utilized without cost to help aspiring data a…
- 205: This Guy Became a Data Analyst in 6 Months (NO EXPERIENCE)
This episode of the Data Career Podcast features an individual who became a senior data analyst in six months with no prior experience. It details his journey and strategies used to achieve this career transition.
- 204: She Became a Data Analyst in 67 Days! (No Prior Experience)
This episode details Erin's journey from music therapist to Fortune 50 financial analyst in less than 60 days, despite lacking prior experience. The discussion covers her successful transition and strategies used to achieve this rapid care…
- 203: There’s No More Data Analyst Jobs
This episode addresses the claim that data analyst jobs are disappearing, presenting evidence and data to refute this notion. It discusses job market growth and trends in the field.
- 202: I'll Admit: Becoming a Data Analyst Isn't Sustainable Now
This episode of the Data Career Podcast discusses the challenges in the data analyst job market for 2026, offering 5 strategies to simplify the job search and prevent burnout. It also promotes the Data Analytics Accelerator program.
- 201: What I ACTUALLY Do as a Data Analyst
This episode features a senior data analyst with over a decade of experience explaining their actual job functions, the tools they utilize, and the problems they solve in different sectors. Timestamps are provided for specific discussions…
- 200: I Owe You An Honest Update
Avery provides an honest update on the Data Career Podcast, sharing behind-the-scenes struggles, lessons learned, and decisions made. The episode discusses personal challenges including ADHD and fatherhood, as well as production issues and…
- 199: The Data Job Scams Are Out of Control
This episode discusses the prevalence of data job scams, detailing how they work and what scammers are looking for. It highlights red flags such as fake recruiter emails, LinkedIn scams, identity theft, and the fake check trap to help list…
- 198: You're not ready for the next phase of data analytics
This episode of the Data Career Podcast addresses the rapid advancement of AI and its impact on data analysts. It explains that AI will change, not replace, data analyst jobs and offers advice on how to adapt and prepare for the future of…
- 197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)
Episode 197 of the Data Career Podcast discusses how to become a sports data analyst, with guest Nick sharing his experience being hired by doing the work first. The episode provides advice for breaking into the field and offers a look at…
- 196: I wish I knew this before I learned SQL
Episode 196 of the Data Career Podcast focuses on lessons learned about SQL. The host shares insights on learning SQL more efficiently, emphasizing that memorization isn't necessary and that many beginner commands are less useful than perc…
- 195: If I Wanted To Become a Data Analyst in 2026, This Is What I'd Do
This episode outlines a strategy for becoming a data analyst in 2026, emphasizing foundational skills learned through projects. It discusses how to build trust with hiring managers, create a portfolio, and network effectively to secure a d…
- 194: I Asked 3 Data Analysts How They ACTUALLY Got Hired
This episode features three individuals—Thomas, Kadesha Bryant, and Rachel Finch—sharing their experiences of breaking into the data field without prior experience. It details their transitions from various careers into data roles and high…
- 193: My HONEST Thoughts on The Data Job Market in 2026
Episode 193 of the Data Career Podcast features Avery's analysis of the 2026 data job market, discussing trends in hiring, the growth of data engineering, and the context surrounding tech layoffs. Avery also mentions the Data Analytics Acc…
- 192: Will Data Analysts Survive 2026? 3 Major Predictions
Episode 192 of the Data Career Podcast explores three key predictions for data analysts in 2026, addressing concerns about the impact of AI and the continued relevance of the role. The episode provides insights into what is currently happe…
- 191: I helped this beginner become a data analyst (Jordan Temple)
In episode 191, Jordan Temple details his transition into a data analyst role, highlighting how his non-traditional background, specific projects, and portfolio helped him secure a job offer. The episode also touches on lessons learned for…
- 190: How I Went From Ignored to In-Demand as a Data Analyst
In episode 190, Avery details a three-step strategy for data analysts to become more in-demand. The steps include leveraging domain experience, networking effectively instead of broad applications, and building a skill-demonstrating portfo…
- 189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)
In episode 189, resume expert Andrei Kurtuy explains how data professionals make resume mistakes. He details how to convert task lists into impact bullets, ensure resumes pass ATS checks, and leverage projects for better storytelling.
- 188: 7 Brutal Myths About Landing a Data Job That Are Keeping You Stuck
Episode 188 of the Data Career Podcast tackles seven prevalent myths that can impede progress in securing a data job. The episode discusses misconceptions about job titles, necessary experience, skill acquisition, educational requirements,…
- 187: Would You Survive This Data Analyst Interview?
Episode 187 of the Data Career Podcast focuses on preparing for data analyst interviews, including practicing common questions and building relevant apps. It also promotes the Data Analytics Accelerator program for aspiring data profession…
- 186: I analyzed 6,512 data analytics jobs – here’s where you’re most likely to get hired
This episode analyzes 6,512 data analytics jobs to identify the best and worst states for hiring. The host discusses reasons for low rankings in certain states and explores job prospects after normalization and per capita analysis. The epi…
- 185: How I Would Become a Data Analyst in 2026 (if I had to start over again)
Episode 185 outlines a 7-step roadmap for aspiring data analysts, detailing necessary skills, understanding data roles, project development, portfolio creation, resume and LinkedIn optimization, and interview strategies.
- 184: What I’d Learn Instead of Data Science in 2026
In episode 184, the speaker outlines four reasons why they would not pursue data science and suggests alternative paths for securing a data analytics role, emphasizing a program that covers Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python, and R, with portfoli…
- 183: Struggling To Find Data Jobs? Try This Free Tool I Built
In episode 183 of the Data Career Podcast, the host introduces a free tool built using the low-code analytics platform KNIME to help users find data jobs. The episode details how the tool was created and discusses the significance and futu…
- 182: This Data Analyst Has Analyzed 1M+ Songs (here’s everything he knows)
In episode 182 of the Data Career Podcast, host Avery speaks with data analyst Chris Reba about his analysis of over one million songs. They explore how data reveals patterns in hit songs, discuss historical chart fraud, and examine the im…
- 181: I Got 285 Data Analyst Applications. Here's Who I Hired.
In episode 181, a hiring manager shares insights into the data analyst hiring pipeline after reviewing 285 applications. The episode covers strategies to avoid rejection and promotes the Data Analytics Accelerator program, a bootcamp for a…
- 180: The 10 MOST CLUTCH Quarterbacks in NFL History (Backed by Data Science)
This episode uses data science and Python to analyze over a million NFL plays to determine the most clutch quarterbacks in NFL history, presenting a data-driven "TV Clutch" and "Advanced Clutch" Top 10 list.
- 179: How I Use PRIVATE Data ETHICALLY In the New Era of AI
Episode 179 discusses the ethical dilemma organizations face when building AI: choosing between privacy-first models that underperform or high-performing models that risk exposing sensitive data. The host presents a third option, focusing…
- 178: The One Skill That Makes You More Valuable Than Senior Analysts (ft. Mike Cisneros)
In episode 178, Mike Cisneros discusses the importance of data storytelling, explaining how the ability to make analysis understood and acted upon can increase an analyst's value. He shares tactical methods for transforming data analysis i…
- 177: I Built a Pokémon Card Analytics App That Prints PASSIVE Income w/ AI (step-by-step guide)
This episode details the process of building a Pokémon card analytics app using Replit and an AI agent. The guide covers the steps from idea to a deployable Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in a few hours, suitable for those with no prior tech…
- 176: I Asked 7 Data Analysts What Tools They ACTUALLY Use
This episode surveys data analysts from companies like Google, Amazon, and Apple to discover the tools they use daily in their roles. It aims to inform aspiring data analysts about practical tool requirements for landing a data job.
- 175: 5 Unique Data Analyst Projects (beginner to intermediate)
This episode of the Data Career Podcast covers five unique data analyst projects suitable for beginners to intermediate learners. The projects include analyzing stock prices, real estate data with SQL, creating a personal finance dashboard…
- 174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill)
Josh Gledhill shares his journey from 1,026 days of unemployment in the music industry to securing two data analyst job offers. He discusses overcoming dyslexia, using social media and a unique portfolio strategy, and navigating the job ma…
- 173: 13 Signs You’re on the Right Track to Landing Your First Data Job
Episode 173 of the Data Career Podcast outlines 13 indicators that you are progressing well towards landing your first data job. These signs range from possessing foundational data analysis skills in tools like Excel and SQL to actively ap…
- 172: Tesla Data Analyst: This is how to land a data job (Lily BL)
Lily BL, a former Tesla data analyst, shares her experience and insights on securing a data analyst position at Tesla and the challenges faced. The episode covers the hiring process, tools used, and advice for aspiring data professionals.
- 171: 7 Habits That (Quietly) Helped Me Break Into Data (with no experience)
This episode details 7 habits that aided the host's transition into data analytics, even without prior experience. Habits discussed include monthly project building, consistent reading, networking on LinkedIn, and persistent job applicatio…
- 170: Brutally Honest Advice About Landing a Data Job in 23 Minutes
Avery, who has worked as a data analyst, scientist, and engineer for companies like ExxonMobil and the Utah Jazz, shares 13 essential tips for landing a data job. He covers topics like skills, continuous learning, networking, and presentat…
- 169: ChatGPT vs Julius AI: Who Analyzes Data Better?
Episode 169 of the Data Career Podcast compares ChatGPT and Julius AI by analyzing a dataset of 1,444 data job listings from FindADataJob.com to assess their capabilities in analyzing trends for the 2025 data job market. The comparison cov…
- 168: Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead
This episode of the Data Career Podcast recommends 7 essential books for aspiring data analysts, offering an alternative to scattered online courses. The books discussed cover topics from data visualization and engineering to interview pre…
- 167: Hiring Manager Explains: How to Become a Healthcare Analyst (Jason Bryll)
In this episode, healthcare analytics expert Jason Bryll discusses the field of healthcare analytics, its importance, and the impact of AI. He also provides guidance on how to stand out to hiring managers when seeking a role in this sector.
- 166: You’re Already a Data Analyst (You Just Don’t Know It)
This episode reveals that listeners are already data analysts and teaches them how to reframe daily tasks to highlight data skills. It includes real-life examples from students and offers tips for improving resumes and LinkedIn profiles to…
- 165: How to Earn $250k+ With Multiple Remote Data Jobs (Overemployment with Delaney William)
Delaney William discusses his experience with overemployment and job stacking in the data field, explaining how he achieved an income of over $250k by holding multiple remote positions. The episode covers the efficiency and strategies invo…
- 164: I built an entire data pipeline in 30 minutes using only AI (no code required)
In episode 164 of the Data Career Podcast, the host demonstrates building a complete data pipeline in 30 minutes without code. Using Keboola MCP server and ClaudeAI, the process involved extracting data from an RSS feed, transforming it, l…
- 163: How to Analyze Data in the New Era of AI
Episode 163 of the Data Career Podcast discusses the impact of AI on data analysis, highlighting how tools like Julius AI can automate tasks, analyze data more efficiently, and provide insights in minutes. The episode explores practical ap…
- 162: This Loan Officer Became a Data Analyst WITHOUT a Degree (Ryan Ponder)
This episode features Ryan Ponder, a Data Analytics Accelerator program student who became a Data Analyst within his company without a degree, transitioning from a Loan Officer role. He discusses how he used internal opportunities and over…
- 161: Entry Level Data Jobs That Are ACTUALLY Entry Level
This episode of the Data Career Podcast reveals six overlooked entry-level data jobs that are easier to secure and offer valuable experience. The host discusses seven reasons why these roles are beneficial for starting a data career.