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Microsoft Excel is the most widely used data analysis tool on the planet, but somehow it doesn't get the love it deserves.   In this episode, Sonali and Chris talk about how they leverage Excel in their data roles at prominent companies, and share practical tips you can use to add more value to your own organization.   You'll leave the show with an insider's look at where Excel can make a big impact, and actionable advice about what to learn next to take your game to the next level.   What You'll Learn: What makes Excel the most versatile tool used by data professionals How Chris and Sonali are leveraging Excel to drive value at their organizations Tips for where to focus to get the most out of Excel   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guests: Sonali Kumar works as a Data Analyst specializing in HR Analytics. She is also a podcast host of "Success Beyond Our Greatest Fears." Follow Sonali on LinkedIn  

Chris French is a Data Advisor, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and founder of DataFrenchy Academy Follow Chris on LinkedIn   Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter

Do you need to be active on Linkedin to land a data job? What should you post or even do on the platform?

In this episode, Avery sits down with teacher turned Data Analyst Chris French to discuss how he landed his first data job leveraging Linkedin.

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Timestamps:

(9:07) - How Chris grow Linkedin from 20 followers to 20,000 followers

(13:19) - His content types that gain attention

(18:02) - What Chris would do differently to do the job search

(23:29) - Technical skills vs soft skills

(26:53) - Before land data job, analyze your process first

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