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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! It’s not just about skills; find out what makes hiring managers say, “You’re the one we’ve been looking for.” Featuring hiring managers like Alex The Analyst, Megan McGuire, Jesse Morris, and Andrew Madson, the episode provides actionable tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to stand out in the data job market. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interviewsimulator Subscribe to Our Newsletter: Join the Data Career Jumpstart Newsletter Prepare for Interviews: Try the Interview Simulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:25 Alex The Analyst: The Importance of Personality in Hiring 08:01 Megan McGuire: The Hiring Process from Start to Finish 17:06 Jesse Morris: Storytelling and Tenacity in Data Roles 23:21 Andrew Madson: The Value of Projects and Team Fit 26:27 Conclusion and Additional Resources 🔗 CONNECT WITH GUESTS Alex Freberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-freberg Megan McGuire: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-s-mcguire Jesse Morris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessemorris1 Andrew Madson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-madson 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!

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A lot of Data Analysts and Data Scientists are worried about how AI will impact their careers and the future of the industry. Is AI coming for our jobs? Or is this just another example of new technology that can make us more effective? In this episode, YouTube's Alex The Analyst will walk you through the state of AI in data, some of the most interesting AI tools, and share his predictions about where this is all headed and what it means for the future of your data career. You'll leave this session with a much better understanding of the current state of AI, likely future trends, and how you should be thinking about AI and its impact on your career.

What You'll Learn Which AI tools you should have on your radar How AI is impacting the future of data careers The best ways to keep your skills up to date as the industry evolves   Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b   About our guest: Alex Freberg, better known as Alex The Analyst started his journey as a Data Analyst 5 years ago and has come a long way since then. He is currently an Analytics Manager at a Fortune 10 company and uses his platform to help people build skills to launch and accelerate their careers in data.  Check out Alex's YouTube channel for free resources and Analyst Builder for his full learning platform.    Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter  

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 hired as a data analyst. Is it technical skills like SQL and Python? Or is it something much simpler?

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(6:01) Alex's Data Career Journey (11:50) Alex's First Portfolio (17:53) Alex's Advice on Getting Hired & Interviews (27:10) How to Become an Analyst in 7 Days

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🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open!

To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more

If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong.

👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa a...

Alex Freberg, aka Alex The Analyst, chats with me about playing the long game with content, empathizing with his audience, how he grew a massive YouTube following, his new Analyst Builder courses, and much more.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexTheAnalyst

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-freberg/

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