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.

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(00:08) - Getting to Know You: Background and Aspirations (01:25) - Decision Making and Problem Solving in the Workplace (02:15) - Handling Deadlines and Difficult Co-workers (03:58) - Adapting to a New Company's Challenges (05:48) - Future Goals and Salary Expectations

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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 dull data into captivating stories – tune in now and take your data career to new heights! 🔥

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(03:57) Dive into Audience Psychology! (12:51) Master the Six Essential Elements! (19:08) Avoid Common Storytelling Mistakes! (26:52) Ace Job Interviews with Storytelling!

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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 learning style.

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(01:54) - Learning Styles and Overcoming Math Fear (07:03) - The Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning: A Must-Read (21:55) - The Practicality of Statistics: Learning by Doing (28:07) - The Birth of StatQuest: Transforming Teaching with YouTube (33:27) - Learning in Public: The Impact of Sharing Knowledge

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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.

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(09:54) Deep Dive into Golf Analytics (18:16) Ken's Personal Journey into Sports Analytics (24:49) Breaking into Sports Analytics (29:16) The Power of Networking and Creating Opportunities

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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 essentiality of consistent networking and the crucial role of resumes in the job application process.

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(04:36) - Eric's Unique Career Journey (10:01) - Overcoming Fear in Career Transition (24:34) - The Importance of Job Titles in Career Progression (26:09) - The Job Search Process: Common Mistakes (28:15) - The Reality of Job Rejections (31:37) - The Impact of Networking in Job Search (37:41) - The Impact of Consistent LinkedIn Engagement

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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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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 resources, and interview tips.

The discussion provides a unique mix of backgrounds, offering perspectives on succeeding in data careers, the impact of AI, and the importance of continuous learning.

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(06:05) - Diving into the Panel: Introductions and Insights (09:33) - Exploring Favorite Data Tools and Facing AI Threats (16:58) - Learning Resources and Books for Aspiring Data Professionals (23:26) - Interview Tips: From Connection to Confidence

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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, involved networking, and the positive impact of the supportive community within the bootcamp.

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Timestamps: (04:58) - Melissa's Background and Transition into Data Analytics (11:16) - The Power of Networking and Proactive Job Hunting (18:29) - The Importance of Networking in Career Advancement (19:36) - The Journey Through the Data Analytics Accelerator Program (23:52) - The Value of Community in Learning and Career Transition (30:25) - The Impact of the Data Analytics Accelerator Program

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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 as how to manage senior stakeholders.

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Timestamps:

(14:31) - The Importance of Networking in Job Hunting (22:44) - Understanding User Behavior through Data (23:12) - The Role of SQL in Data Analysis (23:25) - Business Use Cases for Data Analysis (27:55) - The Art of Reporting in Data Analysis (29:14) - The Importance of Asking the Right Questions (31:17) - The Role of Communication in Data Analysis (31:46) - The Power of Iterative Analytics (39:47) - Understanding the Business Context in Data Analysis

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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 healthcare and real estate.

The episode covers various aspects of data analysis, including prediction, association, and description.

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Timestamps:

(12:14) - The Value of Data Science in Business (14:57) - The Role of Data Science in Problem Solving (20:36) - Understanding the Difference Between Data Science and Data Analytics (25:39) - The Importance of Framing Business Questions for Data Science (30:48) - The Power of Meeting Business Needs with Data Science: A Real-Life Example (38:26 ) - The Limitations of Data Science

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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.

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(11:18) - Python vs Other Programming Languages (17:15) - The Future of Python and Its Applications (32:06) - How the Rockband Weezer uses Python

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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 his recently published book, 'Practical Charts.'

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Timestamps: (03:42) - The Importance of Choosing the Right Chart (11:39) - The Ethics of Data Visualization (24:03) - Understanding Less Common Chart Types (33:02) - The Spray and Pray Chart Method

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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 confidence, and encourage problem-solving and personal growth.

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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 analysis roles.

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(02:10) - What’s the future of data engineering in 2024? (03:06) - Do you need a degree to become a data analyst? (04:57) - How to showcase Excel skills? (07:22) - How to land data analyst internships? (10:10) - What are the main technical skills required to land your first data job? (14:40) - Have you worked with many teachers looking to make a career transition? (16:24) - How to get a data analyst job for people with no work experience? (25:13) - Can you suggest SQL and Excel videos for data analysis? (28:46) - Do you think the data analysis industry is saturated? (28:21) - Do you find data analysts transferring to becoming a data scientist or a data engineer?

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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.

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(05:32) - Introduction to Linear Programming (09:28) - Understanding Linear Programming (12:12) - Applications of Linear Programming (14:55) - Maximizing and Minimizing in Linear Programming (18:43) - Applying Linear Programming to Business (33:20) - Using Linear Regression to Determine Slopes (35:06) - A Real-World Application

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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.

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In this episode, Avery & Rho discuss challenges faced while applying for a data career job and how to overcome them.

In the episode, Rho shares critical insights into the importance of effectively presenting your skills, the significance of your resume, networking, and how continuous learning helps you face the evolving challenges in the data space.

Listen to find out how Rho turned every challenge into an opportunity, ultimately landing a role as a senior analytics engineer.

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🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator

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🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp

Timestamps:

(07:33) - The Journey to Becoming a Data Analyst (18:06) - The Hiring Ladder (25:05) - Building Confidence for Job Interviews (26:03) - Understanding the Hiring Process (28:10) - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis (30:30) - The Two Questions That Matter in Hiring

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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 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

How can you work with a recruiter in your data journey? Listen to find out!

Katie and Bobby from Hire-Fit share their insights on creating a killer LinkedIn profile, tailoring your resume to stand out, and making human connections that will make a lasting impression on hiring managers.

Listen if you want a leg-up in the job hunt!

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⁠🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp⁠

Timestamps:

(11:19) - Recruiters Don’t Want to Help: myth or truth

(28:47) - LinkedIn is KING for recruiters & applicants

(35:48) - Work smarter, not harder in your job search

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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 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa