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Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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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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Recent Guests

Nick Wan
Senior Director of Baseball Analytics at the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
Episode: 197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)
Andre Kurti
Co-founder of NovoResume and resume expert
NovoResume
Episode: 189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)
Mike Cisneros
Harvard-trained data storyteller and coach
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Episode: 178: The One Skill That Makes You More Valuable Than Senior Analysts (ft. Mike Cisneros)
Josh Gledhill
Formerly unemployed for 1,026 days, now a data analyst with two job offers.
Episode: 174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill)
Lily BL
Data analyst with experience at Tesla and other major tech companies.
Tesla
Episode: 172: Tesla Data Analyst: This is how to land a data job (Lily BL)
Delaney William
Ex-over-employed product manager and tech professional trainer
Episode: 165: How to Earn $250k+ With Multiple Remote Data Jobs (Overemployment with Delaney William)
Ryan Ponder
Former loan officer who transitioned to a data analyst role
Veterans United Home Loans
Episode: 162: This Loan Officer Became a Data Analyst WITHOUT a Degree (Ryan Ponder)
Melody Santos
Former physical therapist now working as a charge integrity analyst
Episode: 160: She Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 20-Year Career in Physical Therapy (Melody Santos)
Cynthia Clifford
Former teacher turned data analyst at Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods
Episode: 155: This Teacher Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 25-Year Career (Cynthia Clifford)

Host

Avery Smith
Host of the Data Career Podcast, Senior Data Analyst and Data Career Coach. Avery shares insights and practical advice for aspiring data professionals, guiding them in their career journeys in data analytics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 808 ratings
  • Listening to this podcast led me joining the DAA, as well as getting two interviews after months of applying and getting nothing. Glad to be part of this community.

    Audible
    5
    Joseph
    United States2 months ago
  • Important Listen

    If you are considering a career in data analytics, this podcast is a must. This podcast has interviews, up to date topics relevant to the data analytics and helpful insights on becoming an analyst.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Staywhereur
    United States9 months ago
  • Data Analytics Everything

    I absolutely enjoy listening to Avery Smith’s podcast. I like that he provides valuable information and I look forward to hopefully pivot to a career in the analytics world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macsarai5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Been following Avery for 4 months - very helpful for understanding data analytics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    eallenjones
    a year ago
  • Listen to this one first

    In the world of data science where it is becoming increasingly difficult to find accurate information, this podcast is the one that will add clarity. Don’t bother with the other podcasts until you listen here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeaperz
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners find the content to be incredibly helpful and informative, particularly for those looking to transition into data careers.
Avery Smith's straightforward presentation style and engaging guests receive praise for making complex topics more relatable.
Critiques include concerns about audio quality in certain episodes, although the overall content quality is generally well-regarded.
Several comments emphasize the podcast's motivational edge, providing inspiration and confidence to aspiring analysts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#93
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#197
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Apple Podcasts
#52
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#71
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#79
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#88
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197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)
Q: What would they need to do in order to stand out?
Master technical skills, communicate clearly about projects, and engage thoughtfully with the data they work with.
197: How to Become a Sports Data Analyst in 2026 (starting from 0)
Q: How hard is it today to land a sports analytics job?
The expectations are way higher, and the process of getting a job now seems much longer and more difficult than it was a decade ago.
189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)
Q: What should job seekers do to tailor their resumes effectively?
Create a master resume with all details and tailor a duplicate for each job application by picking relevant bullet points and adjusting the summary to match the job ad.
189: Why Your Data Analyst Resume Gets Rejected (Resume Expert Explains)
Q: What are some tips to get past the ATS and actually get your resume seen?
Use a single column layout without images or infographics. Ensure standard headers for sections and use a simple formatting style. Opt for text-based PDFs instead of image-based files.
182: This Data Analyst Has Analyzed 1M+ Songs (here’s everything he knows)
Q: How did you identify the fraud in the Billboard Top 100?
I noticed an anomaly in the average number of weeks at number one, which led me to explore historical shady practices in the industry.

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Focused on aiding individuals in launching and advancing their careers in data analytics, this podcast covers a broad array of topics relevant to aspiring data professionals. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions on important skills like SQL, Excel, and Tableau, as well as current job market trends and practical job-hunting strategies. Unique to this show is its commitment to demystifying the data analytics field, making it approachable for newcomers while providing actionable advice for seasoned professionals looking to transition or strengthen their careers. Interview segments with industry experts further enrich the content, providing real-world insights and motivational stories that help listeners navigate their career paths.

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