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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	220	Founded	6 years ago
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222: Why Getting Data Certifications Is An AWFUL Idea

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I looked at 11,000 data job postings to see how many required a certificate. Zero.💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 htt... more

4 Aug 2026 • 12 min

221: This Architect Became a Data Analyst AFTER 13 Years

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David spent 13 years in architecture before switching to data. He landed his first data job in about 90 days.

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28 Jul 2026 • 25 min

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220: The Dark Truth of AI as a Data Analyst

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I'll tell you the dark truth about AI as a data analyst that most people are completely ignoring.

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21 Jul 2026 • 9 min • Most popular

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219: I Analyzed 11,000 Data Jobs to See What Skills Actually Get You Hired

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I did this analysis a year ago and a lot has changed. Here's what skills actually get you hired in 2026.

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14 Jul 2026 • 11 min

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Recent Guests

Brandon Trediti

Data consultant at Information Lab, previously a bartender

Information Lab

Episode: 213: This Bartender Became a Data Analyst With One Tableau Project

Tim Beecher

Senior Analytics Associate at a major marketing agency

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Episode: 205: This Guy Became a Data Analyst in 6 Months (NO EXPERIENCE)

Erin Shina

Financial analyst at a health care company; former music therapist

Humana / Team Vanna nationwide

Episode: 204: She Became a Data Analyst in 67 Days! (No Prior Experience)

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

Storytelling with Data

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)

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Avery Smith

Host of Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST; leads discussions on analytics careers, interview prep, and portfolio building.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 821 ratings

A Must Listen For New Data Analysts
Avery not only does an excellent job sharing helpful advice for breaking into the data analytics field, but he also brings on guests who provide firsthand insight and experiences from their own journeys.
Apple Podcasts
5
Aristotle Polites
United States3 months ago
Great explanations
Good examples and easy to understand for those of various backgrounds. He’s got some personality, which makes it enjoyable too.
Apple Podcasts
5
B-runninMan
United States4 months ago
Interview ready!
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 States7 months ago
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 States7 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.
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Staywhereur
United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise actionable tips, real-world guest insights, and motivation.

Very informative and practical; helpful for career pivots into data.

Audience values clarity, actionable frameworks, and supportive coaching from the host.

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Apple Podcasts	#231	United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#89	Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#124	Germany/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#36	Singapore/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#42	Brazil/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#77	Ireland/Business/Careers

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221: This Architect Became a Data Analyst AFTER 13 Years

Q: What was a turning point in your job search that led to an offer?

A combination of a strong portfolio, strategic outreach (including a direct LinkedIn DM to the CEO), and showcasing the internship work aligned with the company's needs ultimately led to the offer and a favorable raise after negotiation.

221: This Architect Became a Data Analyst AFTER 13 Years

Q: How did the internship influence your job search?

The internship gave me hands-on experience with real projects, a strong reference, and proof of capability, which helped me stand out in interviews and connect with my eventual employer.

221: This Architect Became a Data Analyst AFTER 13 Years

Q: What convinced you to pursue data analytics over other paths you considered?

I explored several careers that didn't require a degree or its relevance to the job; data analytics resonated because it offered tangible, rapid feedback and the potential to turn data into real, observable results, which was appealing after researching YouTube channels and career options.

218: This Retail Worker Became a Data Analyst DESPITE No Experience

Q: What was the interview process like for the internship and then the full-time role, and what kinds of questions did they ask?

Interviews focused more on soft skills and portfolio demonstration than on deep technical questions. The employer valued how Kam presented himself and his ability to communicate insights and work with the team, with behavioral interviews playing a major role in both the internship and the full-time position.

218: This Retail Worker Became a Data Analyst DESPITE No Experience

Q: You had some other jobs before you became a Data Analyst. Tell us a little about what you were doing before you joined the bootcamp and became a Data Analyst.

Kam explains he spent five years at Home Depot in various roles, pursued a master's in IT after a sports management degree, and describe how tutorial hell was holding him back until the bootcamp helped structure his learning and keep him accountable, which led to a data job offer within a few months.

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Data-focused career guidance with a practical, step-by-step approach to breaking into data analytics and advancing in the field. Episodes routinely cover job search strategies, portfolio building, resume and LinkedIn optimization, salary realities, and how to leverage networks for referrals. A recurring theme is turning real projects into tangible proof of capability, plus tactical advice on using free tools and affordable training to accelerate hiring timelines.

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