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

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Over the past few years, I’ve interviewed some of the smartest people in data. You’ll hear three real stories of people with no experience landing their first data job, and exactly how they did it.
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Three real stories of breaking into data with no experience
00:38 – Thomas: From high school teacher to data role in 61 days
13:52 – Kadesha Bryant: From warehouse work to senior data roles through networking
24:35 – Rachel Finch: Escaping the night shift and landing a BI role in 95 days
39:45 – The shared pattern behind all three data career pivots
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Breaking into data feels harder than ever right now. I break down the real trends shaping the data job market in 2026 and what they mean for your career.
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – The real state of the data job market in 2026
02:18 – Why data engineering keeps growing while other roles slow down
05:41 – Who is actually hiring data analysts right now
07:56 – Why big tech layoffs don’t tell the full story
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Unsure if data analytics is still worth it in 2026? These 3 predictions explain what’s actually happening.
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – 3 predictions for data analysts
00:25 – Prediction #1
02:48 – Prediction #2
07:00 – The truth about AI replacing analysts
09:24 – Prediction #3
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🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉
Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 12th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
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Most aspiring data analysts struggle with knowing what projects to build. This list of 5 projects spans beginner to advanced levels and is designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers.
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – From construction to Senior Financial Analyst (no applications)
03:06 – Why his non-data background actually helped
08:24 – The projects + portfolio that made recruiters reach out
10:27– How LinkedIn led to a job offer
23:03 – Biggest lessons for breaking into data
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Mentioned in this episode:
🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉
Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 12th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
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I went from ignored to hired by changing my strategy. These are the 3 steps that did it.
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Rejected & Ignored: My Breaking Point
01:10 – Mentor Advice That Changed Everything
01:45 – Fix #1: Use Your Domain Experience
05:55 – Fix #2: Stop “Spray & Pray” & Start Networking
10:05 – Fix #3: Build a Portfolio That Proves Your Skills

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Mentioned in this episode:
🎉 The 2026 Cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator 🎉
Ready to land your data job in 2025? We're starting the 2026 Cohort on January 12th. This bootcamp is everything you need to land your first data job. Check out our New Year's sale & bonuses: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa