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

103: Conquering Your Fear of Becoming a Data Analyst w/ Erick Cuentas


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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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Timestamps:

(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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