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Break into data analytics EVEN without a degree, just like our guest for today's episode! He's Ryan Ponder, a Data Analytics Accelerator program student who transitioned from Loan Officer to Data Analyst within his company-- without a degree. He shares how he leveraged internal opportunities and attained his new role. Tune in and learn actionable steps for making an internal pivot and overcoming career challenges!

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00:00 - Introduction

05:49 - The Internal Pivot: A Unique Pathway to Data Analytics

09:57 - Networking and Overcoming Challenges

15:47 - Imposter Syndrome

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Struggling to break into data analyst roles because you have no experience? In this episode, I reveal 6 overlooked, easier-to-land entry-level data jobs that can kickstart your data career. I also provide 7 reasons why these roles are worth considering!

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Melody Santos has successfully transitioned from a physical therapist to a revenue analyst in a few months! In this episode, she shares three main steps that expedited her journey, her struggles with imposter syndrome, and offers valuable advice for anyone looking to pivot into a data career.

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00:00 - Introduction

04:16 - Melody's Google Data Analytics Certificate Experience

06:41 - Job Application Challenges

15:43 - Landing the Charge Integrity Analyst Job

23:16 - Advice for Career Changers

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If you're thinking about doing the Google Data Analytics Certificate, you need to hear this: DON'T. In this episode, I list five reasons why it is a waste of time.

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00:00 - Introduction

00:11 - Reason 1: Certificates Don't Matter in the Data Industry

02:45 - Reason 2: The Course Teaches the Wrong Skills

06:32 - Reason 3: The Course is Slow and Theoretical

09:21 - Reason 4: Lack of Projects and Portfolios

14:15 - Reason 5: No Career or Networking Support

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🎯 I analyzed 2,893 data analyst job postings so you don’t have to, and here’s what I found: **You might be wasting your time learning the wrong skills.** Find out how to pivot your career the data-driven way and stay ahead of the game.

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06:22 - Live Data at DataAnalystSkills.com

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Megan Bowers took an unconventional path to break into the data world. Starting from a self-guided Data Science Bootcamp, she shared her journey through blogging and gained millions of views, and then BOOM! Job offers and monetization opportunities flooded. This is her story.

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03:28 - Gaining traction and recognition through blogging.

07:08 - Career Growth and transition to Alteryx.

14:18 -  Leveraging and advertising your domain expertise.

19:25 - What is a Data Journalist?

22:21 - Writing content.

24:29 - What is Alteryx?

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