Over the past 1000 days, I've interviewed some of the brightest minds in the data world. And in today’s episode, you’ll hear genius career advice from 6 of my favorite female data analysts. They’ll teach you what it’s like working in data, and help you learn what it takes to actually land a data job.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - Sundas Khalid: Keep going, no matter what.

05:26 - Cole Knaflic: It's less about analysis and more about presentation.

11:38 - Rachael Finch: Always be networking.

23:22 - Jess Ramos: Be proactive in your job search and networking.

28:44 - Hana M.K.: Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome!

32:41 - Erin Shina: The importance of having projects.

Check out the full episodes from this compilation!

1. How This High School Drop Out Became a $500k Data Analyst (Sundas Khalid) - https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/148-how-this-high-school-drop-out-became-a-500k-data-analyst-sundas-khalid

2. Meet The Woman Who Changed Data Storytelling Forever (Cole Knaflic) - https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/142-meet-the-woman-who-changed-data-storytelling-forever-cole-knafflic

3. How She Landed a Business Intelligence Analyst Job in Less than 100 Days (w/ Rachael Finch) - https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/125-how-she-landed-a-business-intelligence-analyst-job-in-less-than-100-days-w-rachael-finch

4. Navigating Your Data Career Journey w/ Jess Ramos - https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/49-navigating-your-data-career-journey-w-jess-ramos

5. Presenting for Data Analysts w/ Hana M.K. - https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/84-presenting-for-data-analysts-w-hana-mk

6. From Music to Spreadsheets: Erin Shina’s 90-Day Transformation from Music to Financial Data Analyst - https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/65-from-music-sheet-to-spreadsheets-erin-shinas-90-day-transformation-from-music-to-financial-data-analyst

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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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In this episode, I uncover the nine biggest LIES about landing a data job. Maybe what's stopping you from pursuing a data career is just a big lie.

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Don’t Learn Python as a Data Analyst (Learn This Instead):

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

00:05 You Need a Computer Science or Math Degree

01:20 You Have to Be Good at Math and Statistics

03:00 You Must Know Everything About Data Analytics

04:27 Certifications Matter

05:35 Skills Are Enough

07:20 AI Will Take Your Job

09:24 You'll Spend 80% of Your Time Cleaning Data

10:08 Data Titles

11:44 There Are Lots of Remote Jobs

13:17 The "Self-Taught" Data Analyst

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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 tested DeepSeek-- an emerging AI platform that makes ChatGPT look ancient! I asked it to outline a comprehensive roadmap for becoming a data analyst. What it said scared me (Spoiler: it basically copied my SPN Method)!

Listen to NEXT: My interview with StatQuest!

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - Skills

01:27 - Do you need a degree? DeepSeek answers

01:59 - Projects and portfolio

02:43 - Networking and job search strategies

04:55 - Interview preparation

10:15 - FindADataJob.com and PremiumDataJobs.com

11:30 - InterviewSimulator.io

🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

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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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Meet  @SundasKhalid: High school dropout, immigrant, and now a powerhouse in data at Google! She shares pivotal tips for breaking into data, invaluable financial literacy insights, and how she champions salary negotiation by helping others secure higher pay.

Special offer for Data Career Podcast viewers:

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What's Sundas' REAL 6-Figure Tech Salary After 10 Years? https://youtu.be/EjJm_rcUOxY?si=YTOtXT_fLyqWzU1I

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - From high school dropout, immigrant child, to analytics lead at Google!

15:24 - Number 1 piece of advice

19:36 - AI in the workplace

24:04 - Financial literacy and salary negotiation

🔗 CONNECT WITH SUNDAS

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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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In this episode, I chat with Daliana Liu of The Data Scientist Show! She talks about her career journey, including her tenure at Amazon, and offers practical advice on making data science impactful in business. Tune in to discover what truly makes a great data scientist and check out Daliana's Data Science Career Accelerator course, designed to help data scientists advance their careers: https://maven.com/dalianaliu/ds-career

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👩‍💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa

👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

13:55 - Focusing on non-technical skills

18:07 - The importance of communication skills

23:11 - How to have positive visibility in your company

28:25 - Data Science & ML Career Accelerators

🔗 CONNECT WITH DALIANA

🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCa0RTSXWyZdh7IciV9r-3ow

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Website: https://www.dalianaliu.blog/

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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 won't lie, I'm pretty nervous. In this episode, I share my AMBITIOUS plan to help 52 people land their dream data jobs this year! I call it 'Mission 52,' and I'll make myself more accountable to all of you by documenting my whole journey.

Learn more about PremiumDataJobs here: https://youtu.be/yELzmrEGPbU

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👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:31 - My 5 steps to help you.

02:40 - PremiumDataJobs.com

05:42 - Data Analytics Accelerator

07:18 - I need your help!

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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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Want to leapfrog 99% of your peers in the data analyst field (within the next THREE TO SIX months)? Tune in to discover the strategies you need!

Listen to this NEXT: The ONLY Framework To Become A Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method) https://youtu.be/XUxWQgh3soo

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👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator

⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:06 - Become laser-focused on your 'why'

03:34 - Focus on what matters to land the job

05:37 - Quit on being quiet, share your work!

07:51 - Networking

11:44 - Maximizing Your Time

🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

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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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How do you make data analytics fun and engaging? In this episode, I chat with YouTube sensation Thu Vu. We discuss Python's growing significance, trends in the data job market, plus get a sneak peek into her new initiative, Python for AI Projects.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

05:54 - Creating cool projects with Local LLMs

13:48 - Learning and Teaching Python for AI

24:09 - Trends in Data and Tech Job Market

🔗 CONNECT WITH THU VU

🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Thuvu5

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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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Are you tired of applying to job after job on LinkedIn only to hear absolutely nothing? Today I share the secret LinkedIn hack-- learn how the top 1% find fresh data roles and network directly with hiring managers, how to skip the oversaturated jobs tab, and dive into the ultimate guide to finding untouched opportunities.

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We know job hunting sucks 😫 Let us do it for you! 🤝

⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:46 - Think Like the Top 1% of Job Seekers

03:22 - Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Hidden Jobs

07:04 - PremiumDataJobs.com

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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 5th. 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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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic, author of 'Storytelling with Data' and 'Daphne Draws Data,' shares her journey from studying mathematics to becoming a leading figure in data visualization. Cole discusses her career path, the importance of clear communication in data visualization, and tips on how to make complex data understandable.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:51 Cole's Background and Career

06:25 The Importance of Effective Data Communication

13:07 Tailoring Data Presentations to Different Audiences

16:06 Practical Tips for Data Visualization

20:23 Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals

26:36 Introducing Her New Book (Daphne Draws Data)



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📖 Books: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/books

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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