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172: Tesla Data Analyst: This is how to land a data job (Lily BL)
What does it take to land a data analyst job at Tesla, and what challenges await you once you're there? Join me as I interview Lily BL, a former Tesla data analyst, who reveals her exhilarating journey in the world of data at one of the world's most innovative companies.💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 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 - Introduction00:31 - Working on Data Projects at Tesla01:45 - Was it challenging working at Tesla?08:34 - Hiring Process and Employee Evaluation11:56 - Tools and Technologies Used13:38 - Lily Landing the Job at Tesla15:42 - Advice for Aspiring Data Professionals19:36 - How the Data Analytics Accelerator helped Lily25:11 - Data Analyst Titles Matrix29:50 - Linking Business Needs to Data Solutions🔗 CONNECT WITH LILY BL🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilybl/🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCPhttps://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP
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171: 7 Habits That (Quietly) Helped Me Break Into Data (with no experience)
7 essential habits helped me transition into data analytics (even without prior experience), and I'm sharing them in today's episode.If you're transitioning into data analytics, I've also created a free tool to help you monitor and track your progress. FREE 7 Habits Tracker here: http://datacareerjumpstart.com/7Habits⚡Start designing today with Gamma for free ➡ https://landadatajob.com/gamma Here's your next watch!Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Insteadhttps://youtu.be/Ea9a-OM3Kfw?si=p6C2Vtknztv2ubBb💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 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 Introduction00:06 - Habit 1: I built a real-world project every single month. 02:23 - Showcase your projects with Gamma!03:18 - Habit 2: I read five pages a day.05:24 - Habit 3: I started seeing the real applications of data. 06:32 - Habit 4: I started sharing my learnings on LinkedIn. 08:54 - Habit 5: I applied for jobs consistently, not when I just felt ready. 09:50 - Habit 6: I sent 1 to 3 cold DMs every week. 11:13 - Habit 7: I started attending data events every month.12:38 - FREE Habit Tracker🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCPhttps://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday
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170: Brutally Honest Advice About Landing a Data Job in 23 Minutes
I’ve spent the last 10 years working as a data analyst, data scientist, and data engineer for some pretty cool companies like ExxonMobil, MIT, the Utah Jazz, and others. And the last 4, I’ve spent them teaching others how to land their first data job. My students now work at Apple, Amazon, Rivian, Tesla, and other cool companies.Let me share the 13 things I wish I knew when I was getting started.💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 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 Introduction00:28 - 1. Your Skills Aren't Holding You Back01:56 - 2. You Will Get Paid to Learn on the Job03:25 - 3. You Don't Have to Know Everything04:27 - 4. Who You Know Matters More Than What You Do07:08 - 5. Your Domain Expertise Matters09:20 - 6. Don't Take Job Rejections Personally12:07 - 7. Data Job Titles Are Confusing13:29 - 8. Data Tools Matter Less Than You Think14:38 - 9. The Bookends of Analysis Are Most Important16:14 - 10. How You Present Your Digital Self Is Important17:42 - 11. All Industries Experience Cycles20:11 - 12. Mentorship is the Shortcut to Results22:11 - 13. You'll Never Stop Learning🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCPhttps://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter
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169: ChatGPT vs Julius AI: Who Analyzes Data Better?
The data analysis landscape is changing rapidly. New AI tools are emerging every week, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. So in this video, I compare ChatGPT and Julius AI to see how they stack up against each other. We'll use a dataset of 1,444 data job listings from FindADataJob.com to analyze trends in the 2025 data job market to answer the question: Which AI tool is best suited for your data analysis needs?Where I Go To Find Datasets (as a data analyst)👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/131-7-resources-to-find-amazing-datasets-free 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 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 Introduction00:20 Comparing ChatGPT and Julius AI01:17 Uploading and Previewing Data03:01 Data Analysis Suggestions05:04 What State Has The Most Jobs Listed?08:08 Analyzing Job Trends Over Time10:31 Customizable Chart Themes11:10 Analyzing Job Salary Trends17:01 Investigating Experience Levels in Job Listings19:44 Handling Missing Data with MissingNo21:34 Exploring Interesting Trends in the Dataset25:34 Conclusion: Which Tool Should You Use?🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding required. Thanks, Julius, for sponsoring this episode. Try Julius at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCPhttps://landadatajob.com/Julius-DCP📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter
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168: Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead
Tired of spending money on data courses you never finish? Here are 7 essential books that will actually boost your analytical skills, with no subscription required! Plus, make sure to tune in till the end as one lucky listener will get a free book from this list! Get the books here!DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 👉 https://amzn.to/3ZYHhsGAce the Data Science Interview by Nick Singh and Kevin Huo👉 https://amzn.to/3XZ9IaBMoneyball by Michael Lewis👉 https://amzn.to/44fy4ODThe StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning by Josh Starmer👉 https://amzn.to/40hRgu2Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley👉 https://amzn.to/3W84K8KData Science for Business by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett👉 https://amzn.to/4k7jkaDThe Big Book of Dashboards by Steve Wexler, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Andy Cotgreave👉 https://amzn.to/462GJVj💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training👩‍💻 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 00:16 Book 1: The Big Book of Dashboards02:52 Book 2: Data Science for Business04:38 Book 3: Fundamentals of Data Engineering06:05 Book 4: The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning07:52 Book 5: Moneyball10:09 Book 6: Ace the Data Science Interview11:24 Book 7: Storytelling With DataI've interviewed some of these awesome data authors! Check out these episodes!Stats You Need to Know as a Data Analyst (w/ StatQuest)👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/105-do-you-have-to-be-good-at-statistics-to-be-a-data-analyst-w-statquest-josh-starmer-phdHow to Ace The Data Science & Analytics Interview w/ Nick Singh👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/74-how-to-ace-the-data-science-analytics-interview-w-nick-singhMeet The Woman Who Changed Data Storytelling Forever (Cole Knaflic)👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/142-meet-the-woman-who-changed-data-storytelling-forever-cole-knafflic🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:📰 Join 18k Other Analysts in My NewsletterGet 1 weekly newsletter helping you take the next steps in your data career! Check it out: https://datacareerjumpstart.com/subscribe💌 Subscribe To My Newsletter1:1 Coaching w/ AveryI've opened 12 slots on my calendar to do 1:1 coaching calls. What we can do: fix your resume (it may suck), audit your LinkedIn (also may suck), mock interview you (prepare to sweat), or tell you exactly what to do next This is a test. Never done it. Might never do it again. Limited spots. Book now.https://landadatajob.com/coachingday✨ Try Julius!This episode is brought to you by Julius – your AI data analyst companion. Connect to your database and/or business tools, pull insights in minutes–no coding...
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