174 : He was unemployed for 1,000 days. Now he’s a data analyst. (Josh Gledhill)
Josh Gledhill was a music‑industry professional who, after 1,026 days of unemployment, landed not one but two data job offers. In this episode, he shares how he overcame dyslexia and how he used Threads, a 40‑page PRINTED Portfolio, and the SPN Method to become a data analyst at Staffordshire County Council.✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT💌 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 - Introduction01:36 - Josh's Background in Music and Transition to Data Analytics07:13 - Overcoming Dyslexia and Study Tips10:44 - Building a Personal Brand on Threads16:19 - The SPN Method22:06 - Navigating the Interview Process (and flopping the technical interview)33:04 - Differences in Data Jobs: UK vs. US41:29 - Ethics and AI in the UK🔗 CONNECT WITH JOSH🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@databyjosh🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-gledhill/🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzkvTFrQdKAdESHepjSP3Q🤝 X: https://x.com/macinjosh🔗 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 The September Cohort of DAA The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it.https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa✨ 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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173: 13 Signs You’re on the Right Track to Landing Your First Data Job
Feeling behind on your data journey? Don't worry. Today, I'll list down the 13 signs that prove you're actually ahead (even if you're actually doing just some of these).✨ Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT💌 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 Introduction00:05 #1 You can analyze data in Excel without panicking00:52 #2 You know how to write basic SQL queries01:17 #3 You can build a bar chart and scatter plot in Tableau or Power BI01:59 #4 You can Google (or ChatGPT) your way through any error02:45 #5 You can send me one portfolio project right now03:45 #6 You talk about your data journey with friends and family regularly05:50 #7 You’re actually applying to jobs (not just watching tutorials)07:03 #8 You’ve joined a data community07:48 #9 Your resume now includes (lots of) the right keywords10:11 #10 You’ve optimized your LinkedIn for data roles10:45 #11 A recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn11:58 #12 You’ve had at least one real interview12:52 #13 You’re comfortable not knowing everything (yet)🔗 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 The September Cohort of DAA The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it.https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa✨ 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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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:✨ 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-DCPJoin The September Cohort of DAA The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it.https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
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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:✨ 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-DCPJoin The September Cohort of DAA The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it.https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
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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:✨ 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-DCPJoin The September Cohort of DAA The September cohort is your last call if you wanna lock down a data job this year in 2025. So don't overthink it, don't put it off. Go join the accelerator, meet me and the crew on September 8th, and let's get you in the seat before someone else takes it.https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
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