Join me and the man who has interviewed 300 data analysts, Jesse Morris, in this episode as we discuss what it is like to get hired as a data analyst.
Throughout the episode, Jesse imparts golden nuggets of wisdom, shedding light on what employers seek in prospective candidates, why being a data analyst is awesome, and what tools you should use along the way.
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Timestamps:
(05:53) - The Data Analyst Hiring Process 💎
(17:48) - Attitude, passion, & communication > Technical Skills 😎
(25:03) - Things you can do to stand out in the job hung 📈
(31:44) - Volunteering for a non-profit can help you land a job 🤝
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May Cohort of the Data Analytics Accelerator — Now Open
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The May cohort of the Data Analytics Accelerator is officially open for enrollment.
This is my comprehensive data analytics bootcamp that takes you from wherever you are to landing your first data job. Doesn't matter your background, your degree, or your experience level — we're going to help you get there.
What you get:
📊 Full curriculum covering Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python, and R
🛠️ 9 real-world projects across different industries to build your portfolio
💼 LinkedIn, resume, and interview prep so you actually stand out to recruiters
🤝 Weekly office hours, coaching, and a community of 900+ aspiring analysts who are in it with you
🎓 Lifetime access — go at your pace, come back anytime
May enrollment deal:
🔥 20% off when you enroll now
🎁 6 free months of my unreleased Data Portfolio Builder tool — this isn't publicly available yet, and every May cohort member gets early access
The live kickoff call is with yours truly on Monday, May 11th at 7:00 PM Eastern. Make sure you're enrolled before then so you don't miss it.
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Or just click the link in the show notes down below. See you on May 11th.
https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa