{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fe37ac588-b4b9-4601-9cc3-394226e058c2","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"99: Is a Data Analyst Bootcamp REALLY worth it? w/ Melissa Kings\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/e37ac588-b4b9-4601-9cc3-394226e058c2\"></iframe>","title":"99: Is a Data Analyst Bootcamp REALLY worth it? w/ Melissa Kings","description":"<p>This episode of the Data Career Podcast features Melissa Kings, a former teacher who transitioned into data analytics through the Data Analytics Accelerator bootcamp.</p>\n<p>Melissa shares her journey, from deciding to switch careers to successfully landing job offers upon completing the bootcamp.</p>\n<p>Melissa highlights the various aspects of the bootcamp, including doing projects, developing portfolios, involved networking, and the positive impact of the supportive community within the bootcamp. </p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Connect with Melissa Kings :</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-kings/\">\ud83e\udd1d Connect on Linkedin</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//gettheletters\"><strong>\u2709\ufe0f Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job</strong></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/averygpt\"><strong>\ud83e\udd16 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips</strong></a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//interview\"><strong>\ud83e\udd1d Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator</strong></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//newsletter\"><strong>\ud83d\udce9 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips</strong></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training\"><strong>\ud83d\udcca Come to my next free \u201cHow to Land Your First Data Job\u201d training</strong></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com//daa\"><strong>\ud83c\udfeb Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp</strong></a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Timestamps:</strong>\n(04:58) - Melissa&#39;s Background and Transition into Data Analytics\n(11:16) - The Power of Networking and Proactive Job Hunting\n(18:29) -  The Importance of Networking in Career Advancement\n(19:36) -  The Journey Through the Data Analytics Accelerator Program\n(23:52) -  The Value of Community in Learning and Career Transition\n(30:25) -  The Impact of the Data Analytics Accelerator Program</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Connect with Avery:</strong></p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/AverySmithDataCareerJumpstart/videos\">Subscribe on YouTube</a></p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf99<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/data-career-podcast/id1547386535\">Listen to My Podcast</a></p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc54 <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/\">Connect with me on LinkedIn</a></p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf8 <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart/\">Instagram</a></p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfb5 <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata\">TikTok</a></p>\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2f21d38d-df0a-4cb7-80de-6b2670296a4f/14459089-1688581683939-f67e977d903c6.jpg"}