173: 13 Signs You’re on the Right Track to Landing Your First Data Job

Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST

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).

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00:00 Introduction

00:05 #1 You can analyze data in Excel without panicking

00:52 #2 You know how to write basic SQL queries

01:17 #3 You can build a bar chart and scatter plot in Tableau or Power BI

01:59 #4 You can Google (or ChatGPT) your way through any error

02:45 #5 You can send me one portfolio project right now

03:45 #6 You talk about your data journey with friends and family regularly

05:50 #7 You’re actually applying to jobs (not just watching tutorials)

07:03 #8 You’ve joined a data community

07:48 #9 Your resume now includes (lots of) the right keywords

10:11 #10 You’ve optimized your LinkedIn for data roles

10:45 #11 A recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn

11:58 #12 You’ve had at least one real interview

12:52 #13 You’re comfortable not knowing everything (yet)

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