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.

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00:00 Introduction

00:28 - 1. Your Skills Aren't Holding You Back

01:56 - 2. You Will Get Paid to Learn on the Job

03:25 - 3. You Don't Have to Know Everything

04:27 - 4. Who You Know Matters More Than What You Do

07:08 - 5. Your Domain Expertise Matters

09:20 - 6. Don't Take Job Rejections Personally

12:07 - 7. Data Job Titles Are Confusing

13:29 - 8. Data Tools Matter Less Than You Think

14:38 - 9. The Bookends of Analysis Are Most Important

16:14 - 10. How You Present Your Digital Self Is Important

17:42 - 11. All Industries Experience Cycles

20:11 - 12. Mentorship is the Shortcut to Results

22:11 - 13. You'll Never Stop Learning

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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)

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Comparing ChatGPT and Julius AI

01:17 Uploading and Previewing Data

03:01 Data Analysis Suggestions

05:04 What State Has The Most Jobs Listed?

08:08 Analyzing Job Trends Over Time

10:31 Customizable Chart Themes

11:10 Analyzing Job Salary Trends

17:01 Investigating Experience Levels in Job Listings

19:44 Handling Missing Data with MissingNo

21:34 Exploring Interesting Trends in the Dataset

25:34 Conclusion: Which Tool Should You Use?

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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!

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:16 Book 1: The Big Book of Dashboards

02:52 Book 2: Data Science for Business

04:38 Book 3: Fundamentals of Data Engineering

06:05 Book 4: The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning

07:52 Book 5: Moneyball

10:09 Book 6: Ace the Data Science Interview

11:24 Book 7: Storytelling With Data

I've interviewed some of these awesome data authors! Check out these episodes!

Stats You Need to Know as a Data Analyst (w/ StatQuest)

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How 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-singh

Meet The Woman Who Changed Data Storytelling Forever (Cole Knaflic)

👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/142-meet-the-woman-who-changed-data-storytelling-forever-cole-knafflic

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Jason Bryll is a healthcare analytics expert and hiring manager with nearly two decades of experience. In this episode, Jason explains what healthcare analytics entails, why it's essential, and the role of AI in the field. More importantly, you'll learn how to stand out to hiring managers-- even in today's market!

Wanna dive further into healthcare analytics? Here's your next podcast:

👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/160-she-became-a-data-analyst-after-a-20-year-career-in-physical-therapy-melody-santos

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Healthcare Analytics

00:27 Jason's Career Journey

02:23 What Is Healthcare Analytics?

06:37 Parable Associates

10:56 Understanding Revenue Cycle and Accounts Receivable

15:00 Complexities in Healthcare Data Management

19:47 The Importance of Domain Knowledge

27:12 The Importance of Building a Strong Portfolio

31:43 Recommended Data Tools and Platforms

34:10 Advice To Become A Healthcare Analyst

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Turn your current tasks into clear, resume-ready bullets that sound more data-focused

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Here's a realization you need to hear: You're a Data Analyst ALREADY. You're not as far away as you think you are. In this episode, I teach you how to reframe your everyday tasks (and mind) to showcase your existing data skills, along with some real-life examples from my bootcamp students! Also, I provide useful tips to enhance your LinkedIn profile and resume to attract more job opportunities!

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction: You're a Data Analyst already!

02:16 #1: Sales Professionals

03:04 #2: Teachers

03:54 #3: Delivery Drivers

04:40 #4: Physical Therapists

05:24 #5: Parents

06:12 #6: Retail Workers

06:41 #7: Construction Workers

07:26 DataFairy.io

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The ONLY Framework to Become a Data Analyst in 2025 (SPN Method)

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Zero to Data Analyst: Tim Beecher’s Journey from Locksmith to Data

👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/81-zero-to-data-analyst-tim-beechers-journey-from-locksmith-to-data

This Math Teacher Became a Data Analyst in 50 Days w/ Alex Sanchez

👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/112-this-math-teacher-became-a-data-analyst-in-50-days-w-alex-sanchez

How This Delivery Driver Became a FAANG Data Analyst (Jen Hawkins)

👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/154-how-this-delivery-driver-became-a-faang-data-analyst-in-100-days-jen-hawkins

This Physical Therapist Became a Data Analyst AFTER a 20-Year Career (Melody Santos)

👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/160-she-became-a-data-analyst-after-a-20-year-career-in-physical-therapy-melody-santos

From Construction to Data Analytics (Jordan Temple's Story)

👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/79-from-construction-to-data-analytics-jordan-temples-story

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What's the secret to having three six-figure jobs at once? My guest, Delaney William, cracked the code on overemployment/ job stacking and he's here to spill the beans! Is overemployment a genius move or totally unethical? Delaney shares his personal journey, the secrets to his efficiency, and how he helps others triple their income without working 80-hour weeks.

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:55 - Understanding overemployment/ job stacking

05:40 - Can a Data Analyst do overemployment/ job stacking?

09:12 - Is overemployment/ job stacking even legal?

17:09 - How to start job stacking/ overemployment

21:53 - Optimizing your job application strategy

28:28 - The tools you need for successful overemployment/ job stacking

35:40 - Talk with Delaney William!

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Today, we'll create an entire data pipeline from scratch without writing a single line of code! Using Keboola MCP server and ClaudeAI, we’ll extract data from my FindADataJob.com RSS feed, transform it, load it into Google BigQuery, and visualize it with Streamlit. This is the future of data engineering!

Keboola MCP Integration:

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I Analyzed Data Analyst Jobs to Find Out What Skills You ACTUALLY Need

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

00:54 - Definition of Basic Data Engineering Terms

02:26 - Keboola MCP and Its Capabilities

07:48 - Extracting Data from RSS Feed

12:43 - Transforming and Cleaning the Data

19:19 - Aggregating and Analyzing Data

23:19 - Scheduling and Automating the Pipeline

25:04 - Visualizing Data with Streamlit

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How This Delivery Driver Became a FAANG Data Analyst (Jen Hawkins)

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:55 - My CRM Data Analysis

02:23 Exploring and Cleaning Data with Julius AI

06:15 Email Analysis and Insights

13:39 Sales Cycle Length Analysis

15:27 The Power of AI in Data Analysis

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