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57: Want to Become a Data Analyst? Start here.

Wanna become a data analyst? Start here. This is the most upvoted post in the r/datanalysis history, full of advice and a roadmap to becoming a data analyst. Join me as I'm going to be diving into what their advice was and if I agree or disagree with it. 🌟 Join the data project club! “25OFF” to get 25% off (first 50 members). 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (0:52) - Do I need a degree? (1:34) - Is Google Data Analytics Cert enough? (3:39) - Will my degree help me? (5:54) - What do I need to learn? (8:07) - Do certifications matter? (9:01) - Can I get a job right away? (10:36) - Is having a degree is enough? (11:41) - Build a strong foundation (11:58) - Get hands-on experience (12:21) - Build your network (12:40) - Should You Get a CS Degree? (13:09) - Should I learn Machine Learning (13:54) - Build a portfolio (14:31) - Create a personalized resume (14:51) - Practice every day (14:59) - Have the right attitude (15:20) - Applying for the jobs (16:13) - Be very patient Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok

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Avery Smith is the host of The Data Career Podcast & founder of Data Career Jumpstart, an online platform dedicated to helping individuals transition into and advance within the data analytics field. After studying chemical engineering in college, Avery pivoted his career into data, and later earned a Masters in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. He’s worked as a data analyst, data engineer, and data scientist for companies like Vaporsens, ExxonMobil, Harley Davidson, MIT, and the Utah Jazz. Avery lives in the mountains of Utah where he enjoys running, skiing, & hiking with his wife, dog, and new born baby.