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

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

16:23 Aug 19, 2025
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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).? Try Julius today at https://landadatajob.com/Julius-YT? Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly ? https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter? Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training ? https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training??? Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? ? https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa? Ace The Interview with Confidence ? https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction00:05 #1 You can analyze data in Excel without panicking00:52 #2 You know how to write basic SQL queries01:17 #3 You can build a bar chart and scatter plot in Tableau or Power BI01:59 #4 You can Google (or ChatGPT) your way through any error02:45 #5 You can send me one portfolio project right now03:45 #6 You talk about your data journey with friends and family regularly05:50 #7 You’re actually applying to jobs (not just watching tutorials)07:03 #8 You’ve joined a data community07:48 #9 Your resume now includes (lots of) the right keywords10:11 #10 You’ve optimized your LinkedIn for data roles10:45 #11 A recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn11:58 #12 You’ve had at least one real interview12:52 #13 You’re comfortable not knowing everything (yet)? CONNECT WITH AVERY? YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/? Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata? Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/Mentioned in this episode:? March Cohort — Data Analyst Bootcamp (Starts March 9th)Ready to break into data analytics? Our March cohort kicks off with a live call on March 9th at 7pm ET where you'll meet your peers and mentors on day one. Save 20% when you enroll now, plus get two free bonuses: 6 months of Data Fairy (your AI co-pilot through the bootcamp) and a bonus course — "The AI-Proof Analyst: Why Thinking Still Wins." Claim Your Spot ? https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daahttps://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa
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