191: I helped this beginner become a data analyst (Jordan Temple)

191: I helped this beginner become a data analyst (Jordan Temple)

30:56 Dec 22, 2025
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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Most aspiring data analysts struggle with knowing what projects to build. This list of 5 projects spans beginner to advanced levels and is designed to impress recruiters and hiring managers.? Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly ? https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter ? Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training ? https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training??? Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? ? https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa? Ace The Interview with Confidence ? https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – From construction to Senior Financial Analyst (no applications)03:06 – Why his non-data background actually helped08:24 – The projects + portfolio that made recruiters reach out10:27– How LinkedIn led to a job offer23:03 – Biggest lessons for breaking into data? CONNECT WITH JORDANhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jtemplemba/? CONNECT WITH AVERY ? YouTube Channel ? LinkedIn ? Instagram ? TikTok ? Website 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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