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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Breaking into data feels harder than ever right now. I break down the real trends shaping the data job market in 2026 and what they mean for your career.? 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/interviewsimulatorSpecial thanks to Live Data Technologies for the data.Learn more about them: https://www.livedatatechnologies.com? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The real state of the data job market in 202602:18 – Why data engineering keeps growing while other roles slow down05:41 – Who is actually hiring data analysts right now07:56 – Why big tech layoffs don’t tell the full story? 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
