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👩‍💻 The Data Learning Ladder

Introducing The Data Learning Ladder: the order of operations that you should learn data skills to optimize your data journey. ...more

Data Skills

October 01, 20245 min read

👩‍💻 The Data Learning Ladder

🏫 Thomas Gresco: This Teacher Landed a Data Analyst Role in 2 Months

How did a teacher go from the classroom to analytics in less than 2 months? Find out. ...more

Success Stories

September 25, 20242 min read

🏫 Thomas Gresco: This Teacher Landed a Data Analyst Role in 2 Months

🧬 Rachael Finch: She Became a Data Analyst in 100 Days

It’s no secret that in today’s economy, landing an entry-level data job is tougher than ever. But it’s totally possible—and in less than 100 days. Here’s how one of my students made it happen. ...more

Success Stories

September 05, 20242 min read

🧬 Rachael Finch: She Became a Data Analyst in 100 Days

🐍 Don’t Learn Python (Learn This Instead)

Considering Python for data analytics? I've got some sad news….I don't think you should learn Python 😭 While powerful, it takes longer to master than tools like Power BI or Tableau. Before diving in,... ...more

Data Skills

August 08, 20242 min read

🐍 Don’t Learn Python (Learn This Instead)

Success Stories

🏫 Thomas Gresco: This Teacher Landed a Data Analyst Role in 2 Months

How did a teacher go from the classroom to analytics in less than 2 months? Find out. ...more

Success Stories

September 25, 20242 min read

🏫 Thomas Gresco: This Teacher Landed a Data Analyst Role in 2 Months

🧬 Rachael Finch: She Became a Data Analyst in 100 Days

It’s no secret that in today’s economy, landing an entry-level data job is tougher than ever. But it’s totally possible—and in less than 100 days. Here’s how one of my students made it happen. ...more

Success Stories

September 05, 20242 min read

🧬 Rachael Finch: She Became a Data Analyst in 100 Days

👨‍🏫 Alex Sanchez: From Teacher to Data Analyst

A high school teacher just landed their first data analyst job in less than two months. How did they do it so quickly? These three easy, but overlooked areas 👇 ...more

Success Stories

August 07, 20243 min read

👨‍🏫 Alex Sanchez: From Teacher to Data Analyst

🔑 Tim Beecher: No Experience -> Senior Data Associate

Tim transitioned from a stressful sales job to a rewarding data analyst role at a top marketing agency, doubling his salary and working remotely. Learn how he did it through The Data Analytics Acceler... ...more

Success Stories

June 24, 20242 min read

🔑 Tim Beecher: No Experience -> Senior Data Associate

Data Experts

🛑 Venkata Sai: The Data Analyst Who Applied to 1300 Jobs

The job hunt is full of "no's" before you get to that "yes." In this post, I share my friend Venkata's journey and offer five practical tips to help you get fewer rejections in your data job search. ...more

Data Expert

July 23, 20242 min read

🛑 Venkata Sai: The Data Analyst Who Applied to 1300 Jobs

💰 Shailvi Wakhlu:  The Importance of Salary Negotiation as a Data Analyst

Learn how negotiating your salary as a data analyst can add hundreds of thousands of dollars to your career earnings. I share insights from Shailvi Wakhlu, Head of Data at Strava and Komodo Health, on... ...more

Data Expert

June 12, 20242 min read

💰 Shailvi Wakhlu: 
The Importance of Salary Negotiation as a Data Analyst

Tech Skills

👩‍💻 The Data Learning Ladder

Introducing The Data Learning Ladder: the order of operations that you should learn data skills to optimize your data journey. ...more

Data Skills

October 01, 20245 min read

👩‍💻 The Data Learning Ladder

🐍 Don’t Learn Python (Learn This Instead)

Considering Python for data analytics? I've got some sad news….I don't think you should learn Python 😭 While powerful, it takes longer to master than tools like Power BI or Tableau. Before diving in,... ...more

Data Skills

August 08, 20242 min read

🐍 Don’t Learn Python (Learn This Instead)

📚 Best Data Visualization Books for Beginners

Check out these 5 must-read books for learning data visualization. These books will help you create better charts, dashboards, and data stories. Start with "Storytelling with Data" and move on to othe... ...more

Data Skills

March 30, 20234 min read

📚 Best Data Visualization Books for Beginners

Projects & Portfolios

👩‍💻How to Solve Any Data Analytics Error You Face...

Struggling with a bug in your data project? This 10-step guide will help you troubleshoot and fix common errors. ...more

Projects

March 23, 20235 min read

👩‍💻How to Solve Any Data Analytics Error You Face...

📊 10 Amazing Data Sets for Your Next Data Project

Find your next data project with these 10 great data sets! From space and basketball to stock market and real estate, these sources will help you build amazing analytics projects. Check them out and s... ...more

Projects

March 04, 20231 min read

📊 10 Amazing Data Sets for Your Next Data Project

🔨 3-Step Guide To Building Your First Data Analytics Project

Get your next data analytics job with projects! Follow this 3-step guide: Research, Replicate, Add a Twist. Start your first project and boost your skills! ...more

Projects

February 08, 20232 min read

🔨 3-Step Guide To Building Your First Data Analytics Project

Networking

📞 Easy Networking Hack to Land Data Analyst Job

Learn how to 10x your networking with the simple and effective "Phone Book Method." This straightforward approach helps you connect with data professionals without the hassle of attending events or se... ...more

Networking

July 23, 20241 min read

📞 Easy Networking Hack to Land Data Analyst Job

⭕ Pivoting Internally to Land a Data Job

Want to switch to a data career? Try an internal transfer! Your current company knows and trusts you, making it easier to move into a data role. Find out how to connect with data people at your compan... ...more

Networking

June 23, 20241 min read

⭕ Pivoting Internally to Land a Data Job

🤝 It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know

Follow Chris French’s journey from 20 to 21,000 connections through consistent posting and see how it can work for you! Instead of focusing on who you already know, think about who you could connect w... ...more

Networking

February 06, 20232 min read

🤝 It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know

💬 How to Cold Message Your Way Into a Data Job

By focusing on just three companies and connecting with their employees directly, Asa Howard turned months of job rejections into a successful hire. The key: it's not just what you know, but who you c... ...more

Networking

January 25, 20231 min read

💬 How to Cold Message Your Way Into a Data Job

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