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Dec 2023
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89 The Fastest Way to ACTUALLY Get Hired...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
About this episode

In this episode, Avery & Rho discuss challenges faced while applying for a data career job and how to overcome them.

In the episode, Rho shares critical insights into the importance of effectively presenting your skills, the significance of your resume, networking, and how continuous learning helps you face the evolving challenges in the data space.

Listen to find out how Rho turned every challenge into an opportunity, ultimately landing a role as a senior analytics engineer.


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Timestamps:

(07:33) - The Journey to Becoming a Data Analyst (18:06) - The Hiring Ladder (25:05) - Building Confidence for Job Interviews (26:03) - Understanding the Hiring Process (28:10) - Overcoming Analysis Paralysis (30:30) - The Two Questions That Matter in Hiring


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