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Aug 2024
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122: I Landed an $80k Data Analyst Job A...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
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Wondering if the Google Data Analytics Certificate can actually land you a job?

Join Avery as he reveals how his Reddit friend Goob Goob got an $80K remote data analyst position just 52 days after completing the cert.

Avery breaks down Goob Goob's journey, key resume tips, the importance of networking, and how your previous experience can be your secret weapon in the job hunt.


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