In this episode, Rachael Finch shares her incredible journey of transitioning from a night shift quality assurance analyst at an alcohol manufacturing company to a fully remote business intelligence analyst at Optum Healthcare within just 95 days.
Rachael, a biology major, leveraged the SPN Method from The Data Analytics Accelerator to break into the data industry. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and practical advice for those looking to make a similar career shift.
06:25 Networking and the SPN Method
13:40 Interview Process and Challenges
19:34 Landing the Job and Celebrating Success
23:32 Reflections and Future Plans
29:12 Final Thoughts and Advice
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