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Feb 2025
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149: I Asked DeepSeek How to Become a Da...

Avery Smith - Data Career Coach
About this episode

I tested DeepSeek-- an emerging AI platform that makes ChatGPT look ancient! I asked it to outline a comprehensive roadmap for becoming a data analyst. What it said scared me (Spoiler: it basically copied my SPN Method)!

Listen to NEXT: My interview with StatQuest!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqtQUg4mZ9I

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⌚ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - Skills

01:27 - Do you need a degree? DeepSeek answers

01:59 - Projects and portfolio

02:43 - Networking and job search strategies

04:55 - Interview preparation

10:15 - FindADataJob.com and PremiumDataJobs.com

11:30 - InterviewSimulator.io

🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY

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