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195: If I Wanted To Become a Data Analyst in 2026, This Is What I'd Do
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- Jan 27, 2026
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Help us become the #1 Data Podcast by leaving a rating & review! We are 67 reviews away! Here is how I would approach becoming a data analyst in 2026 if I were starting over. Focusing on the right fundamentals early changes everything. 💌 Join 30k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – How I’d Become a Data Analyst in 2026 02:00 – Learning the Right Skills Through Projects 04:30 – Why Certificates Don’t Matter 06:30 – How to Stand Out and Build Trust With Hiring Managers 07:32 – Creating a Portfolio and Networking to Land the Job 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel 🤝 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💻 Website Mentioned in this episode: 💙 Thank you for subscribing & leaving a review Thanks to YOU we recently became the most popular data podcast out there. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't subscribed yet, hit subscribe. It costs $0. If you enjoy the show, leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple. It helps people like you find the show AND it helps us land better guests. Thank you so much for your support. July Cohort - Last Chance for Lifetime Access Last chance to get lifetime access to my data analytics bootcamp! Get a discount + bonus on top of lifetime access! Starts Monday, July 13th! https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa