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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: 🚀 The June Cohort Starts Monday June 8th (GET BONUSES) It's my birthday! Wahoo! And to celebrate, we have a special deal for this cohort of The Accelerator. You get 20% off! Yay! PLUS your choice of lifetime access to PremiumDataJobs.com, MyDataFolio.com, or InterviewSimulator.io! I've never done this bonus so it's a great time to join and launch your data career. See DataCareerJumpstartart.com/daa to learn more! https://datacareerjumpstart.com/daa