Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Feeling behind on your data journey? Don't worry. Today, I'll list down the 13 signs that prove you're actually ahead (even if you're actually doing just some of these).
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:05 #1 You can analyze data in Excel without panicking
01:04 #2 You know how to write basic SQL queries
01:30 #3 You can build a bar chart and scatter plot in Tableau or Power BI
02:11 #4 You can Google (or ChatGPT) your way through any error
02:58 #5 You can send me one portfolio project right now
03:58 #6 You talk about your data journey with friends and family regularly
06:03 #7 You’re actually applying to jobs (not just watching tutorials)
07:16 #8 You’ve joined a data community
08:01 #9 Your resume now includes (lots of) the right keywords
10:24 #10 You’ve optimized your LinkedIn for data roles
10:57 #11 A recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn
12:11 #12 You’ve had at least one real interview
13:05 #13 You’re comfortable not knowing everything (yet)
🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY
🎥 YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@averysmith
🤝 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@verydata
💻 Website: datacareerjumpstart.com
Feeling behind on your data journey? Don't worry. Today, I'll list down the 13 signs that prove you're actually ahead (even if you're actually doing just some of these).
✨ Try Julius today at landadatajob.com/Julius-YT
💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://dcj.app/newsletter-Y0_8hC?video=Y0_8hCoGTWQ
🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 datacareerjumpstart.com/training
👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 datacareerjumpstart.com/daa?video=Y0_8hCoGTWQ
👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:05 #1 You can analyze data in Excel without panicking
01:04 #2 You know how to write basic SQL queries
01:30 #3 You can build a bar chart and scatter plot in Tableau or Power BI
02:11 #4 You can Google (or ChatGPT) your way through any error
02:58 #5 You can send me one portfolio project right now
03:58 #6 You talk about your data journey with friends and family regularly
06:03 #7 You’re actually applying to jobs (not just watching tutorials)
07:16 #8 You’ve joined a data community
08:01 #9 Your resume now includes (lots of) the right keywords
10:24 #10 You’ve optimized your LinkedIn for data roles
10:57 #11 A recruiter reaches out to you on LinkedIn
12:11 #12 You’ve had at least one real interview
13:05 #13 You’re comfortable not knowing everything (yet)
🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY
🎥 YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@averysmith
🤝 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@verydata
💻 Website: datacareerjumpstart.com
