Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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If you're just starting on your data journey, this episode is for you. I took on questions form you guys! We cover what tools you should start with, how to network, where the best place to start, and if you should give up getting a data job.

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Timestamps:
01:30 - Where do I start?
02:15 - Networking 101
03:25 - From truck driver to data analyst
04:30 - Should you give up landing a data job?

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