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How to Get an Analytics Job

How to Get an Analytics Job

By John David Ariansen

Welcome to How to Get an Analytics Job, the podcast where you build the foundation for your dream career in analytics. The goal of this podcast is to tackle the shortcomings of modern education in the analytics space by giving you advice from those actively practicing the art and science of working with data. Our guests have included data professionals from Google, Amazon, Home Depot, PlayStation, Nordstrom and Truist (just to name a few) spanning roles from entry level, to senior, manager, VP and even a few CEOs. This has enabled us to keep a close feel for the pulse of the analytics space.
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Transformative Career Advice from Public Speaker and BI Expert Chris Chin

How to Get an Analytics JobFeb 03, 2023

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Transformative Career Advice from Public Speaker and BI Expert Chris Chin

Transformative Career Advice from Public Speaker and BI Expert Chris Chin

In this episode, Hunter and Christopher Chin of The Hidden Speaker cover various hot topics in the data arena. These range from how to communicate effectively, to how to get an opportunity with a hiring manager, to how to overcome your interview anxiety.


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gx7MRfuk

Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://lnkd.in/gKXuxNJx


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

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Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://lnkd.in/dH66tJix

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Feb 03, 202341:56
How to Approach Open Ended Interview Questions

How to Approach Open Ended Interview Questions

In this podcast episode John David breaks down a tactic to improve your analytics interview skills. Almost all analytics interview questions start with an open ended question like "Tell me about yourself". In this podcast episode John David breaks down a cohesive and succinct way to approach this question and get your interview off to a great start.


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/apprenticeship/


Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/career-services/


Podcast notes:


Most aspiring data analysts aren't great at INTERVIEWING


They tend to struggle with open ended questions


Here's a strategy to answer those types of questions...


CREATE a professional "why statement" as it relates to your analytics journey


One sentence about your PAST


One sentence about your PRESENT


One sentence about your FUTURE


This may feel like too short of an answer but you should think of an interview as a conversation and not a monologue


Allow your interviewer to ask follow up questions to guide the conversation instead of trying to guess what they want to hear


#dataanalyst #analytics #interview #jobs


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX0D28bbnfRCV6M4zMQrhXsd


Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX2UenX5FGME-n-KDjvKmeKp

Looking to land an analytics job? Sounds like you need a solid resume... Sign up for our email list to get a free analytics resume guide: https://mailchi.mp/df01df1e8856/analyticsjob


Follow us on LinkedIn:


John David Ariansen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndavidariansen/

Jan 30, 202305:30
How to Create Opportunities in the Data Industry with Amazon Business Intelligence Engineer Maryna Manulik

How to Create Opportunities in the Data Industry with Amazon Business Intelligence Engineer Maryna Manulik

In this podcast episode Hunter interviews Maryna about how to create opportunities for yourself in the analytics industry. Many companies are experiencing layoffs and she touches on the experience of being laid off - how to retrain, relearn skills and how to tell a compelling personal narrative.


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/apprenticeship/


Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/career-services/


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX0D28bbnfRCV6M4zMQrhXsd


Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX2UenX5FGME-n-KDjvKmeKp

Looking to land an analytics job? Sounds like you need a solid resume... Sign up for our email list to get a free analytics resume guide: https://mailchi.mp/df01df1e8856/analyticsjob


Follow us on LinkedIn:


John David Ariansen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndavidariansen/


Hunter Brown

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterhbrown/

Jan 27, 202301:06:60
How to Attract Analytics Recruiters on LinkedIn

How to Attract Analytics Recruiters on LinkedIn

In this podcast episode John David breaks down how to approach building a following on LinkedIn. Last week one of his students made 7 highly engaging posts which lead to 3 recruiters reaching out to her for interviews. This is a great tactic to deploy if you are trying to break into the space or land a promotion at another company.


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/apprenticeship/

Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/career-services/


Podcast notes:


Last week one of my analytics students had 3 recruiters reach out to her


She made 7 engaging posts on here and grew her following by over 1,000 connections


Here’s how she did it…


COPYWRITING


LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for you to leverage to become a data analyst too


But you need to know how the game works…


What makes a post viral vs a bust is how much time on average people stop scrolling their LinkedIn feed to read what you wrote and engage with your content


This requires a solid hook, or attention grabber and enough of a call to action to drive a person to click “see more” on your post


Shout out to Ian Klosowicz who has done an amazing job in his role of helping our Silvertone Analytics students button up their brand and broadcast themselves into the analytics industry


#dataanalyst #analytics #recruiters #analyst 


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX0D28bbnfRCV6M4zMQrhXsd

Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX2UenX5FGME-n-KDjvKmeKp

Looking to land an analytics job? Sounds like you need a solid resume... Sign up for our email list to get a free analytics resume guide: https://mailchi.mp/df01df1e8856/analyticsjob


Follow us on LinkedIn:

John David Ariansen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndavidariansen/

Jan 23, 202310:53
Analytics Q&A + Analytics Portfolio Review with Financial Analyst Matt Mike

Analytics Q&A + Analytics Portfolio Review with Financial Analyst Matt Mike

In the podcast episode Hunter interviews Financial Analyst Matt Mike then they review one of our career services student's portfolio projects.


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/apprenticeship/

Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/career-services/


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX0D28bbnfRCV6M4zMQrhXsd

Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX2UenX5FGME-n-KDjvKmeKp

Looking to land an analytics job? Sounds like you need a solid resume... Sign up for our email list to get a free analytics resume guide: https://mailchi.mp/df01df1e8856/analyticsjob


Follow us on LinkedIn:

John David Ariansen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndavidariansen/

Hunter Brown

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterhbrown/

Jan 20, 202351:48
The Mechanics of Effective Networking | Analytics Career Advice

The Mechanics of Effective Networking | Analytics Career Advice

In this podcast episode John David talks about how to approach networking in an effective manor. You want to build long term relationships that will have a big impact on your career long term.


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/apprenticeship/

Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/career-services/


Podcast notes:

NETWORKING is a great way to grow your analytics career


Aspiring data analysts often approach networking in the WRONG WAY


Here’s an approach to networking that you want to AVOID…


Don’t make your relationships transactional


It cheapens the overall depth of your network in the long run


If you can help some easily… do it!


Don’t only help someone out when it immediately benefits you


The best relationships I have don’t have a “score” 


#dataanalyst #analyst #analytics #career #networking 


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX0D28bbnfRCV6M4zMQrhXsd

Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX2UenX5FGME-n-KDjvKmeKp

Looking to land an analytics job? Sounds like you need a solid resume... Sign up for our email list to get a free analytics resume guide: https://mailchi.mp/df01df1e8856/analyticsjob


Follow us on LinkedIn:

John David Ariansen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndavidariansen/

Jan 16, 202308:41
How to Negotiate a Higher Analytics Salary

How to Negotiate a Higher Analytics Salary

In this podcast episode John David talks about the pros and cons of leveraging applying or networking to land an analytics job.


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/apprenticeship/


Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/career-services/


Podcast notes:

Most analysts are not great at advocating for themselves.

We’ve helped analysts negotiate $30k, $40k and even a $50k raise.

Here’s a concept that you can use to ask for more money…

ANCHORING

If you are currently working a job that pays you well beneath market value then you’re at a steep disadvantage from a negotiation stand point. 

Your manager associates you with a low salary and potentially even low value to the company. 

This is where ANCHORING comes into play.

In terms of negotiation, your value in your manager's mind is anchored at a low point. Any negotiation will be in comparison to where you currently are. This means you need to pull off a MAJOR win to get even a small raise.

One way to get anchoring on your side is to quantify the impact of your work in your resume and apply for a new job.

Your new employer doesn’t need to know your old salary.

You can just highlight the economic impact that you’ve had in that previous role.

#analyst #negotiation #salary


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX0D28bbnfRCV6M4zMQrhXsd


Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX2UenX5FGME-n-KDjvKmeKp

Looking to land an analytics job? Sounds like you need a solid resume... Sign up for our email list to get a free analytics resume guide: https://mailchi.mp/df01df1e8856/analyticsjob


Follow us on LinkedIn:

John David Ariansen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndavidariansen/

Jan 09, 202305:44
Keys to Becoming an Effective Analytics Leader and Manager

Keys to Becoming an Effective Analytics Leader and Manager

In this livestream Sangeeta Krishnan talks about how to thrive in the analytics industry. She is currently the Senior Analytics Lead of North American sales for Bayer and recently published a book called "Thriving in a Data World: A Guide for Leaders and Managers". In this episode she is going to break down the key takeaways from her book.


Check out her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Data-World-Leaders-Managers/dp/1637424167/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AMXNHO5GLN3C&keywords=Thriving+in+a+Data+World&qid=1671227132&sprefix=thriving+in+a+data+world%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1


Trying to break into the Analytics Industry? You should check out the Greensboro College Analytics Apprenticeship program. Learn more here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/apprenticeship/

Already established as an analyst but ready to level up your career? Check out the Silvertone Analytics Career Servicers Program here: https://learn.silvertoneanalytics.com/career-services/


Welcome to the How to Get an Analytics Job channel. Discover how you fit into the analytics marketplace, what skills you should build, and how to land your analytics dream job. Analytics agency owner John David Ariansen and his team will give you tips and tricks to land your dream job and level up your analytics career.


Check Out Our Playlists

How to Get an Analytics Job Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX0D28bbnfRCV6M4zMQrhXsd

Greensboro College Analytics Lecture Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBvzkZLydYX2UenX5FGME-n-KDjvKmeKp

Looking to land an analytics job? Sounds like you need a solid resume... Sign up for our email list to get a free analytics resume guide: https://mailchi.mp/df01df1e8856/analyticsjob


Follow us on LinkedIn:

John David Ariansen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndavidariansen/

Hunter Brown

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterhbrown/

Jan 06, 202352:06
Networking vs. Applying | Which is better for landing an analytics job?

Networking vs. Applying | Which is better for landing an analytics job?

In this podcast episode John David talks about the pros and cons of leveraging applying or networking to land an analytics job.


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