139: The TRUTH About Landing a Data Job (Hiring Managers Tell All)


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It’s not just about skills; find out what makes hiring managers say, “You’re the one we’ve been looking for.” Featuring hiring managers like Alex The Analyst, Megan McGuire, Jesse Morris, and Andrew Madson, the episode provides actionable tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to stand out in the data job market.

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00:25 Alex The Analyst: The Importance of Personality in Hiring

08:01 Megan McGuire: The Hiring Process from Start to Finish

17:06 Jesse Morris: Storytelling and Tenacity in Data Roles

23:21 Andrew Madson: The Value of Projects and Team Fit

26:27 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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Jesse Morris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessemorris1

Andrew Madson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-madson

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