Breaking into data analytics can be brutal – hundreds of applicants, endless tools to learn, sketchy recruiters, and job applications that seem to go nowhere.

But it doesn’t have to be this painful.

In this video, I’ll walk you through the exact 5-step process that helped me launch my own career, and share the same resources that over 1 million Maven Analytics students have used to build job-ready skills, showcase their work, and land their dream jobs in data analytics:

• Step 1: Find your path

• Step 2: Learn how to THINK like an analyst

• Step 3: Build foundational skills (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau)

• Step 4: Showcase your portfolio

• Step 5: Build a personal brand

I’ll also talk about the biggest mistakes to avoid, review essential tools (including AI models like ChatGPT & Copilot), and share free resources to help fast-track your career:

• Pathfinder Survey – Find the best analytics career path based on your skills and interests

• ChatGPT for Data Analytics – Self-paced course to help you accelerate your skills with AI

• Maven Showcase – Build and host your own project portfolio (for FREE!)

• Data Career Roadmap – Everything you need to launch your career (resume writing, portfolio building, interview prep and more)