219: I Analyzed 11,000 Data Jobs to See What Skills Actually Get You Hired

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I did this analysis a year ago and a lot has changed. Here's what skills actually get you hired in 2026.

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00:00 – Introduction

00:48 – The numbers

07:00 – What to focus on

08:00 – Analyze this data yourself

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