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Breaking into data feels harder than ever right now. I break down the real trends shaping the data job market in 2026 and what they mean for your career.

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00:00 – The real state of the data job market in 2026

02:18 – Why data engineering keeps growing while other roles slow down

05:41 – Who is actually hiring data analysts right now

07:56 – Why big tech layoffs don’t tell the full story

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