Stories from the Hackery16 Des 2025

Career Shift: Hairdresser to Data Analyst | Stories From The Hackery

Career change is a roller coaster, but it's one you can navigate with the right support. Jenni Roselle, a graduate of Nashville Software School’s full-time Data Analytics cohort DDA16, shares her journey from a decade as a hairdresser to landing a data analyst role at Ascension. Jenni discusses how the pandemic prompted her re-evaluation of her career, how her brief compliance role sparked an interest in data storytelling, and why she chose NSS (her husband's success story helped!). She offers invaluable advice on tackling the bootcamp's intensity by setting firm boundaries and shares her strategy for job search success, emphasizing that all connections—even those from swing dancing—matter. 00:58 Life Before NSS 01:04 The Spark for Data 03:21 The Motivation to Choose NSS 03:49 Navigating the Bootcamp Challenge 05:40 Setting Boundaries to Avoid Burnout 07:23 Mock Interviews and Career Development 10:59 Strategy for Landing the Job 12:12 Networking Advice: Always Share What You're Doing 13:37 Unexpected Connections (from Swing Dancing!) 16:04 Is Now the Right Time to Start? Data Analytics Bootcamps: Full-time: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-analytics-full-time Part-time: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/data-analytics-part-time Analytics Jumpstart: https://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/programs/analytics-jumpstart

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