Data Science Career Advice: Blogs, Articles, Tutorials, and Examples

The Three Trending Data Science Jobs and How to Land Them

Career Insights Featured Post SAS SAS Blogsposted by ODSC Community October 20, 2022

There has been a lot of buzz about data scientist jobs recently. And for good reason! Since 2016, data scientist has been at or near the top of Glassdoor’s Best Jobs in America list. But since the job hit the top spot in the list, the field has... Read more

These Companies are Hiring Data Engineers Right Now

Career Insights Featured Postposted by ODSC Team October 14, 2022

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to pursue a career in data engineering, now might be it. Numerous industries are actively hiring data engineers, offering opportunities that fit a wide variety of interests and skills. Currently, most of the open data engineer positions are... Read more

How Much do Data Scientists Make in 2022?

Career Insights Featured Postposted by ODSC Team October 13, 2022

With 2022 soon coming to an end, now is a great time to see what’s going on in data science when it comes to salaries. Here, you’ll see a list of some of the most common titles in the data science field, what each role makes,... Read more

Affected by Recent Tech Layoffs? These Companies are Hiring Data Scientists

Career Insights Featured Postposted by ODSC Team September 13, 2022

You’ve seen for yourself online and in the news, how major tech firms are laying off staff all the time. Though the news of tech layoffs might seem grim for those currently in the market to find work or even make a career pivot, not all... Read more

How to Know if a Data Science Bootcamp is Right for You

Career Insights Featured Postposted by Elizabeth Wallace, ODSC September 12, 2022

Companies are in desperate need of data science talent. Even if you aren’t a trained data scientist, acquiring those skills may not take as long as you think. Where many professions may still require a four to eight-year degree plus internships and working up the ladder,... Read more

How Healthcare Can Attract Top Data Scientists

Business + Management Career Insights Healthcareposted by ODSC Community September 1, 2022

I work as a data scientist in the healthcare payment integrity space. I can attest that seasoned quantitative leaders are highly sought after – I get outreach from recruiters weekly trying to entice me to other jobs. To me, data scientists in healthcare are especially valuable.... Read more

What Data Science Role Should You Hire For?

Business + Management Career Insightsposted by Elizabeth Wallace, ODSC August 23, 2022

Companies understand how important data is to operations and digital transformation and are eager to bring expertise into their departments. However, hiring a “data scientist” might not get exactly the person they need in the position they have in mind. We know that data science roles... Read more

The Ten Best Cities for Remote Tech Workers

Career Insightsposted by Elizabeth Wallace, ODSC August 15, 2022

San Francisco, Boston, and New York may have long histories in tech, but the remote work era has put new cities on the stage. Now, you can live and work in different places to preserve your work-life balance without sacrificing career goals. These up-and-coming cities offer... Read more

Practice the Case Study Method to Nail Your Data Science Interview

Career Insightsposted by Elizabeth Wallace, ODSC July 12, 2022

Landing a job in Data Science is more than just technical knowledge. You’ll need to ace your data science interview and stand out from the crowd. You may feel ready for any technical test or set of questions, but preparing for an interview is another matter.... Read more

Data Science Talent Strategies for the Great Resignation

Business + Management Career Insights SAS SAS Blogsposted by ODSC Community July 12, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic brought huge changes in the workplace, such as a massive increase in remote working. These may or may not last. However, one pandemic-driven change shows no signs of stopping: the Great Resignation. When the pandemic first hit, resignations as a proportion of the... Read more