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

Companies Hiring Data Scientists Spring 2023

Career Insights Featured Postposted by ODSC Team March 27, 2023

It’s hard not to notice how over the last few months, LinkedIn has been inundated with news of layoffs and job losses due to economic conditions. This is making it a challenging time for many job seekers. But regardless of what you might have seen, there... Read more

Six Core Competencies Data Scientists Need to Succeed in Their Careers

Career Insights Europe 2023posted by ODSC Community March 23, 2023

Editor’s note: David Stephenson is a speaker for ODSC Europe this June 14th-15th. Be sure to check out his talk, “Equipping your analytics professions with the most critical business skills,” there! Being a data scientist, as it turns out, is a lot more complicated than you... Read more

5 Reasons Why People Drop Out of Data Science Bootcamps

Career Insightsposted by ODSC Team March 21, 2023

There are countless ways to learn data science and AI in 2023. Between YouTube videos, getting a degree, and everything in between, there’s a right way to learn for everyone. A popular way to learn data science, however, is through bootcamps, or short-term learning experiences that... Read more

Why the Best Time to Learn Python is Right Now

Career Insights Python Tools & Languagesposted by ODSC Team March 16, 2023

Python has been gaining popularity in the programming world for years thanks to its easy-to-learn syntax, and now it stands as one of the most widely used programming languages. Because of this, it has gained a reputation as the language of choice for data science and... Read more

5 Huge Career Mistakes to Avoid in Data Science and AI

Career Insights Featured Postposted by ODSC Team March 16, 2023

As you could imagine, entering the field of data science can be challenging, as there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to getting one’s foot into the door. However, while there’s no perfect way to get started, there are some pitfalls that you can avoid that can help you... Read more

Top Data Analytics Skills and Platforms for 2023

Career Insights Featured Post data analysisposted by ODSC Team March 14, 2023

As the sibling of data science, data analytics is still a hot field that garners significant interest. Companies have plenty of data at their disposal and are looking for people who can make sense of it and make deductions quickly and efficiently. We looked at over... Read more

Working as a Data Scientist — Expectation Versus Reality!

Career Insightsposted by ODSC Community February 13, 2023

Working in Data Science and Machine Learning (ML) professions can be a lot different from the expectation of it. While pursuing education in the field, the nature of the problems you solve as a part of a course project might be different compared to the real... Read more

5 Must-Know Pillars of a Data Science and AI Foundation

Career Insights Featured Postposted by ODSC Team February 8, 2023

Like any skill, there are some core skills you need to know before getting into data science. Without basic foundational skills, your data science journey will end as quickly as it begins. Between foundational mathematics and AI literacy and more, these are the five pillars and... Read more

Why the ODSC Data Science Mini-Bootcamp is Better Than the Alternatives

Career Insights Conferences East 2023posted by ODSC Team January 9, 2023

Embarking on a data science career is a time filled with exciting, and sometimes difficult, questions: Which skills are essential for success? Should I pursue an advanced degree? Should I specialize in a topic? And, if so, which? It can feel daunting to face so many... Read more

Emily Robinson on Building a Career in Data Science

Career Insights Interviews Interviewsposted by ODSC Team December 20, 2022

There’s no right way to build a career in data science, as there are countless paths to get to countless roles. We recently had the chance to speak with Emily Robinson, senior data scientist, consultant, international speaker, and co-author of “Build a Career in Data Science,”... Read more