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

How to Speak Data in Plain English

Career Insightsposted by Jordan Bean December 28, 2020

The ability to analyze and model data has improved dramatically over the past decade, but our ability to communicate it has not. Data science bootcamps and programs have sprung up promising 6-figure jobs in exchange for learning to code. For many analysts, though, coding is only... Read more

Data Engineer Jobs on the Rise – Skills Needed and Who’s Hiring

Career Insights Featured Post data engineeringposted by Sheamus McGovern October 12, 2020

If you review the schedule or contents of any data science learning platform, such as with the Ai+ Training Platform, you’ll notice that data engineering is a primary focus. That’s no surprise, as data engineer is currently one of the fastest-growing roles. Job site, DICE’s, recent... Read more

Data Science Expertise That Will Get You Hired in 2020

Career Insights Featured Postposted by Alex Landa, ODSC October 5, 2020

Job requirements change constantly. A company seeking a data scientist in 2020 will likely post a different job description than one they posted a year ago, including broader data science expertise. As expectations and desired deliverables shift across industries, oftentimes the tools needed to meet these... Read more

Can You Have a Degree-less Career in Data Science?

Career Insights Guest contributorposted by ODSC Community September 28, 2020

Data science is a versatile field that covers a range of professions like data analyst and IT specialist. As these jobs grow with the ever-changing tech world, you may be facing the obstacle of deciding if you need a degree for your career in data science.... Read more

From Good to Great: The 5 Skills You Need to Shine in Data Science

Blogs from ODSC Speakers Career Insights Conferences Featured Post Europe 2020posted by ODSC Community August 20, 2020

Almost three years ago, I switched from a career in academia to a career in business in a data science role. This used to be somewhat of a rare event, but today it is commonplace: not only is there a shortage of data scientists, but also... Read more

Is Virtual Team Training Right For You?

Career Insights Featured Post Team Trainingposted by ODSC Team August 10, 2020

Keeping your team up-to-date with the latest advances in data science and AI is essential to ensuring that your business remains competitive in a rapidly changing industry. Virtual team training is an excellent tool for making sure that your group doesn’t fall behind the curve. It... Read more

Here’s How to Make Your Data Science Skills Future-Ready During the Pandemic

Business + Management Career Insightsposted by ODSC Community August 7, 2020

Data science is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills by employers of all sorts. Businesses, government organizations, medical institutions, and nonprofits – the number of data scientist positions is growing at an impressive rate. In fact, the latest research says that: 67 percent of... Read more

Companies Hiring Data Scientists: Summer 2020

Career Insights Featured Post Hiringposted by ODSC Team July 21, 2020

The field of data science is flexible and adaptable, making it a path that will remain relevant regardless of industry or circumstance. Given the COVID-19 crisis, many individuals are questioning their ability to find a new position, however, there are still many companies looking to hire... Read more

Announcing AI+ Training, Live & On-Demand Data Science Training

Career Insights Featured Postposted by ODSC Team June 2, 2020

To excel in the field of data science means one must always be learning about the latest tools, trends, and techniques, and to always know of the latest developments in their respective specialities. This is why we have created AI+ Training, a platform devoted to both... Read more

An MBA’s Guide to Breaking Into Data Science

Career Insights Guest contributorposted by ODSC Community June 1, 2020

More MBAs are interested in data science and analytics than ever before. To stay relevant, MBA programs are rapidly expanding their curriculums. However, recruiting for an analytics role with a business background can be tricky. As a recent graduate, I had difficulty contacting hiring managers and... Read more