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3 Unique Ways to Get a Job in Data Science

3 Unique Ways to Get a Job in Data Science

Career InsightsFeatured PostCareer InsightsNYC 2019posted by Alex Landa, ODSC June 12, 2019

All too often, job seekers focus too much on building their skill sets without thinking about the softer skills of how to get a job in data science in the first place. It doesn’t matter how good of a data scientist you are – you won’t get a job... Read more
How to Become a Freelance Data Scientist

How to Become a Freelance Data Scientist

Career InsightsFeatured PostCareer Insightsposted by Daniel Gutierrez, ODSC April 18, 2019

When the demand for workers in a particular professional field rises, it tends to be easier to act as a freelancer in that profession. Routinely, companies may prefer to hire full-time staff, but if they’re scrambling to fill roles, hiring an independent contractor may be on the table. We’re... Read more
Forging a Career Path in Data Science From Beginner to Expert – ODSC Career Expo

Forging a Career Path in Data Science From Beginner to Expert – ODSC Career Expo

Career InsightsConferencesFeatured PostCareer Insightsodsc eastposted by ODSC Team April 15, 2019

Data Science, data engineering, and machine learning jobs continue to rank as some of the most sought after and highly paid jobs on the planet, according to Thinknum. However, finding the right job is more important than ever. This may be a lucrative field, but many quickly find that... Read more
Here’s Why You Aren’t Getting a Job in Data Science

Here’s Why You Aren’t Getting a Job in Data Science

Career InsightsFeatured PostCareer Insightsposted by Daniel Gutierrez, ODSC April 11, 2019

We constantly hear about the rising demand for data science skills coupled with the shortage of data scientists to fill this growing need. This disparity seems like a true opportunity for those seeking career positions in the field, yet stories abound describing how tough it is to land a... Read more
How to Develop the Five Soft Skills That Will Make You a Great Analyst

How to Develop the Five Soft Skills That Will Make You a Great Analyst

Career InsightsGuest contributorCareer Insightsposted by Derek Steer April 10, 2019

Analysts often assume that the best way to advance their careers or provide more value is to improve their technical chops. While it’s true that you need a baseline of technical skills to conduct analysis, most of us need further development of our soft skills rather than further honing... Read more
7 Reasons to Start or Update Your GitHub Profile

7 Reasons to Start or Update Your GitHub Profile

Career InsightsFeatured PostCareer InsightsGithubposted by Elizabeth Wallace, ODSC April 4, 2019

If you’re working in computer science, you’re part of the fourth industrial revolution. A big part of that revolution is access to open source code and libraries that can help you build your dream projects. You do this to land a job, but how do potential employers know what... Read more
How to Balance Work and Learn More About Data Science

How to Balance Work and Learn More About Data Science

Career InsightsFeatured PostCareer Insightsposted by Daniel Gutierrez, ODSC January 30, 2019

Data science is a very demanding profession because technology is advancing at such an accelerated rate. Data scientists always need to be learning about new tools, languages, packages, updates, research results, etc. As a result, it’s difficult to do your 40-hour per week job and also keep learning and... Read more
3 Types Of Certifications in Data Science That Make You Stand Out

3 Types Of Certifications in Data Science That Make You Stand Out

Career InsightsFeatured PostCareer Insightsposted by Elizabeth Wallace, ODSC January 25, 2019

Data science is experiencing a career-high, with jobs numbering in the thousands across fields of all kinds. You’ve got the data science chops to kill it in a job, but a certificate sets you apart from other potential job seekers. Let’s take a look at the kinds of certifications... Read more
The Difference Between Data Scientists and Data Engineers

The Difference Between Data Scientists and Data Engineers

ModelingCareer Insightsposted by Daniel Gutierrez, ODSC January 24, 2019

A couple of years ago, I was contracted to design a complete online data science program for a university. After some early discussions and planning meetings, it became quite clear that the administrators didn’t have a clear understanding of the difference between data scientists and data engineers. I knew... Read more
5 Fields Hiring Data Scientists For 2019

5 Fields Hiring Data Scientists For 2019

Career InsightsFeatured PostCareer Insightsposted by Elizabeth Wallace, ODSC January 21, 2019

We know data science is a booming field, commanding top salaries in the United States and building massive demand here and abroad. The downside? Not all business can afford an on-staff data scientist. The truth is, not every business or organization has the need for a dedicated data scientist,... Read more
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