15 Tips for Landing a Data Science Job (2020)
33mBeginner2020-09-03
Authors
Michael Galarnyk
Python Instructor and Blogger
Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Course details
Finding a job that you love can be hard. This course can help by providing you with quick strategies and tips for finding—and landing—a stellar job in the data science field. Instructor Michael Galarnyk shares how to identify the type of data science job that best suits you, as well as take steps to overcome gaps in your resume. He details how to build impressive projects that showcase your skills, as well as craft a compelling data science resume and cover letter. Plus, get tips for building an online presence; finding relevant contacts to help you land a job; and preparing for your first interview.
Skills covered
Data Science FoundationsTech Career SkillsCareer ManagementCareer DevelopmentPersonaCybersecurityCloud ComputingData ScienceSoftware Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Introduction
1. Finding Opportunities
- 02 - Identifying types of data science jobs
- 03 - Looking for data science jobs online
- 04 - Overcoming gaps
2. Presenting Your Experience
- 05 - Showcasing your work
- 06 - Building your projects
- 07 - Building a data science resume
- 08 - Cover letter tips
3. Building an Online Presence
- 09 - Optimizing your LinkedIn profile
- 10 - How to make your GitHub projects stand out
- 11 - How to build a compelling data science blog
4. Networking and Interviews
- 12 - How to build a network
- 13 - How to ask for a referral
- 14 - Take-home assignments
- 15 - Preparing for an interview
- 16 - What to do after an interview
Conclusion
- 17 - Next steps