Future Proofing Your Data Science Career

Course details

Data science is growing—and changing. Some practitioners are apprehensive about what the future holds. Will businesses lose interest in big data? Are there enough of the jobs of tomorrow for the people employed today? What will we do with our training and expertise? The truth is the opportunities for data scientists are only increasing, providing new ways for you to contribute and to lead innovative transformations. This course provides a deeper understanding of the history of data science as well as specific, tactical tools that will enable you to identify where the next opportunities in this burgeoning field will be. Instructor Christopher Bishop, an expert in career transformation, gives you the practical advice and tools you need to help you find your next data science job—and the one after that.

Topics include:
Data throughout history
How data science drives business
Building your career toolkit
Identifying your VOICE
Understanding your unique skills
Developing your ANTENNA
Networking with your MESH
Keeping track of your connections
Preparing for future data-science careers

Concepts

Introduction

Data science is disrupting every business
The new workplace

Socio-Historical Perspective

A brief history of machines helping humans
Data throughout history

The Data Science Workplace

Data science drives Wall Street and Main Street
Where is all the data coming from
Businesses of the future

Future Career Toolkit

Managing the emerging data science job market
Three tools to navigate your career(s)

Finding Your VOICE

What is your VOICE
The importance of brand
Your personal brand
Identify your interests
Identify your triggers
Building your VOICE table
That is what I can do, that nobody else can do

Developing Your ANTENNA

ANTENNA overview
Where are the conversations happening
Building the new career grid
Start developing your ANTENNA
Keep a journal
How ANTENNA helped me

Connecting via Your MESH

It is not what you know, but who you know
The office of the future
Cast a wide net
Following thought leaders and leading-edge groups
Start building your MESH on LinkedIn
Connect with people on LinkedIn
Connect with groups on LinkedIn
In-person interactions
Keeping track of your connections with a CRM
Connecting is an equal exchange
How to start building your MESH by cold-calling

Conclusion

Prepare for future data-science careers
It's not about the tools
Next steps