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We are joined by two data scientists who have firsthand experience with layoffs. We’ll talk about how to negotiate severance packages, how to handle stress, strategies for job hunting post-layoff, and how to reduce risks in full-time employment.
Working with Daliana on personal branding: https://forms.gle/heNuZzaHjaAMQwLu6
Her email: [email protected]
Guests:
Susan Shu Chang:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-shu-chang/
Newsletter: susanshu.substack.com
Sundar Swaminathan
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sswamina3/
Website: https://www.sundarswaminathan.com/
(00:00:00) Introduction(00:06:13) Severance Negotiation(00:20:29) Identity crisis(00:26:22) Job search after layoff(00:30:21) Networking(00:35:23) Risk at pre-seed startups(00:37:03) How should data scientists pick companies(00:40:43) What to ask hiring managers(00:45:01) Does GenAI change interview processes?(00:47:17) Are data science teams getting leaner?(00:48:56) Future of data science roles(00:50:37) Full time employment and job security(00:53:46) Benefits of full time jobs(00:58:14) Reduce risk of being laid off(01:00:43) How to sell yourself(01:02:43) How to plan your finances(01:05:09) How to become an independent consultant
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We are joined by two data scientists who have firsthand experience with layoffs. We’ll talk about how to negotiate severance packages, how to handle stress, strategies for job hunting post-layoff, and how to reduce risks in full-time employment.
Working with Daliana on personal branding: https://forms.gle/heNuZzaHjaAMQwLu6
Her email: [email protected]
Guests:
Susan Shu Chang:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-shu-chang/
Newsletter: susanshu.substack.com
Sundar Swaminathan
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sswamina3/
Website: https://www.sundarswaminathan.com/
(00:00:00) Introduction(00:06:13) Severance Negotiation(00:20:29) Identity crisis(00:26:22) Job search after layoff(00:30:21) Networking(00:35:23) Risk at pre-seed startups(00:37:03) How should data scientists pick companies(00:40:43) What to ask hiring managers(00:45:01) Does GenAI change interview processes?(00:47:17) Are data science teams getting leaner?(00:48:56) Future of data science roles(00:50:37) Full time employment and job security(00:53:46) Benefits of full time jobs(00:58:14) Reduce risk of being laid off(01:00:43) How to sell yourself(01:02:43) How to plan your finances(01:05:09) How to become an independent consultant

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