SDS 359: Tackling Data Science Job Hunting, Interviews & Negotiations

Emily Robinson breaks down her new book “Build a Career in Data Science” by sharing what skills she focuses on exploring, who the data science field is for, and how to tackle interviews and negotiations.

In this episode you will learn:

• Long-distance networking [5:58]

• Emily’s book [9:38]

• Who is the field of data science for? [14:02]

• Should newcomers use Python or R? [23:34]

• Five company archetypes [28:36]

• Approaching data science interviews and negotiating [31:25]

• How do you actually get an interview? [48:08]

• Emily at DSGO 2020 [57:07]

• Emily’s final take-home message [58:52]

• Where to buy Emily’s book and SDS discount code [1:04:26]

Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/359