Starting a Career in Data Science: Project Portfolio, Resume, and Interview Process

Curriculum

• Course Intro: What Is Data Science Free

  6 Lessons 13 Min

  An overview of the whole data science job market. The section covers the technical and non-technical skills you need, types of roles in data science, the interview process structure, as well as what employers look for in a candidate.

  Course Overview Free The Data Science Knowledge You Need Free Types of Data Science Roles Free The Interview Process Structure Free What Interviewers Look For Free How to Get the Most Free
• The Project Portfolio Free

  7 Lessons 26 Min

  In this section, you will understand what makes a good data science project, what types of data science projects you should do, and how to organize your projects into a portfolio on Kaggle or GitHub to make them appealing to employers.

  Portfolio Overview Free What Is a Data Science Project Free The Projects You Should Do Free How to Differentiate Your Projects Free Where to Showcase Your Projects Free Where to Showcase Your Projects Free Kaggle Profile Free
• The Resume

  7 Lessons 13 Min

  Here, you will learn how to organize your resume, both virtual and hard copy, as well as what you should include to make a lasting impression on prospective employers. The section also includes a downloadable resume template - a great starting point if you haven't created a data science resume yet.

  Resume Overview How to Structure Your Resume How to Write about Work and Projects Customize your Resume Your Virtual Resume Resume Checklist The Cover Letter
• Get an Interview

  6 Lessons 10 Min

  This section gives you a succinct overview of how candidates get selected, how networking can increase your chances, and how to leverage your existing resources into a data science interview opportunity.

  Interviewing Overview How Candidates are Selected Networking for Data Scientists Leveraging Your Resources Informational Interviews Reaching out to Recruiters
• The Phone Interview

  4 Lessons 5 Min

  Here, you will learn what to expect in data science phone interviews and discover some of the proven techniques on how to prepare for and succeed through this phase.

  The Phone Interview Overview What to Expect How to Prepare How to Succeed
• The Take-Home Test

  4 Lessons 8 Min

  This section gives you insight into the three types of take-home tests you can be given at this stage of the interview process. You will find out how to deal with data sets assignments, solve coding quizzes, and master the written test.

  The Types of Take-Home Tests Dealing with Data Sets Coding Quizzes Written Test
• The In-Person Interview

  5 Lessons 10 Min

  A detailed walk-through of the three different types of interviews - the behavioral, the in-person assessment, and the technical questions. This section comprises the best tips on how to ace the in-person interview and introduces you to the Briefcase Method – an interviewing technique that will certainly set you apart.

  What to Expect Ace the Behavioral Interview Technical Interviewing Following Up The Briefcase Method
• Bonus Content: Interview with Successful Data Scientists

  10 Lessons 159 Min

  Here, you will get an inside look into the mind of successful candidates and how the interview process actually works. The section involves exclusive mock-interviews and 1-on-1 conversations with professionals who have successfully landed data science positions - an invaluable shortcut to a career in data science.

  Anna Interview Elevator Pitch Outline and Examples Jaemin Interview Jay Interview Jefferson Interview Sheng Interview Glassdoor Findings LinkedIn Bonus Content Bonus Content: Portfolio Website Bonus Content: Star Storytelling Technique
• Bonus Downloadable Materials

  3 Lessons 0 Min

  This bonus section comprises a variety of valuable downloadable resources: resume and cover letter templates and samples, reach-out templates and examples, a networking guide, as well as a complete guide with real data science interview questions and answers.

  Resume and Cover Letter Templates and Checklist Reach Out Templates Interview Questions