A Guide to Navigating the Current Data Science Job Market
Cracking the Current Data Science Job Market: Proven Strategies from a Tech Data Scientist
I graduated in the U.S. amidst the global pandemic of 2020 when the job market was a hostile land. Now I'm happily working as a Data Scientist at Spotify, but getting there was a long ride.
Navigating the Data Science job market is like fighting on a battlefield with lions and kittens. Lions can kill you and kittens will most likely hinder you too. You'll understand later what I mean by this.
I remember applying to hundreds of positions and never getting a single call back for an interview. It made me doubt my abilities but in hindsight, most of the reasons why I was failing were beyond my control.
If you're going through something similar, then maybe this post can help you find the best approach to navigating the current job landscape.
In recent months, I've had multiple discussions with both experienced Data Scientists in Tech and aspiring ones about the current state of the data science hiring market.
I've come to understand:
- Why it's become challenging to get hired right now
- How to maximize chances of getting a job
And I will share these with you in this article.
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