Building a career in Data Science

Emily Robinson, co-author of the book Build a Career in Data Science, gives us the inside scoop about optimizing the data science job search. From creating one’s resume, cover letter, and portfolio to knowing how to recognize the right job at a fair compensation rate.

Emily’s expert guidance takes us from the beginning of the process to conclusion, including being successful during your early days in that fantastic new data science position.

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• Emily Robinson – Twitter, GitHub
• Chris Benson – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, Website
• Daniel Whitenack – Twitter, GitHub, Website

Show Notes:

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• R Conference | New York City

Books

• “Build a Career in Data Science” by Emily Robinson and Jacqueline Nolis
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• “Cracking the Coding Interview” by Gayle Laakmann McDowell
• “Designing Your New Work Life” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
• “Designing Your Life” by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

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