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9: Top Tips for Aspiring Data Scientists

Apr 29, 2021

Discover the keys to breaking into the data science field with insights on creating a compelling resume and the importance of personal projects. The host shares favorite business and data visualization books that can enhance your skills. You'll learn how to leverage online portfolios and social media to strengthen job applications. Additionally, tips for career development and an upcoming course to help build your data portfolio is discussed, ensuring you're equipped for success in the data industry.

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Leverage Personal Data Projects

Focus your resume heavily on personal data projects if you lack work experience.
Include project descriptions, links to GitHub, and deployed portfolios for best impact.

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Choose Meaningful Projects

Start data projects based on your personal interests or your dream employer's problems.
Tailor projects to real-world challenges that your target employer would find valuable.

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Master One Data Skill

Focus on mastering one key data skill that aligns with your target employer.
Demonstrate your skill through projects to strengthen your job prospects as a fresher.

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• Mentioned in 5 episodes

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Edward Tufte

This book is a comprehensive guide to the design of data graphics, featuring 250 illustrations of the best and worst statistical graphics. It covers topics such as high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, the data-ink ratio, time-series and relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, and the detection of graphical deception. The second edition includes excellent color reproductions and corrections accumulated from previous printings.

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Envisioning Information

Edward Tufte

Envisioning Information explores design strategies for representing complex data through maps, charts, scientific presentations, diagrams, and more. It provides practical advice on explaining complex material visually, with topics including escaping flatland, color and information, micro/macro designs, layering and separation, small multiples, and narratives. The book is celebrated for its high-quality design and production, featuring 400 illustrations.

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• Mentioned in 4 episodes

The Art of Statistics

How to Learn from Data

David Spiegelhalter

In this book, David Spiegelhalter guides readers through the essential principles of statistics, using real-world examples such as analyzing medical screening, crime sprees of serial killers, and determining the luckiest passenger on the Titanic. The book emphasizes the importance of clarifying questions, assumptions, and expectations, and responsibly interpreting the answers. It covers various statistical concepts, including regression models, probability theory, and Bayesian analysis, making it a definitive guide to the power of data in the age of big data.

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• Mentioned in 2 episodes

Visual Explanations

Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative

Edward Tufte

This book focuses on the representation of verbs, such as mechanism and motion, process and dynamics, causes and effects, and explanation and narrative. It includes practical applications in statistical graphics, engineering, medicine, technical manuals, computer interfaces, and scientific visualizations. Tufte also discusses the use of visual evidence in critical decisions, such as the Challenger space shuttle launch, and provides examples of effective and poor information design.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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Guy Raz

'How I Built This' distills entrepreneurial wisdom from interviews with founders of well-known companies, adapted from Guy Raz's popular podcast. Each chapter presents the story of a different company, highlighting the pivotal moments and challenges faced during its creation. The book emphasizes the importance of resilience, creativity, and adaptability in the face of adversity. Founders share insights on overcoming obstacles, building strong teams, and maintaining a clear vision. It provides inspiration and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the journeys of some of the world's most successful businesses. The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the realities of entrepreneurship and the keys to building a lasting company.

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Beautiful evidence

Manson & Woods International Inc Christie

Beautiful Evidence explores how seeing turns into showing, focusing on the transformation of empirical observations into explanations and evidence presentations. It discusses effective methods for presenting information and assessing the credibility of evidence.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money - That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not

C.P.A. Sharon L. Lechter

Robert Kiyosaki

The book tells the story of Robert Kiyosaki's two fathers: his 'poor dad,' a highly educated but fiscally poor man, and his 'rich dad,' the father of his best friend who was a successful entrepreneur. It emphasizes the importance of financial education, distinguishing between assets and liabilities, and building wealth through investing in assets such as real estate and businesses. Kiyosaki argues that a good education and a secure job are not guarantees for financial success and provides practical lessons on how to make money work for you rather than working for money.

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Crush it!

why now is the time to cash in on your passion

Gary Vaynerchuk

In 'Crush It!', Gary Vaynerchuk shows readers how to harness the power of the Internet to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true. The book focuses on utilizing new, free tools on the Internet to capitalize on branding and developing a business. Gary shares his own experiences, from building his family's wine shop into a national industry leader to transforming his life and earning potential by building his personal brand. The book emphasizes the importance of identifying and pursuing your passions, using social media effectively, and maintaining a hardworking and authentic approach to business.

My computer had to reset and it took hours so I ended up having to do this one from my phone. I covered what my favorite business and data books are, and the importance of data projects and a personal portfolio.

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