Emily Robinson, a Senior Data Scientist at Warby Parker and co-author of 'Build a Career in Data Science', shares her expertise on optimizing the job search in data science. She discusses crafting resumes and cover letters that stand out, along with recognizing fair compensation for roles. Emily also highlights the importance of networking and adapting to various career paths, whether in startups or large firms. Her insights into navigating failures and the significance of communication in data-driven environments are invaluable for budding data scientists.
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Emily's Data Science Journey
Emily Robinson learned R from Hadley Wickham at Rice University.
She transitioned from academia to data science after getting a master's degree.
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Welcoming R Community
The R community is known for being welcoming and friendly.
It's especially supportive of those who prioritize the results of their code over perfect syntax.
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Book's Origin
Meeting Jacqueline at a conference led to co-authoring "Build a Career in Data Science".
The book aims to provide a comprehensive resource they wished they had.
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This book provides insights into landing the first data science job and progressing to senior roles. It covers essential soft skills, portfolio building, job searching, and career advancement strategies. The authors share real-world experiences and advice on managing stakeholders and handling project failures.
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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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