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Jun 2022
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[DataFramed Careers Series #4]: Acing th...

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Today marks the last episode of our four-part DataFramed Careers Series on breaking into a data career. We’ve heard from Sadie St Lawrence, Nick Singh, and Khuyen Tran on best practices to adopt to help you land a data science interview. But what about the interview itself? Today’s guest, Jay Feng, joins the show to break down all the most important things you need to know about interviewing for data science roles. Jay is the co-founder of Interview Query, which helps data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other data professionals prepare for their dream jobs.

Throughout the episode, we discuss

  • The anatomy of data science interviews
  • Biggest misconceptions and mistakes candidates make during interviews
  • The importance of showcasing communication ability, business acumen, and technical intuition in the interview
  • How to negotiate for the best salary possible

[Announcement] Join us for DataCamp Radar, our digital summit on June 23rd. During this summit, a variety of experts from different backgrounds will be discussing everything related to the future of careers in data. Whether you're recruiting for data roles or looking to build a career in data, there’s definitely something for you. Seats are limited, and registration is free, so secure your spot today on https://events.datacamp.com/radar/

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