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tips for data science job hunt for new grads during a pandemic
1. don’t just stick to LinkedIn.
find job boards that are specific to the kind of company(startup, healthcare etc. ) you’re interested in and frequent them often. some of the resources i used: https://ai-jobs.net , @AngelList, @BuiltInNewYork, glassdoor, healthcare slack
find job boards that are specific to the kind of company(startup, healthcare etc. ) you’re interested in and frequent them often. some of the resources i used: https://ai-jobs.net , @AngelList, @BuiltInNewYork, glassdoor, healthcare slack
2. timing matters
there is a huge upside to getting in the game early. if a job post is over a month old, it's usually best to move on cuz there are other candidates farther along in the interview process.
there is a huge upside to getting in the game early. if a job post is over a month old, it's usually best to move on cuz there are other candidates farther along in the interview process.
3. always ask the structure of the interview during screening call
data science interviews wildly vary for each company. getting a sense of the structure early will help you chalk out your game plan
data science interviews wildly vary for each company. getting a sense of the structure early will help you chalk out your game plan
4. understand a huge component is luck
in a job interview setting, your luck probably matters more than your skill. you will be ghosted many many times despite having great interviews. never take it personal
in a job interview setting, your luck probably matters more than your skill. you will be ghosted many many times despite having great interviews. never take it personal
5. interview burnout is real
make sure to allow yourself some time to reflect and recoup after each interview while scheduling. pay attention to your body and take care of your mental health first.
make sure to allow yourself some time to reflect and recoup after each interview while scheduling. pay attention to your body and take care of your mental health first.
