New year, new data scientist — As I mentioned in my last post, preparation is key if you want to achieve any of your New Year’s resolutions. Have you ever wondered why so many resolutions that started out with excitement in January peter out and fail by February? …

Micro-credentials are a place to start in data science if you know how to leverage them properly — Nowadays, you can get micro-credentials in anything from animation to basket weaving and everything in between. Micro-credentials have taken the learning world by storm over the last 7 years, allowing people to earn badges for acquiring and demonstrating a specific skill. Some of the first micro-credentials were for programming skills…

These goals will help you set up and organize your upcoming year of becoming a data scientist — If you’re anything like me, December is the month that is dedicated to preparing for the upcoming year. Whether it’s cleaning up my computer files, donating old items I didn’t use in the past year, or purchasing the books I’ll be reading for the upcoming year, I believe that December…

A 7-minute guide to setting up the fundamentals as a data science consultant — As a new data science graduate, it can be painful trying to find a job in this uber-competitive market. 300 applications later and you’re still fighting against 500 other applicants for the same entry-level position. However, despite what some may say, consulting as a new data scientist is completely possible…

Here’s how to develop the qualities that will help your application stand out — Landing a job in data science can sometimes feel like throwing darts at a board blindfolded — sometimes you’re way off the board in your application and don’t even get an initial interview, sometimes you land close to the bullseye only to not fit the candidate mold perfectly in the…

This memory trick from the ancient Greeks is unusual but works — Over two years ago, I began researching the best ways to teach myself data science. I’ve looked into microlearning, ultra-learning, the Feynman technique, deliberate practice, brainwashing techniques from the 1950s, and many more. They’ve all been unique and have been shown to produce results. However, I was looking to bring…

Having difficulty transitioning between using Python and R? Try these tips to make the transition smoother — A recent discovery of mine is that many data scientists out there use both Python and R. The story typically goes that they use R for graduate studies and research while using Python for work. Since many individuals work while going to school, these data scientists have to switch back…

All of these habits take less than 10 minutes out of your day — Data science Reddit is an interesting place right now where many data scientists are describing feelings of burnout and lack of fulfillment in their careers. Many are describing how they don’t feel the inspiration to advance in their careers or are feeling like they’ve plateaued and need a new challenge. …

Startups aren’t all casual dress, dogs in the office, and catered lunches — One of the exciting parts of being a data scientist is the prospect of getting to work for a variety of companies, from those that are well-established to those that are just starting out. Tech startups are enticing places to apply to because we often hear about the luxurious bonuses…