Interlude: Help! My Job Search Isn't Working

04/08/21 • 37 min

In this special live episode recorded at the ODSC East conference, Emily and Jacqueline discuss what to think about it you can't seem to find that data science job you want. They talk about the different reasons why job hunts don't work, what you can do about it, and answer listener questions from the audience.

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Chapter 14: Joining the Community

Social media, conferences, blogs, and meetups--there are many places where data scientists congregate outside of work. But how does a data scientist become a part of these communities and contribute? In this episode Jacqueline and Emily discuss speaking at conferences, awkwardly attending your first meetup, and many other moments that can happen when a data scientist starts to join the community.

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Chapter 15: Leaving Your Job Gracefully

"You can't fire me I quit!" --a great example of not leaving a job gracefully (but hey it happens!). In this week's episode Emily and Jacqueline discuss how to decide when the right moment is for you to leave a job, and what steps you should take. They also talk about the realities of the situation, like managers who don't seem to listen when you discuss why you are unhappy, walking out of job, and getting a last minute counter offer.