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Cracking the Data Science Interview

By : Leondra R. Gonzalez, Aaren Stubberfield
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Cracking the Data Science Interview

By: Leondra R. Gonzalez, Aaren Stubberfield

Overview of this book

The data science job market is saturated with professionals of all backgrounds, including academics, researchers, bootcampers, and Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) graduates. This poses a challenge for companies seeking the best person to fill their roles. At the heart of this selection process is the data science interview, a crucial juncture that determines the best fit for both the candidate and the company. Cracking the Data Science Interview provides expert guidance on approaching the interview process with full preparation and confidence. Starting with an introduction to the modern data science landscape, you’ll find tips on job hunting, resume writing, and creating a top-notch portfolio. You’ll then advance to topics such as Python, SQL databases, Git, and productivity with shell scripting and Bash. Building on this foundation, you'll delve into the fundamentals of statistics, laying the groundwork for pre-modeling concepts, machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI. The book concludes by offering insights into how best to prepare for the intensive data science interview. By the end of this interview guide, you’ll have gained the confidence, business acumen, and technical skills required to distinguish yourself within this competitive landscape and land your next data science job.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Part 1: Breaking into the Data Science Field
4
Part 2: Manipulating and Managing Data
10
Part 3: Exploring Artificial Intelligence
16
Part 4: Getting the Job

Tackling the experience bottleneck

So, you want to be a data scientist? Welcome to The Hunger Games: Data Science Edition!

While that may sound like an exaggeration, the increasing demand for data scientists has turned the interview process into a battleground for candidates with various backgrounds and expertise.

But fear not – just as with The Hunger Games, the odds can be in your favor.

The fact that there is competition should not scare you away from entering the field. You’ve already shown your interest and commitment by reading this book, and as you progress through it, you’ll learn how to prepare for data science interviews, regardless of your background. In addition, we will share strategies to fill gaps in your experience to make you a stronger candidate. Remember – you have your own set of strengths and weaknesses. You can come out on top by focusing on your gaps and understanding your unique skills.

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