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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

Constructing the Golden Resume

Your resume is arguably the single most important document in your job search journey. It acts as a first impression, a summary of your skills and experiences, and, ultimately, the key to unlocking the door to the interview stage. Given its importance, investing time and effort into crafting a compelling resume is critical.

In today’s digital age, the initial review of your resume is often not performed by a human but rather by an algorithmic system known as an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). These systems perform the initial screening and filtering of resumes. However, while optimizing your resume for ATS, it’s equally crucial to make it compelling for human readers. This is why resumes should contain a cohesive and concise structure and format.

The perfect resume myth

When creating a resume, many job seekers fall into the trap of striving for an elusive perfect document. They spend countless hours fine-tuning every word and agonizing...