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Cracking the Data Science Interview

Cracking the Data Science Interview

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

Cracking the Data Science Interview

4.7 (6)
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)
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Part 1: Breaking into the Data Science Field
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Part 2: Manipulating and Managing Data
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Part 3: Exploring Artificial Intelligence
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Part 4: Getting the Job

Part 2: Manipulating and Managing Data

The second part of this book covers the most common coding, data wrangling, and productivity skills found in most data science jobs and interviews. From foundational to advanced concepts, this includes an introduction to essential skills in Python, data visualization, SQL, command-line scripts, and version control.

This part includes the following chapters:

  • Chapter 3, Programming with Python
  • Chapter 4, Visualizing Data and Data Storytelling
  • Chapter 5, Querying Databases with SQL
  • Chapter 6, Scripting with Bash and Shell Commands in Linux
  • Chapter 7, Using Git for Version Control
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