The document discusses the hiring of data scientists at a 'data science pop-up' event in Seattle, highlighting the importance of understanding one's own skills and potential in the field. It features insights from various experts on the data science profession, including advice on job searches and what different roles entail. The event is sponsored by Domino Data Lab and emphasizes collaboration and productivity in data science.

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Hiring for Data Scientists
Amanda Casari
Senior Data Scientist, Concur
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Data Science POP-UP in Seattle
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4. on figuring out
where to invest the majority
of your waking day

5. know thyself…
skills
knowledge
experience
…potential

6. define your spectrum
ml stats eng ba viz

7. it’s your interview too….

8. what do people do all day
products
engineering pipelines
algorithm design
research
business ops

9. if you are comfortable
here
make sure you won’t
be
here
X
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X XX
X

10. if you are comfortable
here
make sure they don’t
want you
here X
X

11. ethics >> privacy policy

12. diversity >> checkbox

13. {thanks, xkcd:1293}
great opinions abound…
paco nathan > is ds right for you?
trey causey > on hiring and being hired
erin shellman > landing a ds job
robert chang > types of data scientists
stitchfix > advice on where to work

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