How to get a data science job

This video is for those of you who are learning data science in the hopes of getting a data science internship or job. Just because you learned data science doesn't mean you will automatically get interviews and land a data science job. There's more to it that I break down in this video :)

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro
01:19 Framework
01:34 Transitioning into data science
04:31 Students
06:22 Summary
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Links mentioned in video

Ken Jee's 66daysofdata (highly recommend for everybody!):
Data science projects for students:
Data science projects for non-students:
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Other videos you might be interested in

How to learn data science in 2021:
The resume that got me into FAANG as a data scientist:

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Real SQL interview question walkthrough series:

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About me

Hi, my name is Tina and I'm a data scientist at a FAANG company. I was pre-med studying pharmacology at the University of Toronto until I finally accepted that I would make a terrible doctor. I didn't know what to do with myself so I worked for a year as a research assistant for a bioinformatics lab where I learned how to code and became interested in data science. I then did a masters in computer science (MCIT) at the University of Pennsylvania before ending up at my current job in tech :)

I have accepted that I will forever be a lazy person so have since decided to embrace that. My motto is to always minimize effort and maximize outcome!
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Contact

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[KenJee_ds]

I don't agree with any of this. The only way to get a data science job is to first get a job as a janitor at an esteemed university. Start looking for math problems on chalk boards. Solve them. Become a professor. Solve math. Wait... this is the plot from good will hunting. Nevermind.

In hindsight, this is really great advice. How about them apples.

[zhin]

Amazing how much effort so many people put into to getting a job while someone with connection can bypass it all and get the job.

[erikzarko]

I'm a Ocean Sciences BSc and now I'm starting another degree in Information Systems. Your channel is motivating me to follow the Data Science path. Keep up the awesome work!

[DataProfessor]

Great video Tina! Loving the minimize input maximize output (MIMO) series. My step into the world of data was from a non-technical (biology) background and persistence and grit was probably one of the most important thing because it took quite some time to digest the coding or algorithmic concepts. I also resonated with your prior MIMO video on learning data science particularly on learning just enough and start doing projects. I also leveraged data science to solve biology data problem (that helps to make a positive impact in this video) which at the time was a novel thing. I repeated this cycle for solving various biology data problems and before you know it, topics that I used to get stuck on became less intimidating and started to sink in. Your persistence through 200 SWE roles is very inspirational 😆

[vdoescoding]

Nobody, not even a single soul:
Tina Huang: I'm about to start this hopeless subscriber's entire career.

[Lizzie]

I have been subscribed since your data science interview guide video. I landed a FAANG data science internship because of you! Thank you Tina 💖💖

[Major_Data]

Directly echoes what my military transition mentor told me.... as well as Ken Jee. Sounds like good advice!

Also Tina, your videos get better every time. Love the editing and sound work here.

[SathwikKesappragada]

Hey Tina, thank you so much for always sharing wonderful tips. It is almost approaching a year since I had finished my bachelors and still without a job :(! I really hope I can break the barrier and get my foot in the industry. Having zero experience makes everything harder. Apart from doing some projects, I will definitely try to contribute in open source projects or pick up a consulting assignment.

[davidzhong]

Honestly, the frustrating thing for me at work as data analyst/scientist is I never saw our clients give any feedback about how our reports were helpful for them and change their projects. AKA. "business impact like what you described." I always comfort myself that "even just a little impact. and that's enough."

[ravitanwar]

"minimize effort maximize outcome"
- tina huang

[farhanislam]

The thumbnail's the best part. Thanks.

[leaxu]

Hi Tina, you make me want to make my first comment on Youtube - your videos are SUPER helpful and please keep making more interesting and insightful videos! I am actually thinking of transitioning to data science from a business background and you gave me a lot of useful tips that solves my confusion :)

[alexia]

Hi Tina, this was really great advice about demonstrating your impact, super useful for data science people but I feel like it's relevant to every field too. Please could you do a video on how you deal with rejection? I'm job hunting in a field that's very new to me (not data science) at the moment and I'm just so afraid of getting rejected because that could mean the end of my dream. Also, even if it doesn't, the feeling just sucks lol.

[Michael]

Nice, another video :), great to see your channel grow so much by the way!

[sajanator]

Yea I'm gonna be doing a Data Sciences BSc in 2021. What are things I should do on the side? Things I should do to prepare? Your videos have been really interesting to watch!

[immersivestudyandliving]

Thoughtful and practical insights. Great one!

[Lavaboy]

I think the problem with your mic might be the input source. Like, your mic is connected to your laptop, but your input is still the internal mic on your laptop. Check your input source. Great video btw.

[SssumitPal]

Love your videos very helpful:) keep em coming;)

[observer]

I think I have high bias against this channel, I hit like before I watch :)

[PayneMaximus]

I will be starting tomorrow on my new data science job!