PhD to industry – the ultimate guide
Transitioning from a PhD to industry jobs is becoming increasingly common in many disciplines. I am an economist who works in tech alongside fellow PhDs…
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Mastering Technical Interviews: Common Questions and How to Answer Them
Technical interview questions are part of interview loops for most job families in tech, including data scientists, data analysts, engineers, UI/UX designers, and technical product…
How to become a data scientist: Beyond Programming and Statistics
Read my latest post on insideBIGDATA. As an aspiring data scientist, you may wonder what it takes to stand out in a competitive job market….
Navigating the econ job market
Most econ PhD students somewhat dread the econ job market. I hosted an episode of the ECON-versations with NABE podcast, in which we discussed navigating…
What does an economist do? The rising role of economists in the public and private sectors
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion organized by the Washington Council for Economic and Financial Education (WACEFE). WACEFE was formed…
How to become a data scientist: the ultimate guide
You may be a student or a working professional contemplating a career change and asking yourself: How do I become a data scientist? Is it…
How to land an entry-level data science job – A Step-By-Step Guide
Are you looking to enter data science but don’t know where to start? Are you asking yourself how to land an entry-level data science job…
Top interview questions data science job seekers fail
Are you a data science enthusiast looking for your first job in the field? Have you spent countless hours studying and practicing but still had…