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Step 1: Reflect on Your Career Goals Before diving into job postings, take a step back and reflect. What direction do you want your career to take? Consider the following: Take stock of where you are now and compare it to where you’d like to be. Reviewing job descriptions for roles you aspire to can help identify any experience gaps. You might find you’ll need an … [Read more...] about How to Conduct a Successful Job Search and Negotiate Your Best Offer

Why and How You Should Share Knowledge on LinkedIn

Like any other social network, LinkedIn offers valuable benefits when you produce useful content other people enjoy. As a statistician, I have been writing on LinkedIn for many years and have reaped those benefits handsomely. While sharing insights and engaging with my peers, I have grown professionally and formed meaningful connections with other professionals in … [Read more...] about Why and How You Should Share Knowledge on LinkedIn

Career Advice from Those Who’ve Been There

Practical Significance cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein asked them to share career advice and insights for navigating career transitions. Read on to see what they had to say. Donna LaLonde: Tell us about your day job. Sastry Pantula: I am the dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino, and it is one of the best jobs … [Read more...] about Career Advice from Those Who’ve Been There

Leading Through Sections: How ASA Members Grow, Connect, and Contribute

American Statistical Association sections offer opportunities to take on leadership roles, facilitate connections with industry professionals, and explore career paths. We invited section chairs to share their experiences—why they joined an ASA section, what they’ve gained, and what they think others can take away from getting involved. Read on for their insights. Quality … [Read more...] about Leading Through Sections: How ASA Members Grow, Connect, and Contribute