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Statistical Consulting Clients: How to Get and Keep Them
If you’re a statistical consultant, or you want to be a statistical consultant, how will you build and maintain a client base? Melissa Kovacs offers six pieces of advice.
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It Takes a Village
Building on his article from April 2021 about grant writing, Mark Daniel Ward asked 13 friends to offer advice about all aspects of the grant writing process. Here is their combined wisdom.
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Advice on Applying for an Internship
Bill Pikounis and Elizabeth Mannshardt share their ideas and advice about the value of internships.
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How to Navigate Data Science Career Opportunities Like a Pro
Statistics and data science are some of the fastest-growing and most in-demand careers. If you’re struggling to figure out which path you should take, there is a podcast for you!
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Federal Statistical Positions: What You Need to Know
The federal government is looking for people with mathematical and statistical education. Shirleta Washington from the National Center for Health Statistics Office of Management and Operations offers helpful resources and information on how to apply and land a great government job.
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Federal Statistical Agency Employees Tell Why You Should Want Their Jobs
We asked federal statistical agency leaders and employees why students and young professionals should work at their agencies. They responded enthusiastically with inside looks at their jobs and the agencies they work for.
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What to Ask About Graduate School in Biostatistics
When Simon Couch began applying to graduate school, he found he was only able to learn about some parts of the process through office hours, personal meetings, and social media messaging, so he decided to compile some of what he learned to help others apply.
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On the Data Frontline: Biostatisticians in the Hospital Research Setting
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of biostatisticians working in a hospital setting, who have long held critical roles as independent researchers and cross-disciplinary team members.
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Breaking Through the NSF Grant-Writing Process
Mark Ward offers tips for when you are ready to start on your grant proposal.
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COVID-19 Job Search Tips for Early-Career Data Scientists, Analytics Pros
The past year has been a difficult time for many as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Following are some tips for those who want to proactively manage their early career and job search during this uncertain time.