By Steve Jackson As statisticians, we serve in a wide range of roles—sometimes advancing science, sometimes guiding policy, and, often, simply helping people see clarity in numbers. Most organizations need an accountant, and most can benefit from a statistician. The settings may change, but the core challenge is the same: taking data and transforming it into insight others … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
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Position Yourself for Success to Grab That New Job
Valerie Nirala, ASA Communications Strategist Starting your career as a statistician or data scientist can be daunting. However, by networking strategically, harnessing your resources, and preparing, you can position yourself for success. Network: Expanding Beyond Your Inner Circle Networking isn’t just about reaching out to people you already know—it’s about building … [Read more...] about Position Yourself for Success to Grab That New Job
Mastering LinkedIn: A Statistician’s Guide to Building a Standout Profile
By Eric Cai LinkedIn is the most popular social network for professional purposes. You can use it to display your accomplishments, share your knowledge, meet other professionals, apply for jobs, and participate in discussions about topics that interest you. For statisticians, it is useful for students, recent graduates, and working professionals to learn about the trends in … [Read more...] about Mastering LinkedIn: A Statistician’s Guide to Building a Standout Profile
Mentoring Award Nominations Due March 1
Is there someone in your career history who has been a significant and ongoing mentor to you? Has someone encouraged and challenged you, offered just the right questions to help you make important career decisions? If so, consider nominating them for the ASA’s annual Mentoring Award. Established in 2015, the award is bestowed upon an ASA member who has demonstrated … [Read more...] about Mentoring Award Nominations Due March 1
Capture Attention, Provide Rich Experience with Visual Storytelling
Write Your Script When you sit down to write your script, ask yourself the following questions: Structure your script in the who, what, where, when, and why format, focusing heavily on the why. Are you going for the hard sell? In that case, tell your viewer why they need what you have and present yourself or your product as the solution. If you prefer a softer sell, … [Read more...] about Capture Attention, Provide Rich Experience with Visual Storytelling