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Following a Graduate Student’s Path: Getting to Know Robert Tumasian III
A fourth-year PhD candidate in biostatistics at Columbia University, Robert Tumasian III has a full plate. Be inspired by this candid Q&A with him and gain some insight into the life of a grad student.
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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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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.
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Key Strategies for a Successful Analytics Job Search
If you’re getting started in the popular fields of analytics or data science, recruiter and quantitative marketing specialist Katie Ferguson has a list of job searching strategies to help.
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Internships Make Such a Difference: The Experiences of Four Students
Ruobin Gong, Tyler G. Kinzy, James P. Normington, and Steven Willke recount their internship experiences—what they did, what they learned, and why it matters.
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Students Talk Fellowships
Five fellows from the Data Science for Social Good program offer advice and respond to questions about their experiences, views on data science, and future plans.
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How to Write an Effective Cover Letter and Résumé
Find out how to create an effective résumé and score an interview.
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QUESTIONS FOR RECRUITERS: My First Job Interview, How Do I Prepare?
If you have a degree in statistics your chances are good of finding a job, even in this economy. But, how do you prepare for the interview? We found three recruiters and asked them to tell us.
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Preparing for a Career as a Sports Statistician: Two Interviews with People in the Field
Professor of statistics, Jim Albert, interviews Ben Alamar and Keith Woolner, two statisticians actively working with professional sports teams.
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Critical Interview Strategies and Skills—Career Webinar
During this interactive webinar, you will learn to manage the stages of the interview, engage the interviewer to distinguish yourself, learn the keys to an influential conversation, and understand what you must do at the end of every interview.