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JSM Overwhelm? Here’s Advice from Seasoned Attendees
Attending the Joint Statistical Meetings for the first time can feel overwhelming—it’s a big event with thousands of attendees! To help ease nerves, we asked a few seasoned attendees to share their first-time experiences.
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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.