Overview
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Discover how to create a compelling data science resume and stand out as a candidate in this informative video. Learn key strategies for crafting an effective resume, including highlighting technical skills, writing strong bullet points, and emphasizing quantifiable impact. Explore additional ways to differentiate yourself beyond the resume, such as building a portfolio website, pursuing education, developing independent projects, creating content, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, and gaining freelance experience. Gain valuable insights into the resume that secured a high-paying data science role and receive practical advice for enhancing your job application materials.
Syllabus
Intro -
What's the goal of a resume? -
The resume -
Good 1: No objectives section -
Good 2: Technical skills section -
Good 3: Strong bullet points -
Good 4: Bolded key skills -
Improvement 1: Add quantifiable impact -
Improvement 2: Compress to 1 page -
Ask for feedback -
Stand-out 1: Ph.D.-
Stand-out 2: Portfolio website -
Beyond the resume -
5 ways to stand out -
1 Education -
2 Independent Projects -
3 Make Content -
4 LinkedIn -
5 Freelance -
Taught by
Shaw Talebi