Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist — What’s the Difference?
In the fast-growing field of data, the “big three” job roles are data engineer, data analyst, and data scientist. Figure out which is the best fit for you.
Becoming a Data Journalist: 3 Big Mistakes I’ve Made
Becoming a data journalist and learning to code isn’t as difficult as you might think, but you have to approach it in the right way to avoid common mistakes.
Jump-Start Your Data Science Career with Personalized Career Coaching from Dataquest
Get personalized help with your data science or data analytics job search from an experienced career coach who can help with applications, interviews, and negotiation.
How to Be a Great Data Scientist
So you got a job in data science. Now, how do you prove your value as a great data scientist by making a big impact at your new company?
Want a Job in Data? Learn SQL.
Learning SQL might not be as “sexy” as learning Python or R, but it’s a fundamental skill for almost every data scientist and data analyst job. Here’s why.
Presentation Tips to Improve Your Data Science Communication Skills
Improve your data science communication skills and make your presentations more convincing by following these simple steps.
Common Workplace Problems for Data Scientists, and How to Address Them
Take a look at some of the most common complaints data scientists have with their jobs, and how you can address and resolve them.
Increasing Skills and Salaries: How Students Review Dataquest
We asked nearly 800 of our students to review their time studying with Dataquest, and what it had done for their career. These are the results.
The Gender Gap in Data Science (and What You Can Do About It)
The gender gap in data science is real. What can you do to help promote equality in our fast-growing field? Here are some ideas.
Data Science Certificates: Do You Really Need One?
What certificate should I get for data science? We interviewed data science recruiters about job applications and none of them cared about certificates.
The Data Science Career Guide
This in-depth guide is designed to take you through the entire data science job application process, to help you get the data science job of your dreams.
Starting Your Career in Data Science: What Are Your Options?
The first step in your data science job search: identifying what your options are, and what positions are the best fit for your skill set.
How and Where to Find Great Data Science Jobs
In this section of our data science career guide, we’ll dive into both how and where to look for data science jobs (hint: don’t start with LinkedIn or Indeed).
How to Write a Great Data Science Resume
How can you get a data science job? It all starts with a great resume: one that frames your data analysis and data science projects in the right way.
How to Create a Project Portfolio for Data Science Job Applications
How to create a portfolio of data science projects that will actually help you get a job as a data analyst or data scientist.
How to Fill in Job Application Forms and When to Apply
How to fill in job application froms, and other things you need to consider when applying for data science jobs, like social media, cover lives, etc.
Preparing for the Data Science Job Interview
Learn how to prepare for data scientist and data analyst job interviews with this in-depth guide (including sample questions) to data science job interviews.
Assessing Data Science Job Offers and Negotiations
At the end of a data science or data analytics job hunt, how do you assess which offer to take? And how can you negotiate to get yourself the best possible deal?
Five Real-World Tasks You’ll Need to be Hired as a Data Analyst
What are 5 real-world tasks that cover most of the skills someone needs to be hired as a data analyst?
Being a Good Listener Can Help You Get a Data Science Job
The secret to nailing a data science job interview might be listening – and there’s some surprising psychology that backs that up.