The ODSC Guide to Data Science Careers

ODSC - Open Data Science
2 min readOct 22, 2021

In this free-to-download guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start your data science career in 2021, including how to find a job in data science, core skills to stand out, resume tips, and so on.

Here’s a preview of what’s inside:

How to Prepare for a Career in Data Science

Just like any career, it’s not as easy as just applying and hoping for the best. Building a portfolio, having a strong resume, and knowing some industry trends will set you apart when you finally start applying.

Build a portfolio and share your work | More

Just as a writer needs to showcase their blogs, landing pages, and social media copy that they’ve written, an aspiring data scientist needs to have proof that they can do what needs to be done. Start a GitHub profile, showcase some data visualizations on a website, build on a name on Quora and Slack Interview, and consider entering Kaggle competitions.

Make sure your resume is up to par | More

The field of data science is all about being precise and there’s no room for filler — and that goes for resumes too. Make sure it focuses on your hard and technical skills, highlights relevant coursework (if you’re starting out), and focuses on results and not fluff pieces.

…and much more! Fill out the form here and start your data science career today.

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