To get your first job in data, you need technical skills like Excel, Python, SQL, and statistics, strong business acumen, and professional skills like collaboration and communication and storytelling. There's a lot to learn!
In this session, you'll learn what hiring managers look for in candidates for data analyst and data scientist roles, and get tips on how to prepare yourself for the hiring process and your first weeks on the job.
Presenter Bio
James CottonFounder at iO-Sphere
James founded iO-Sphere to help make data careers more accessible. He runs training programs to give people the technical and professional skills, business acumen, and hands-on experience needed to become data practitioners. He previously ran data teams at WorldRemit, Expedia Group, and Hastings Direct.
