by Ida B Johnsson
<p>Career tips for PhD scientists.<br><br>I'm a PhD economist working in tech. Tune in for conversations about networking and career growth.</p>
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September 28, 2024
Chris Chin, founder and CEO of The Hidden Speaker, helps tech professionals become confident communicators. He noticed many tech professionals hit career ceilings because of poor communication skills. For example, one person wasn't promoted for 15 years due to communication skills. Another person, a skilled data engineer, was moved away from the team because his presentations were unclear. Chris believes that communication skills are essential for success in leadership positions. He also disc...
July 30, 2024
<p>In this episode, Roman Holowinsky, Managing Director of The Erdős Institute, shares insights and practical advice for PhD students and graduates seeking careers beyond academia. He discusses the challenges PhD candidates face when navigating the job market and emphasizes the importance of understanding and communicating their transferable skills. Roman highlights the value of career exploration, portfolio projects, internships, and networking to bridge the gap between academia and industry. He also underscores the advantages of interdisciplinary collaboration and working in diverse teams. He stresses the significance of effective communication, including crafting compelling elevator pitches, structuring concise and impactful answers, and adapting to different audience levels.<br/><br/>Takeaways:<br/><br/>- PhD students should actively explore career opportunities and attend industry seminars to understand the job market landscape.<br/>- Building a portfolio with relevant projects and internship experiences is crucial for demonstrating employability outside academia.<br/>- Effective communication skills, such as crafting elevator pitches and structuring concise answers, are essential for successful interviews.<br/>- Networking, leveraging alumni connections, and seeking informational interviews can open doors to employment opportunities.<br/>- Consider personal priorities, such as work-life balance and location preferences, when evaluating job offers.<br/>- Utilize the human capital of alumni networks to facilitate smoother transitions from education to employment.<br/><br/><br/>Where to find Roman<br/><br/>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-holowinsky-16645480/<br/>Erdős Institute: https://www.erdosinstitute.org/<br/><br/><br/>Timestamps<br/><br/>00:00 Preview<br/>00:54 Helping PhDs get jobs they love<br/>03:53 Navigating the job market as a PhD scientist<br/>07:11 Freedom to pursue research in the private sector<br/>10:17 Biggest skills gaps PhD students have<br/>14:30 PhD graduates' competitive advantage<br/>22:49 Does your thesis need to be applicable?<br/>24:58 Types of resumes<br/>27:29 Communicating your skills<br/>31:01 Where do Roman's students find jobs<br/>32:13 Find a job that's a good fit for you<br/>36:04 Working in multidisciplinary teams<br/>38:08 Tips for current PhD students<br/>40:02 Network! How to<br/>49:29 The value of an alumni network<br/>50:14 Where to find Roman</p><p>Reach out to me at <a href='https://idajohnsson.com/contact'>www.idajohnsson.com</a></p>
July 23, 2024
<p>Youssef Hosni, a senior data scientist, shares insights on how to build a data science portfolio and discusses his experience in starting and running a podcast. He emphasizes the importance of having a portfolio to showcase your skills and compensate for a lack of industrial experience. Youssef provides practical steps for finding project ideas, conducting data analysis, and documenting your work. He also offers advice on starting a podcast, including the challenges and feedback he has received. He emphasizes the importance of starting and taking action, even if the quality may not be perfect initially. Youssef also highlights the value of learning from guests and their diverse experiences. He encourages continuous improvement and iteration, acknowledging that the first version may not meet expectations - this is an expected part of the process.<br/><br/>Takeaways<br/>- Building a data science portfolio is crucial for showcasing your skills and compensating for a lack of industrial experience.<br/>- To find project ideas, identify domains of interest, research case studies, and explore companies active in those areas.<br/>- When starting a project, focus on complex data sets to demefonstrate your data cleaning, feature engineering, and modeling skills.<br/>- Proper documentation, including an introduction, data description, modeling approach, and code documentation, is essential for a portfolio project. This part can really make you stand out in the job market.<br/>- Embrace continuous improvement and iteration.<br/><br/>Where to find Youssef<br/>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youssef-hosni-b2960b135/<br/>Substack: https://youssefh.substack.com/<br/>Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com/youssef19<br/>GitHub: https://github.com/youssefHosni<br/>X: https://x.com/Youssef70125494?mx=2<br/><br/>Where to find Ida<br/><br/>Website: https://idajohnsson.com/<br/>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ida-johnsson/<br/>X: https://twitter.com/IdaBJohnsson<br/><br/>Timestamps<br/><br/>00:00 Preview<br/>01:01 Intro<br/>03:05 The importance of a data science portfolio<br/>05:02 The value of sharing written content<br/>09:35 Creating a Data Science Portfolio 101<br/>16:15 Combining your interests with a specific problem<br/>18:45 Don't get stuck in the research phase<br/>21:43 Stand out in the crowd<br/>29:53 Model deployment<br/>30:41 Good documentation<br/>34:55 Youssef's podcast<br/>37:38 Start doing instead of perfecting an idea</p><p>Reach out to me at <a href='https://idajohnsson.com/contact'>www.idajohnsson.com</a></p>
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