What are data scientist's experiences in different industries?
I have worked as a data scientist in a semiconductor manufacturing industry, and as a data scientist in the financial service industry. I can compare and contrast these two industries, but keep in mind that I really only have a …
Is an MBA valuable if you're a working data scientist with a PhD? Currently at a small sub-division of a large company. I want to climb the ladder, but I’m worried about being pigeonholed as a specialist.
I have a PhD but not a MBA. I do …
Following up to the Quora article I wrote the other day, I made a data visualization tool to help people choose where to work in US.
The tool is based with bureau of labor statistics (BLS) salary survey and C2ER cost-of-living index data, both from 2014 …
more ...What percentage of software engineers make at least $200,000?
Edit 2016-03-31: The bureau of labor statistics published the 2015 annual data on 3/30. The original answer included only 2014 data, but the updated answer include both 2014 and 2015.
I originally was interested in this question …
As a data scientist, what tips would you have for a younger version of yourself?
The advise I have for my younger self is not specifically related to data science, but more related to career development in general.
Be prepared to re-learn new knowledge and re-invent yourself during …
Did anyone change careers after a PhD? I'm a final year MechE PhD student. I have lost interest in my research & none of the job responsibilities in my field excite me. My research required a lot of coding. I now want to work as a software engineer.
Switching …
With respect to civil engineering, is it difficult to get into the industry after getting a PhD, due to the perception of being overqualified for most jobs?
It is actually two different scenarios you are talking about: many PhD degree holder are over-qualified for entry-level positions (jobs that …
After I email-requested a higher salary in response to a job offer, the employer wants to discuss by phone. How should I handle the conversation?
One of the many good salary negotiation resources that I have used is the book called "Negotiating Your Salary: How To Make $1000 …
Career Advice: Should I stay in nanomaterials, or move into data science?
I made a similar career transition a year ago, from optoelectronic semiconductors to data science at a bank.
There were several reasons behind my rationale for the transition, which could be selling points for transitioning to …
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