All Hands on Data #69
If you are job hunting, this week's All Hands on Data is just for you! Check it out below.
The Microsoft Data Scientist Interview
When I was searching for a job, I remember encountering my first interview and code homework. I was so stressed that I couldn't solve one question in the code process. At that point, I started to find interview questions online and prepped which helped a lot to ease those anxieties. If you are in the same boat as me, here is a set of questions from Microsoft. I hope they can help ease your interview anxiety as they did mine. - Steven Johnson
How to pass data engineering SQL interviews in big tech
Solid advice on SQL interviews, and having gone through these types of interviews from both sides of the table I can attest to the fact of CTE's and window functions coming up. - Wes Poulsen
Are data science certifications the gateway to competitive pay?
Data science is a profession that many people want to be a part of. Gathering certifications can help you become an expert in your field and increase your pay. This article dives into several certifications that you can get in order to ensure your place at the head of the pack in the ever-growing data science professon. - Reed Cowan
How to Effectively Structure Data Science Projects
One challenge many face when starting bigger projects (data science or otherwise) is setting expectations. Clearly scoping and defining the goals of a project are important to its success...and making sure that everyone is on the same page about what "success" means! Radmila M. outlines how to use a Problem Statement Worksheet (PSW) for your next project with meaningful concise examples. - Katt Baum
Navigating the Data Landscape: A Guide to Developing a Data Platform Roadmap
A lot of considerations need to be, well, considered when designing a data management strategy. This article provides a great, succinct overview of the decisions that must be made in the context of a standard data pipeline. I'd say anyone working on building out their company's data strategy should give this a look. - John Forstmeier
After the Modern Data Stack: Welcome back, Data platforms
The next phase of the modern data stack is consolidation through data platforms - tools where every data process lives under one roof. Timo does a great job at dissecting why this is and how the past has just been lots of little improvements that will eventually lead us to the "next big thing" in data. - Blake Burch