How to Get A Job in Data Science/Machine Learning With NO Previous Experience

In today's video we're tackling the challenge of getting a data science/machine learning job with no previous experience. I'll go through all the options (Udemy/Coursera, Kaggle, open source, degrees, projects, etc.) and which are the most effective for getting that first job. ---------------------------------------- šŸ“¬ Sign up for my newsletter for access to a FREE 80+ page e-book on how to get your first data science job (learning resources, project ideas, LinkedIn checklist, and more): https://www.gratitudedriven.com/subsc... šŸš€ Want to level up your AI/ML career? Join the AI/ML Career Launchpad community! https://aiml-career-launchpad.circle.... šŸ’¬ Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more about my strategic advisory sessions: https://www.marinawyss.com/coaching 🩷 Join the channel membership community for priority comment replies and early access to videos! Ā Ā Ā /Ā @marinawyssaiĀ Ā  ---------------------------------------- ā° Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:50 The importance of a portfolio for beginner Data Scientists/Machine Learning Engineers 01:29 Least effective for portfolios: Coursera and Udemy 01:58 Kind of effective for portfolios: Course work 02:29 Slightly more effective for portfolios: Kaggle 02:48 Getting better: Contributing to open source and StackOverflow 03:28 Even better: Self-motivated projects that emulate real work 03:58 Best for portfolios: Real (probably unpaid) work for real clients 08:00 Marketing your experience in application materials and LinkedIn 09:34 How to get job interviews as a beginner Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer 10:52 How to prepare for interviews as a beginner Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer ---------------------------------------- šŸŽ„ Other videos you might like: How Over-Preparation Helped Me Succeed in Data Science & ML Interviews    • TheĀ BESTĀ WayĀ toĀ PrepareĀ forĀ DataĀ ScienceĀ a...Ā Ā  Why Your Job Rejections Aren't Just Bad Luck    • YourĀ JobĀ SearchĀ IsĀ FailingĀ BecauseĀ ofĀ Thes...Ā Ā  How I 5x'd My Income Working in AI/ML with a Non-Technical Background    • HowĀ IĀ 5x'dĀ MyĀ IncomeĀ WorkingĀ inĀ AI/MLĀ with...Ā Ā  ---------------------------------------- 🦫 About me I am an Applied Scientist (basically, a blend of Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer) at Twitch/Amazon. Outside of my full-time job I'm a technical mentor at a machine learning bootcamp, and a 1:1 career coach for people looking to break into the field, with a focus on those from non-traditional backgrounds. I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer, always busy with too many interests, and really, deeply happy with my life. I hope to be able to help others achieve these things, too. Instagram: Ā Ā /Ā gratitudedrivenĀ Ā  ---------------------------------------- āœ‰ļø Contact Leave me a comment here on YouTube! Business email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------- āš–ļø Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not reflect the official policy or position of Twitch/Amazon or any other company I have worked for. All advice and insights shared here are based on my personal experiences and should be considered as such. #datascience #machinelearning #careeradvice #techjobs #careertransition #marinawyss #gratitudedriven

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