This course will teach you how to craft a stand-out resume, develop a professional brand that attracts recruiters, and apply the most effective job search and networking strategies that will land you the maximum number of interviews and job offers.

 Module 1.1 - General Resume Overview

 You will learn how to:

• Describe the 15 critical attributes of an effective resume
• Apply the optimal layout and formatting for an effective resume 
• Employ the optimal layout based on your work experience level  

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

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Module 1.2 - Resume Section Details 

You will learn how to:

• Understand and describe the essential sections of an effective resume and complete them with relevant and concise content
• Explain and apply the X, Y, Z formula for writing bullets, which enables you to hook the reader, make an impact, and stand out from the pile of other resumes
• Explain and employ the project section to bridge any gaps in your professional experience  

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

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Module 1.3 - Why Format and Layout Matter

You will learn how to:

• Understand how recruiters and hiring managers review resumes 
• Understand why you only have 8 seconds or less to grab the reader's attention
• Understand what is important to recruiters and hiring managers and what they are looking for

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

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Module 1.4 - Aligning Resume to Job Description 

You will learn how to:

• Review a job description in a way that helps you more deeply understand the role and extract critical keywords related to the role that you need to include in your resume
• Review a job description and EFFECTIVELY align your resume to it 
• Leverage and exploit Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) so your resume is more searchable and stands out amongst the horde of other applicants

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

 Module 1.1 - Developing a Consistent Professional Brand & Online Presence

You will learn how to:

• Define your brand voice
• Define your visual brand  
• Amplify your voice and brand with consistent messaging  

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

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Module 2.2 - Craft a Strong LinkedIn Profile 

You will learn how to:

• Craft a compelling headline, engaging summary, and showcase your experience in a way that attracts recruiters
• Highlight your skills and endorsements that give you maximum credibility
• Leverage your projects, certificates, and publications to convince recruiters you are worth reaching out to  

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• 1 Video Lesson

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Module 2.3 - Optimizing Your GitHub Portfolio

You will learn how to:

• Create a compelling README file 
• Organize and optimize your landing page
• Showcase your key projects for maximum impact

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

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Module 2.4 - Building a Professional Website Portfolio 

You will learn how to:

• Create a professional website that enhances your chances of landing more interviews and getting hired
• Showcase your projects, experience, and leadership to attract more recruiters and hiring managers  
• Use your website to stand out to recruiters

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

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Module 2.5 - Engaging on Social Media: LinkedIn and Medium 

You will learn how to:

• Leverage LinkedIn & Medium to project yourself as a thought leader
• Write thoughtful and engaging LinkedIn posts & Medium articles  
• Cross-promote between both platforms and build your network while attracting recruiters

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

Module 3.1 - Mastering the Data Science Job Search

You will learn how to:

• Identify your target industries, companies, and team types to optimize your chances of landing interviews and job offers
• Leverage LinkedIn to network and gain contacts within your target companies
• Leverage LinkedIn to maximize the number of effective referrals you get for your dream job

Media:

• 1 Video Lesson

Lessons:

1. Highlighting Your Skills

2. Showcasing Your Experience

3. Optimizing for Applicant Tracking Systems

4. Using Action Verbs

5. Proofreading and Editing

Lessons:

1. Creating a Portfolio

2. Preparing for Interviews

3. Leveraging LinkedIn

Lessons & Resources:

1. Lesson: Crafting a Unique Resume

2. Lesson: Using Resume Templates

3. Document: Data Science Resume Guide & Checklist (pdf)

4. Document: Resume template for experienced data professionals (pdf with link to docx file)

5. Document: Resume for inexperienced data professionals (pdf with link to docx file)

You will have access to the course for one year after purchase.

No prior knowledge is required. The course is designed for new and experienced data professionals.

• This course is designed specifically for data scientists
• This course is designed to save you time by prioritizing quality over quantity
• This course cuts through all the bad, inadequate, and ineffective free and paid advice found online
• This course provides advice that is essential, highly actionable, and proven effective
• The lessons come from a decade of experience reading thousands of resumes and interviewing and hiring data scientists, data engineers, machine learning engineers, and other roles  

We do not offer refunds for our courses. You hereby agree and acknowledge that all sales are final and that your purchase is non-refundable under any circumstances.