Are you searching for a data science role?
Feeling lost in a sea of technical requirements and online courses?
Struggling to stand out in front of recruiters and interviewers?
The path to landing a data science job can be challenging, whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career. It's not just about acquiring skills – it's about knowing which skills to focus on and how to showcase them effectively.
That's where our Job Search Coaching comes in.
We are industry veterans who have been on both sides of the interview process many, many times. We are passionate about data science, and we wish we had a coach to guide us when we were first navigating the data science job market.
Why Job Search Coaching
How are you preparing for job search? Many of us spend countless hours taking courses, learning new algorithms, and honing our technical skills. And that's great! Learning is the foundation of data science. But here's the thing: all that knowledge doesn't automatically translate into job offers.
When you applied for colleges, you might've had a counselor who helped you through the application process.
When working towards fitness goals, you might turn to personal trainers for guidance, motivation, and personalized workout plans.
Similarly, if you want to succeed in your data science job search, you need two key elements:
- Insider Insights: Understanding how the hiring process works, what companies are really looking for, and how to navigate the complexities of job applications and interviews.
- Targeted Practice: Refining your skills in presenting your projects, answering technical questions, and articulating your value to potential employers.
Job search coaching provides both. It's not just about getting advice — it's about having a knowledgeable guide who can offer you insider perspectives, and help you practice and refine your approach.
Coaches
Unicorn Data Science Job Search Coaches are practicing professionals in data science. We are all currently active in our industry roles. Our coaches have to meet the "Three 10's":
- Been through at least 10 data science interviews as a candidate – so we know what it's like to be in the hot seat!
- Conducted at least 10 interviews for data positions – so we know close-up what the hiring process is like and what hiring managers are looking for.
- Worked in data, machine learning, and AI roles for at least 10 years – so we can speak from first-hand experience and give you effective guidance.
Our coaches come from leading companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, or Netflix. Some of us have PhD's. Some of us have start-up experiences. Some of us have founded companies. From academia to industry, from startups to tech giants, we'll connect you with a coach whose experience resonates with your target companies.
Offerings
We provide a range of tailored services to support you at every stage of your data science job search journey.
- Resume & Portfolio Projects Review
- Get expert feedback on your application materials to ensure they effectively showcase your skills and experience.
- Mock Recruiter Screen
- Practice your initial pitch and prepare for common screening questions.
- Mock Technical Interview
- Sharpen your technical skills and problem-solving abilities under realistic interview conditions.
- Technical interview can be coding, data analysis case study, machine learning / AI / data engineering systems design, depending on your target role.
- Mock Behavioral Interview
- Practice your ability to communicate your experiences and think on your feet.
- Behavioral questions can cover teamwork, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and adaptability, tailored to data science scenarios.
- Portfolio Project Session
- Don't underestimate the power of strong portfolio projects!
- Portfolio projects can help you stand out, and overcome lack of industry experience or non-traditional educational backgrounds.
- Get guidance on ideating, designing, executing, and presenting impactful data science projects that will make you a compelling candidate.
- Full Unicorn Job Search Package
- Job search can be a journey that takes continuous practice and refinement – the Full Unicorn Job Search Package provides coaching to guide you every step of the way.
- Includes multiple sessions of each interview types.
- Includes multiple Portfolio Project Sessions to grow your portfolio projects and candidate profile.
- All sessions can be scheduled at your preferred cadence, within a 6-month span.
- Weekly project check-ins to keep you on the right track.
- Lite Unicorn Job Search Package
- Do you have upcoming interviews and need a thorough practice? The Lite Unicorn Job Search Package takes you through a simulated interview process and give you feedbacks.
- Includes one session for each interview types: Mock Recruiter screen → Technical Interview → Behavioral Interview.
- Also includes a Portfolio Project Feedback session.
- All sessions can be scheduled at your preferred cadence, within a one-month span.
Get Started
Interested in any of the job search coaching offerings? Get started with a free initial job search chat!