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Land Your Dream Job with a Data Science Portfolio

We discuss the importance of a data science portfolio and how to build it.
Apr 2022

Watch our live code-along with Jen Bricker and Richie Cotton, who will be showcasing how a data science portfolio can help you land your dream job.

First, Jen will explain the importance of a data science portfolio and how you can find a dataset to build your portfolio around.

Next, Richie will use an example dataset to show how to build the actual portfolio. You can follow along, all with zero setup required through our ready to use Workspace templates.

Key takeaways:

  • How a portfolio can help you during your job hunt

  • How to find an effective data set

  • Analyzing a dataset

  • Using DataLab (fka DataCamp Workspace) to create a portfolio

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