Episode 23
How To Break Into A Career In Data Analytics (Without Any Prior Experience) - w/ Sai
Sai is the Lead Data Analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Coming from an electrical engineering background, Sai managed to not only get into a top Data Analytics program at University of Connecticut, but also break into his current position without having any prior work experience whatsoever.I believe anybody who is currently in the job market can immediately appreciate what a gargantuan task that is - and Sai breaks down for us his exact strategy using which he was able to succeed.
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- You are breaking into a new lane and need proof before the story looks obvious.
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- Break Into A Career In Data Analytics (Without Any Prior Experience) - w/ Sai
- Coming from an electrical engineering background, Sai managed to not only get into a top Data Analytics program at University of Connecticut, but also break into his current position without having any prior work experience whatsoever.I believe anybody who is currently in the job market can immediately appreciate what a gargantuan task that is - and Sai breaks down for us his exact strategy using which he was able to succeed.
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what is the interview process like for most data science flash data umbrella roles for 2 months I had applied for 700 or 800 applications one or two calls and then they were like you are an immigrant
then they were like you are an immigrant we can't sponsor you I did my masters in Yukon in business analytics and project management with a major in data science it was around 200 AUST 2023 and then
it was around 200 AUST 2023 and then right now it's at 50,000 it was very intimidating coming from an electrical background as a fresher as an immigrant to a different country all anybody
to a different country all anybody planning to come to the US for their masters is that uh generally say recommendation to have at least a year or two of work and do you have a recommendation on which coding platform
recommendation on which coding platform or tool to use to get better at CER Python and all the other Technologies you mentioned gather as many contacts as you can when you're not desperate and
Show notes
Sai is the Lead Data Analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Coming from an electrical engineering background, Sai managed to not only get into a top Data Analytics program at University of Connecticut, but also break into his current position without having any prior work experience whatsoever.I believe anybody who is currently in the job market can immediately appreciate what a gargantuan task that is - and Sai breaks down for us his exact strategy using which he was able to succeed. He also shares how he networked effectively, and grew his LinkedIn following to over 57,000 followers in just over a year.
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