Things Students Need to Prepare for Interviews as Data Scientists

The development of technology is very fast from time to time, this resulted in the profession of Data Scientist becoming a profession that is rising prestige and become a desire in this modern era, especially the data industry. Reporting from the Harvard Business Review (HBR), Data Scientist became a job that is included in “the sexiest job of the 21st Century”. LinkedIn is the most frequently used web for job searches noting that Data Scientist ranks second for the most sought-after vacancies by companies.

Indonesia is still not many people who enter the world of data even though Indonesia is a very strategic country for prospective Data Scientists to pioneer their careers because Indonesia is a developing country that is making the transition from industry 3.0 to 4.0. Although companies have a lot of difficulty finding Data Scientists, they still do not recruit careless people. You still have to prepare your mental and also skills if you want to get a position as a Data Scientist.

Here are what should be prepared to conduct a company interview for the first time, including:

1. Find Out Position and Job Description Data Scientist

The profession of Data Scientist is currently a profession that is quite targeted by many companies. However, not many know how the workflow of this Data Scientist. Indeed, before the arrival of the Big Data era there were already almost similar professions such as Business Intelligence and Data Analyst.

The first thing you must prepare is to find out in detail the work and also the position you are applying for. That way you can focus the learning material. You can read the job description listed in each vacancy. Generally when interviewing the company will test your knowledge related to Data Scientist. Here are the questions and grids of answers that are often asked during the interview, including:

• What is the meaning of data science? Data science is a combination of tools, devices, algorithms, and machine learning that aims to find hidden patterns in a data.
• What software do you have in the field of data? There are some software that are most often used to perform data analysis. Software that is often used is Microsoft Excel, SAS, IBM, Matlab, and many more.

• What experiences have you ever had? You can explain the details of any experience you’ve done using the STAR technique. This technique consists of situation, task, action, and results. By using this technique you seem not to humble or raise your story.

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2. Prepare the Documents to Be Used.
Supporting documents are very important for interviewers so that they can make sure what you say has the right basis. But since the pandemic, many companies prefer to conduct online interviews so that they can be safer and more effective. Thanks to this, candidates do not need to spend money on transportation or the cost of photocopying documents, you just need to scan or photograph and save them in the form of files that can be sent to interviewers.

With all these conveniences, do not let you forget to prepare the necessary files. If you have prepared the file in advance, you can save time to search for the required file and can explain it for a long time. By preparing the files needed the interviewer can see your earnestness in preparing for the interview.

The files that are often needed in conducting interviews are such as photocopies of diplomas, transcripts of grades, portfolios, CVs, and documents of your experience in doing something similar to your position applying.

3. Job Interview Practice

Interviews can be a scary scourge for any prospective worker even more so if you’re a fresh graduate. With the first practice can help you answer questions well and can reduce your groggy feelings in interviews. With practice also you can see how mature you are in mastering the material in answering questions well.

Usually during the interview there are template questions that will always be asked by interviewers such as introducing themselves, advantages, why interested in this company, what you know about this company, and much more. You maximize your answers from template questions like this.

For interview practice you can also do it with those closest to you or even if you are not comfortable asking for help you can exercise in front of the mirror. That way you can ask for input on what answers are less clear or answers that are too long-winded to your friends or family. If you exercise in front of a mirror you can pay attention to your body language. Body language is also very important to note in the interview, you can be seen whether you prepare this interview well or vice versa.

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4. Hone Your Skills With DQLab

In addition to confident answers and also perfect body language during interviews, but skills are also a very important role for you to be accepted into the company.

DQLab is a Data Science learning center that offers online courses for those of you who want to start learning Data Science. DQLab itself has given birth to data practitioners who are proficient in their fields. With DQLab you will learn in a structured manner with case studies and data that match those in the field. DQLab also provides a forum for sharing with 95,000++ DQLab members, as well as with expert data experts.

By John Ricky & Annissa Widya Davita | DQLab

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