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So, as I've said, my son is currently working as a software developer but finding he really wants to be working more in data science. He asked me to

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Sep 2 '22, 09:56

look over his resume and maybe my english degree is coming out but what does ST think of this "header" as an intro

"Recent graduate currently working as a Software Developer but longing for algorithms and analytics.
Looking for opportunities to showcase my hard working intensity and passion for data in a challenging and meaningful environment."

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how much relevant education on the data science/math side does he actually have? -- nm - hollywood big shot Sep 2, 10:29 6
- CS degree with Data Science concentration -- nm - oblique Sep 2, 10:30 5
  - Has he looked into academic research? They're always hiring young pups because the pay is ass but it's a great place to get your feet wet. -- nm - Barons Barons Barons Sep 2, 10:43 4
    - he's looking all over. Any tips for finding those positions? Just regular job boards or something else? -- nm - oblique Sep 2, 10:47 3
      - A big univ will host their own jobs listings but many will cross-post with Indeed et al. As always, the best way is to know someone who works there. - Barons Barons Barons Sep 2, 10:57
      - our firm does economic consulting in litigation and health care so data science is pretty much our bread and butter - hollywood big shot Sep 2, 10:56 1
        
        Thanks! I'll forward that on to him -- nm - oblique Sep 2, 11:02
Longing seems a little strong there -- nm - prayformojo Sep 2, 10:00 13
- Pining for the functions -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 2, 10:34
- yeah, I waxed poetic :) -- nm - oblique Sep 2, 10:07 11
  - Don't. And I'm saying that as a writer. We both know it's a rational field, not an emotional one. -- nm - David Sep 2, 10:10 10
    - "Mountain kid with silicon valley dreams" -- nm - Max Sep 2, 10:46 1
      - "A New York 10 and an LA 11" -- nm - David Sep 2, 12:28
    - I would use "diligence" over "intensity" so you don't sound like a loon. -- nm - Barons Barons Barons Sep 2, 10:13
    - Thanks. He's a creative soul also (music, theater, etc.) so partly was considering that those who it struck a chord with would be more ideal for him -- (edited) - oblique Sep 2, 10:13 6
      - You're being a great father. I would gently suggest that you write it more from the perspective of someone you would want to hire. -- nm - David Sep 2, 10:17 4
        
        Thanks. My perspective on that may be skewed. My last hire was a CS graduate working in a candy store (he's working out great). I'm not sure I'm -- (edited) - oblique Sep 2, 10:19 3
        
        Okay, then try this. Write it as if it were you applying rather than your son. -- nm - David Sep 2, 10:35 2
        
        Hiring managers dig the smooth hobbit action! - oblique Sep 2, 10:37 1
        
        D'it! Another hobbit... is there a Lord of the Rings thing out again?" -- nm - hiring manager who received Kilbo's application Sep 2, 13:42
      - "longing," "intensity," and "passion" all within two short sentences seems a bit much. -- nm - Dano Sep 2, 10:15
I am absolutely not the right person to ask because my first thought was, do they still do headers/ intros? -- nm - sycor Sep 2, 09:58 4
- When I was hiring/interviewing I skipped over everything and went right to the experience (would look at education if they were younger). -- nm - Dano Sep 2, 10:14 3
  - Same, for the most part. -- nm - Dark Callisto Sep 2, 10:19
  - From what I gather these days, so much of the "first pass" is automated so you're trying to get past the keyword engines. Then maybe a real person - oblique Sep 2, 10:15 1
    - I would say that's pretty accurate. When I applied for my current position I had to tweak key words and stuff. -- nm - sycor Sep 2, 10:24

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