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Anyone in the DS space interested in being an adjunct at Columbia university. They asked me for referrals. Let me know if you are interested.
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ColumbiaUniversity1/743999811259777-adjunct-associate-faculty-applied-analytics-frameworks-methods-i-on-campus-fall-22-
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Promote yourself by switching jobs 1.5-2 years if you haven’t moved up in your current position.
For the stocks aspect, you have to weigh the opportunity cost of those stocks too. If your stocks are worth 40k over the next year, but your new opportunity gives you a 25k raise and 25k in stock over the next year (assuming the company growth is comparable) then objectively the new title & new pay is worth it. I’ve seen a few friends tied down by stock vesting not realizing that they were actually passing up opportunities to collectively be better off
Rising Star
Every step you take in your career should make you uncomfortable. You should only be confident in your ability to do 50% of the job description. If you can do more than that you are overqualified and likely won’t learn anything.
This is some of the best advice I've had for growth!
Don’t be afraid to jump jobs. It’s the best way to get a pay increase
- Wording is everything on your resume. Put experience before education. Leave the professional summary out. Certifications are everything. Make a portfolio, even if you aren’t a SWE.
- Stop calling yourself “Junior” [Job Title]. Don’t sell yourself short.
- JUMP JOBS. It’s okay. We all do it.
- [FOR STUDENTS & GRADS] you don’t need a CS/IT degree to be in Tech. I’ve seen more well rounded Techies who went thru Udacity or Coding camps w/ Sociology degrees then the UVA, UT, USC CS/IT grads I work with. Don’t go into debt if it’s not worth it for you, the internet is free.
- Google Certificates (IT, Project Management, Data Analytics) only around $79/mo
- Udacity
- Data Camp
- Pluralsight
- Udemy
- edX
- Coursera
- Free Code Camp
Thanks for sharing. This is really helpful!
Get comfortable being uncomfortable.
You’re your own best advocate. Own your career.
Apply to jobs even if you don’t meet every desired bullet point. Job listings are just a wish list. The worst they can say is no.
Be sure to treat everyone kind. Also don’t hesitate to be your authentic self. DO NOT code switch! You will thank yourself and be stress free
And distance myself from toxic or back-stabby people?
1) Their first offer is never the best offer. Always negotiate your salary. Know your worth.
2) Never let a job make you feel like you need them more than they need you. Remember you were looking for a job before you got that job.
No one cares for your career as much as you, and many don't care at all about your success. You need to own your career. If you need help accelerating your trajectory, ping me and I'm happy to see if I can help
Supplement your degrees with industry recognized certifications. It’s a great way to differentiate you from the competition
Don’t be afraid to reach out to people for their time with a personalized message. I got my 2 FT jobs like this, it’s like self-initiating an interview.
Treat everyone from the janitor to the Board members with the same level of respect. My dad was VP in a hospital. One day we had to stop at his hospital because he forgot something. I insisted on going inside with him. We said hello and shook hands with everyone we passed. The guy mopping the floor. The secretary. The nurse aides. The head nurses. The doctors. And his boss who happened to be the last person we ran into. I asked him why did he speak to so many people as if they were the boss. (I was 6). He said treat everyone with the same level of respect because they deserve it not because it will get your something or somewhere.
Treat each product as if it is the last one, in order to ensure smooth flow of ROI by obtaining patron customers.
Do work on the side and treat it like your main job.
Do it in your profession and make sure you look for growth opportunities and skills that you can't hone at the main.
Treat it like a hustle but not a side hustle.
Be rewarded by more than just using your skills- Make sure it fills your financial or passion bank or both.
Do it through a Legal Entity like a LLC
For Developers, Cash over Sweat Equity unless you Believe
What feels good at the moment, may not be beneficial to your end game. Navigate issues with finesse and political awareness. You don’t have to address things immediately, but do in time strategically.
Good is what you DO, not what you are. You’re not a good or bad person. You’re person who chooses to do good or bad things. Do good.
Rising Star
Always take time meet different individuals in different parts of the organization. Your network is everything as you get older.
Strive for progress not perfection