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How to Land a Data Science Job in Seattle
5/17/2019
Curious about landing data science interviews (and ultimately, a job) in Seattle? Today, we’re diving into the Seattle data science job market, the types of companies that are hiring, and advice about standing out in a crowded pool of applicants. Our panel will share advice from two different perspectives: Nathan Thompson is a graduate of data science bootcamp Metis and has landed three jobs since 2016, while Marybeth Redmond is a career coach who helps nurture the careers of new data scientists in Seattle. They share their wisdom about the best ways to get your foot in the door at Seattle companies (and their advice is applicable to students in any city)!
Continue Reading →February 2019 Coding Bootcamp Podcast
3/1/2019
In February we heard some interesting debates about the ethics of data science, how bootcamps are partnering with universities, and companies like Infosys and Google, and how the number of tech education options in Africa is growing! Plus, Thinkful attempted to predict the Oscars, the Ohio Lt. Governor stopped by Tech Elevator, and women in bootcamps were recognized. We also looked at various ways to pay for bootcamp, and tips for breaking into tech. Listen to the podcast or read the roundup below.
Continue Reading →2 Years Later: Where are These Metis Grads?
2/22/2019
At Course Report, we talk to tons of data science bootcamp graduates – most bootcampers are going to a data science bootcamp with the goal of getting their first job as a data scientist when they graduate. And that's most likely going to be a junior level job – a Data Analyst or a Junior Data Scientist or Apprentice. That first job is definitely one milestone in a very successful data science career, but how do you become a Senior Data Scientist?
Continue Reading →New Year, New Career? Learning to Code in 2020!
12/30/2019
Is your 2020 New Year’s resolution to break into tech? You already know that a coding bootcamp can help you get there – 82% of bootcamp grads get jobs in tech and the average alum sees a 51% salary lift. The first step is to apply, so we’ve compiled a list of 18 full-time, part-time, in-person and online coding bootcamps all offering upcoming bootcamps in early 2020.
Continue Reading →Getting Started in SQL: A Primer with Metis
10/30/2018
As you’re researching technology bootcamps, we’re willing to bet you’ll come across SQL. We see SQL in the curricula of so many different types of bootcamps, from Web Development to Data Science. With a wide variety of uses, and not many alternatives, SQL is a technology that you’ll arguably need to use no matter what job you get in tech. Jonathan Balaban, a senior instructor from Metis, joined us to answer all your SQL questions: what is SQL used for, which companies use SQL, and how you can learn SQL as a beginner!
Continue Reading →Why Carolina Took a Python + Math Course Before Metis
8/6/2018
After working as an engineer in the water industry for 14 years, Carolina Gonzalez realized her learning had plateaued and she was ready to pivot her career. She saw the potential of getting into the data science industry in Seattle, but her Python skills weren’t strong enough to get accepted into Metis, a local data science bootcamp. So Carolina chose to take the Metis part-time, live online, Beginner Python and Math for Data Science Course, to get ready for the rigorous Metis bootcamp application. Find out if Carolina got into Metis and what her plans are for the future!
Continue Reading →Meet Our Review Sweepstakes Winner: Susan of Metis
7/23/2018
Over 1500 technology bootcamp graduates entered our sweepstakes competition to win a $500 Amazon Giftcard just by leaving a review for their school on Course Report. This time, our lucky winner was Susan from data science bootcamp Metis in Seattle! We caught up with her to find out a bit about her data science bootcamp experience, why she decided to attend Metis, and how she’s now working on a team of all women!
Continue Reading →Alumni Spotlight: Tiffany Li of Metis Chicago
5/9/2018
When Tiffany Li heard about the power of machine learning to automate tedious processes, she turned to Metis’ data science bootcamp in Chicago to transition careers from consulting to data science. Today, Tiffany is a Data Scientist at Grubhub in Chicago, solving a variety of business problems alongside other Metis alumni. Tiffany tells us about the Metis application process, the difference between learning at Metis versus college, and the demand for data scientists in Chicago (spoiler alert: Metis grads are working at Amazon, Facebook, Airbnb, BuzzFeed, and Spotify)!
Continue Reading →What to Expect in a Data Science Job Interview
4/16/2020
What should you expect in a data science job interview and how can you prepare for one? We asked a Senior Career Advisor at Metis Data Science Bootcamp, Andrew Savage, to give us some insight into what candidates will experience when they apply to data science jobs. Find out examples of interview questions you might get asked (and what you should do if you don’t know the answer), the soft skills interviewers are looking for, and see Andrew’s favorite online resources to help you ace the data science job interview. Watch the video or read the blog post!
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Alumni Spotlight: Jamie Fradkin of Metis
11/21/2017
Jamie Fradkin has worked at BuzzFeed as a data scientist for over a year and a half after attending Metis data science bootcamp in New York City. As a former biomedical engineer, she wanted to switch careers so that she could make use of her math and statistics skills in a booming new industry. Learn about the Metis application and learning process, Jamie’s experience getting hired and changing roles at BuzzFeed, and her tips on building confidence in your own skills.
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