Best Way to Prepare for Data Science and Machine Learning Interviews | by Marina Wyss – Gratitude Continues
Don't stumble again
October 10, 2024
We all know that the job market in tech is tough right now. In this post, I break down a complete guide on how to prepare for Data Science and ML interviews so you have the best chance of success when interviewing in a competitive field.
The main thing I do differently with interview prep is, in fact, over-prepare. I set a ton of work in advance to anticipate what might be covered, and dig deeper into studying those topics to it looks like I have come up with clever, well-thought-out solutions over time.
After submitting an application, the first step is usually a short phone call with the recruiter. This call is usually straightforward, but you can – and should – be prepared to isolate yourself.
Here's what you need to do:
First, write and practice your pitch. This should be short – three to five sentences. There is a format for this that I really like: One sentence is where you are, another is where you are from, and another is where you want to go.
This should be very high quality, and it's just to give the recruiter a general idea of the type of work you do, and throw in a few keywords to show you're important…
