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Returning as a Data Scientist After a Career Gap
In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how to re-enter the workforce as a data scientist after a career gap. They discuss a 2024 LinkedIn survey showing 62% of hiring managers are open to candidates with gaps, the importance of building a portfolio with Kaggle competitions and personal projects, and the right certifications to update your skills. Lucas shares a real-world example of a parent who took a five-year gap and returned to a senior data scientist role by completing a bootcamp and contributing to open-source. Luna asks about interview strategies…
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