2023 Fall
DATA 198 009 - GRP 009
Directed Group Studies for Advanced Undergraduates
Career Search Strategies
Amanda M Dillon
Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023
Th
12:30 pm - 01:59 pm
Social Sciences Building 110
Class #:24989
Units: 1
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Data Science Undergraduate Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
4
Enrolled: 36
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 40
Waitlist Max: 0
Open Reserved Seats:
40 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission
Hours & Workload
1 to 4 hours of directed group study per week, and 2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Other classes by Amanda M Dillon
Course Catalog Description
Written proposal must be approved by a faculty sponsor, who will serve as Instructor of Record. Seminars for the group study of selected topics, which will vary from semester to semester. Topics may be initiated by students.
Class Description
This course is offered to assist data science students in their career preparation efforts. The course will address common anxieties experienced during preparation for data science-related internship or job recruitment. It is designed to encourage and to help you prepare for a career search - from resumes to negotiating your salary. It will highlight relevant resources on campus and industry, and will help you in building your community. Campus resources will be discussed to help you navigate your career journey and help you succeed.
Our main goals for you are to:
- Develop a solid resume and LinkedIn profile
- Build confidence around recruitment activities (career fairs, networking events, etc.)
- Learn about life as a data scientist from industry professionals
- Build your community at Berkeley
- Consistent access to career/academic advising and support
Class Notes
-Enrollment is by instructor permission only. Please add to the waitlist and you will be sent a survey to complete.
-Declared Data Science juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll. Enrollment priority is given to Data Scholars and DS transfer students.
-This course is .. show more
-Declared Data Science juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll. Enrollment priority is given to Data Scholars and DS transfer students.
-This course is .. show more
-Enrollment is by instructor permission only. Please add to the waitlist and you will be sent a survey to complete.
-Declared Data Science juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll. Enrollment priority is given to Data Scholars and DS transfer students.
-This course is part of the Data Science Career Accelerator Program (CAP) - https://data.berkeley.edu/careeraccelerator
-This course does not allow time conflicts. show less
-Declared Data Science juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll. Enrollment priority is given to Data Scholars and DS transfer students.
-This course is part of the Data Science Career Accelerator Program (CAP) - https://data.berkeley.edu/careeraccelerator
-This course does not allow time conflicts. show less
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
40 reserved for Students with Enrollment Permission
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
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