What is it Really Like to Be Women Working in Recruitment?
This International Women’s Day, we sat down with three of Big Cloud’s female recruiters, Jess, Alyesha, and Leilah to delve into their thoughts on what it’s like to be a woman working in data science recruitment and technology. Here’s what they have to say! How long have you worked in data science recruitment for? […]
You can’t innovate data science recruitment; change my mind
There’s a long-standing joke in the data science recruitment world that hiring managers share at our expense. In this instance, we deserve it. It goes something like this… Manager 1 – A recruiter called earlier to say they can recruit differently to the rest. Manager 2 – That’s funny, she called me too. Back to […]
Hire Smarter With Big Cloud Connect
Introducing (drum roll please) … Big Cloud Connect! Our brand-new video interview service that will help you with your most annoying hiring problems! First things first, finding the right person for the job can be hard in such a competitive, candidate-driven market as Data Science. We understand that companies need people in the door, at […]
How To Hire The Right Data Scientist For Your Business
Hire The Right Data Scientist For Your Business Data Scientists are hot – it’s no secret just how in demand they are. Indeed recently reported that job posts for Data Scientists increased by 75% between 2015 and 2018. The 2017 LinkedIn US Emerging Jobs Report also noted that they have over 1,800 open Machine Learning […]
Ambiguity in CVs – Is It Helping?
Everyone at Big Cloud took a psychometric test recently. For the first time, I agreed with the feedback. In summary, I like to work in a team environment, that is less rule-bound. I am able to feel free to suggest innovations and think quickly and strategically. No surprises, Big Cloud and recruitment suit me well. […]
5 Interview Questions… And Answers
It can be difficult to know what to expect when going for an interview. Data Science interviews will require candidates to answer technical questions, and often take on technical exercises depending on the company and role you’re going for. But often overlooked is the talk about soft skills, such as communication skills business savvy, creativity […]
Are you really ready to relocate for work?
Thinking of relocating for your dream job? Working in a global data science recruitment market, we speak with candidates looking to relocate a lot. It’s important that we always try to help them make the right choice for them. It’s a big move and takes a lot of commitment, so it’s necessary to really think […]
Data Scientists – Prepare For Your Next Interview
How to prepare for a successful Data Science interview You’ve perfected your CV, got great experience under your belt, maybe a PhD and can wrangle data amongst the finest – but how will you prepare for your next interview? Just the thought of the face-to-face interview stage is enough to strike fear into the bravest […]
5 Inspiring Ted Talks to Motivate Your Job Search
Finding your next role, pursuing your passion and discovering how you can make a difference can be extremely hard and you’ll often find yourself getting demotivated. If you, like many others find yourself with the Sunday blues, you may want to check out these inspiring Ted Talks to step up your job search and land […]
Data Scientists – How To Perfect Your CV!
Perfect your Data Science CV with this helpful guide The demand for data scientists is rapidly increasing as companies come up to speed with the fourth industrial revolution. The industry is expanding at an exponential rate meaning the term data scientist is becoming ever more ambiguous. This means it is time to move away from […]