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? […]
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. […]
Are You Ready to Become A Chief Data Scientist?
Is your next career step to become a Chief Data Scientist? You know who you are. A high-calibre machine learning magician, a well-versed wrangler of data… but you want a bit more from your role. That may be career progression, more money or the chance to work on new, more exciting projects, but where do […]
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 […]
May I Celebrate Something With You?
Have you ever been to work on your child’s birthday, unsure how much of your immense pride you can afford to disclose to semi-interested colleagues? Have you ever done a huge deal at work, only to refrain from talking about it to your friends at the pub that evening? As a Brit, I am sure […]
Where Should I Work in Big Data?
As a recruiter, I get asked this question a lot, and it is a question that is on the lips of people across many industries at the moment. Should I work in a Big Data start-up or a more established Big Data vendor? I usually end up answering their question with a string of questions […]