Are you a quantitative/data-focused advanced degree student or scholar? Interested in chatting with professionals within the data science field? Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed environment. Breakout networking will include small group, virtual discussions with alumni and/or recruiters in a Zoom meeting room. Ask alumni about their career journey, from academia into industry, their current role, advice on entering the job market and ways to be a competitive candidate. Some alumni will be accompanied by a recruiter from their organization who can answer questions about hiring and navigating the HR process. Represented organizations may be hiring for immediate openings and others will be looking to connect with future candidates. Recommended dress code for this virtual event is business casual.
Details: Event will begin in main Zoom meeting room, then participants are invited to join breakout Zoom rooms, coming and going as they wish between sessions, mimicking an in-person networking event. Register on Handshake.
Essentials: To ensure a valuable experience for alumni/recruiters, as a participant, you are required to join at least 2 breakout networking sessions.