All Analytics Academy: Data Science Recruiting Strategies

You might be tired of hearing that data scientist is the world's sexiest job, but you can't question the fact that data scientists and other analytics professionals are in demand. That means that you probably won’t find qualified candidates lined up at your door when you post job openings for your analytics team.

Organizations need to know how and where to recruit analytics professionals, whether the search is for highly experienced data scientists or young team members fresh from college.

Research has shown that simply tossing money at candidates isn't a long-term solution. Those candidates will look at your company's growth opportunities, work environment, management talent, range of benefits, and quality and personalities of their potential coworkers. Of course, the paycheck does count too.

Linda Burtch, founder of Burch Works Executive Recruiting, specializes in matching data scientists with new employers, and shares her advice for managers building analytics teams and those who may be testing the job market.

In this session you will learn:

•  More about the state of the talent pool, and what skills and experiences are available and where hiring demand is strongest
• What some analytics positions are commanding for salary and total compensation packages
• The types of lifestyle and work-life benefits strong candidates look for
• About innovative strategies that successful companies are using to hire and groom great talent

The All Analytics Academy: Building a Successful Analytics Team series continues throughout November.