This post was developed with input from Bill Franks, internationally recognized thought leader, speaker, and author focused on data science & analytics. In the early 2000’s there were only a handful of data science and analytics programs at universities across the country. In 2022, there are 1000+ data science degree programs in the U.S. and… Read more »
This post is contributed by Burtch Works’ marketing research and consumer insights recruiting team. As recruiters that specialize in research and insights roles, we often end up playing a somewhat advisory role when talking to researchers about their career development. One of the more common questions we hear is whether or not researchers should pursue… Read more »
This post is contributed by Burtch Works’ early career recruiting experts. If you’re completing your Master’s degree or PhD and looking to break into the analytics field, you’ve no doubt heard about how hot the market is for predictive analytics professionals right now. One need only glance over this article with an analysis from the… Read more »
Over the past few years there has been a seismic shift in the business world. Companies of every type – from technology and entertainment to government, non-profits, video gaming, and many more – have developed an obsession with being data-driven. Although “data-driven” may verge on corporate buzzword territory, the fact is, companies that leverage… Read more »
Update 2018: Years after publication, this post continues to generate a lot of interest! As such, we’ve updated it to more accurately reflect the skills that employers are looking for now, as well as current statistics on data scientists’ education. Over the four years, interest in data science has soared. Nate Silver is… Read more »
This post is contributed by Irmak Sirer, a partner and data scientist at Datascope, where he solves business problems with data by designing analyses and interfaces. Irmak has helped companies across industries solve problems with data, from small companies to members of the Fortune 50. Working with Metis, Irmak is an instructor for their Data… Read more »
In the thousands of conversations that Burtch Works’ team of specialized recruiters have had with analytics and marketing research professionals, we’ve answered many questions about the recruiting process, career paths, and the hiring market. For this blog post, I asked our recruiters about the most common questions they answer on a daily basis, and how… Read more »
Linda Burtch, Managing Director at Burtch Works | 30+ years’ experience in quantitative recruiting Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by John Phillips at CNBC about our data scientist salary study. His article, Why Your Kids Will Want to be Data Scientists, was published at the end of May, and in it he… Read more »
With the market for quantitative candidates continuing to gain momentum, Burtch Works spoke with Jennifer Priestley, Professor of Statistics and Data Science at Kennesaw State University – and friend of Burtch Works – about the job market for quantitative students, the beginnings of her MS in Applied Statistics program, and her thoughts on SAS vs…. Read more »
Over the past few months Burtch Works’ entry-level recruiting specialists have been visiting colleges and universities to meet with students who are preparing to enter data analytics jobs. After securing a degree in statistics, mathematics or other related fields, the next challenge for many students is their job search. This will be the first job… Read more »
