Culture. It’s a word that’s thrown around a lot in the corporate world, but what does it really mean? For some, it’s the values and beliefs that shape a company’s identity. For others, it’s the way things are done and the atmosphere in the office. But for many of us, the true meaning of culture… Read more »
Following a slowdown in 2020, hiring and job searches in the data science and analytics fields increased once again in 2021. Our analysis reveals that 33% of data scientists changed jobs in 2022, compared to only 17% in 2017. This year’s data science & AI professionals salary report is of great interest since its timing… Read more »
This blog is contributed by our data science & data engineering recruiting teams. The conversation around work as we know it is changing in 2021, and as more data scientists, analytics professionals, and data engineers evaluate their career options, we were interested to know: what convinces someone to stay in a particular role instead of… Read more »
This post is contributed by Burtch Works’ marketing research and consumer insights recruiting team. One of the most common topics we discuss with research professionals is what type of job they’re looking for next and how to determine if an opportunity will be a strong next step. We know that location, title, and money often… Read more »
This post is contributed by Burtch Works’ data science & analytics recruiting team. As most of you reading this are probably very aware, the analytics hiring market is active. With more companies developing their quantitative teams, the number of opportunities for analytics professionals has increased – you’re in demand! – so why do some professionals,… Read more »
Last week I shared a blog piece where I compiled the biggest mistakes I see analytics professionals making in their job search. This week, I wanted to cover some of the more strategic career mistakes I see Quants making, and offer some of the same counsel that I do in my conversations every day…. Read more »
As many companies are keeping a tight rein on headcount costs, I’m seeing an uptick in available consulting positions. An increasing number of the marketing analytics positions we’ve been working on have been with consulting firms. Although outsourcing to control headcount is not a new trend, the increase means that there could be more opportunities available to… Read more »
Few individuals in this world aspire to earn the title “geek”, but that may soon change given the Wall Street Journal’s listings of Best Jobs of 2011. As it turns out, analytically-minded individuals are thriving in their positions as Actuaries, Accountants, Statisticians, and Mathematicians. In fact, they very well may be the most satisfied working professionals out there…. Read more »
I’m lucky. My passion and my career are one in the same. After 26 years of executive recruiting, I am more excited, more motivated and more devoted than when I began. Perhaps the driving force behind this dedication is an unswerving belief that the quantitative disciplines represent the most dynamic possibilities in an ever-changing… Read more »
