Why Data Scientists Should Be Using LinkedIn
To date, there are more than 830,000 data science LinkedIn profiles registered worldwide. Despite this number of Data Scientists available/in roles online currently, it’s no secret there is still a major talent shortage. In fact, according to a report by O’Reilly Media, nearly half of all European companies are struggling to fill data science positions. Studies performed by Indeed’s Hiring Lab show an overall increase of 256% in data science job openings since 2013, with an increase of 31% year-over-year as recently as December 2018. Data science is a vast, complex industry with many subsets.
Variations in roles oftentimes require such specific skillsets that positions are left unfilled for an average of up to 45 days. So, what does this mean for you as someone in data science, engineering, or machine learning? You’re a hot commodity. There are start-ups, unicorns, and conglomerates that will want to work with you. We can guarantee it. For recruitment specialists, they want to be able to identify candidates who can offer organisations a unique set of skills. It’s imperative you optimize your skillsets on LinkedIn, and you should start now!