Mastering early interactions with the recruiter
In Chapter 2, we shared some tips on how to optimize your data science job search. In this section, we’ll discuss what to expect when you receive your first recruiter inquiry. Hooray!
Recruiter screenings are often the first stage in most corporate interviews. It involves someone from a company’s recruiting team reaching out to you for an initial conversation regarding the role. If you receive a call, a message, or an email from a recruiter, you should pat yourself on the back because the following statements are now officially true:
- You’re qualified: Recruiters don’t call applicants who aren’t qualified. So, you can celebrate a) having the necessary skills for the role and b) writing an engaging resume and/or cover letter that effectively speaks to said skills.
- You’re in the top 2% of applicants: Some research suggests that corporate roles receive an average of 250 applications...
