7 things you can do to show your skills even if you have no experience at all
Every junior data scientist feels frustrated when looking for their first job and has nothing to show for it. This post will suggest 7 ways to demonstrate your knowledge of data science before your first interview.
At first, joining open-source projects seems to be a daunting task, but it is not necessarily the case. There are many projects on GitHub and other sites that are made for beginners, all you need to do is look for ‘good first issue’ tags. Most of these tasks are straightforward and easy to understand, so it is perfect for beginners.
First Timers Only: The platform where people who have never contributed to open sources can come and learn more and possibly be able to complete tasks.
Up For Grabs: Curated projects with beginner-friendly tasks.
Awesome for Beginners: A GitHub repository listing open-source projects that welcome beginners.
Even small contributions, like fixing a bug or adding to documentation, can show off your technical skills. Plus, it’s a chance to collaborate with others and learn how real-world projects operate.