Most job seekers think they need to “learn” more. More courses, more projects, more everything. This is simply not true. I have done well over 100 interviews at this point, from both sides of the table, and have coached over 50 data job seekers to land their dream jobs in this field. Everything in the […]
Join us for this free online session with David Hoyle from dunnhumby as he explores the mathematics behind Transformers and Large Language Models, helping data scientists better understand what is happening under the hood of today’s AI systems. Large Language Models (LLMs) are everywhere. They are extremely powerful, versatile and useful. However, many data scientists […]
Most data candidates over-prepare on technical questions and under-prepare on everything else and it costs them offers they were genuinely qualified for. I’ll walk through the simple AI tactics I used to identify my own gaps and blind spots, build a proper research brief on every company I interviewed with, and walk in with the […]
Most people pursue opportunities through traditional routes, but a well-built side project can open doors that a CV alone cannot. The catch? A project cannot speak for itself. Without the ability to narrate its impact, it gets overlooked. In this 15-minute session, I share a practical, experience-backed framework for building side projects that generate real […]
AI is changing the way we work, hire, learn, and build careers- but what does that actually mean for people working in data and tech? In this panel, industry leaders will explore how AI is reshaping roles across data, analytics, engineering, product, and beyond. We’ll look beyond the headlines to discuss where AI is creating […]
Your CV has one job: to get you an interview. Yet many talented candidates are overlooked because their experience isn’t presented in the most effective way. In this interactive masterclass, the experienced recruiters from Data Idols will review real-world CV examples, highlighting the common mistakes that cause applications to be rejected and demonstrating the changes […]
Ever wondered what hiring managers are really looking for? Why do some candidates get interviews while others don’t? Whether cover letters still matter? Or what actually happens after you submit an application? This is your chance to ask the people making hiring decisions. Join a panel of experienced hiring managers and industry leaders for an […]
Technology careers rarely follow a straight path. Whether you’re considering a career pivot, preparing to step into leadership, or wondering how AI will reshape the future of work, navigating career growth requires more than technical expertise alone. This panel brings together experienced professionals with perspectives spanning career transitions, leadership development, coaching, and the evolving role […]
Join David Loughlan and Jessica Willis as they open the Data Science Festival with a special keynote celebrating ten years of community, curiosity, and impact. What began as a grassroots initiative has grown into one of the UK’s largest free-to-attend data festivals, bringing together thousands of data-driven minds to share ideas, challenge thinking, and solve […]