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Breaking Into Data from a Non Technical Background

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Statistician turned Data Scientist with a Psychology background. I create clear, practical content that makes statistics easy to understand.

Hey there! I’m Stat Hacks — a statistician who started out in Psychology! 👋

In this series of posts, I will detail my journey from a non-technical degree to eventually landing a job in Data. I will be sharing more about my motivations, the field of data, my experiences — and most importantly — also provide resources for other people who want to make the transition as I did.

The contents of this series is as follows:

  1. Why I Don’t Regret Taking Psychology

  2. Why I Pivoted to a Career in Data

  3. Searching for a Data Job as a Non-Technical Degree Holder

  4. Breaking into the field of Data — What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Sell Yourself to Employers

  5. Toolkit 101 to become a Data Analyst (Paid Resource)

Hope that this series of posts can inspire, encourage, and help you — whatever stage of life you are at!

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Breaking Into Data

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This series details my job search process, documenting how I got a job in Data despite coming from a non-technical background. Learn about what I did, and how you can make stand out to employers to get hired in a Data role!

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