Data Portfolio Building Resources

Creating a standout data portfolio is crucial for impressing potential employers, and it’s your chance to showcase the hands-on skills that will set you apart in the job market. To help you get started, we’ve put together the ultimate resources guide including Kishawna Peck's Data Portfolio Building Checklist along with Dataquest's learning resources.

• Building a data science portfolio
• What employers look for in a portfolio
• Creating your first project
• Project walkthrough – Stock Prediction
• Publishing your project on GitHub
• Presenting and marketing your portfolio

Dataquest offers a range of courses and projects designed to help you enhance your portfolio:

• Introduction to Git and Version Control: Learn the basics of Git, the industry-standard tool for version control, so you can manage and showcase your projects effectively.

• Guided Projects: Choose from Dataquest's Guided Projects to practice building end-to-end projects. These are perfect for enhancing your portfolio with real-world examples.

Once you're done, head to the community to connect with others participating in the series and the challenge. You can ask questions, network, and meet some new friends.

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