5 Reasons Why Every Data Scientist Should Consider Freelancing

Shaw Talebi · Beginner ·🛠️ AI Tools & Apps ·3y ago

Skills: Fine-tuning LLMs80%AI Productivity Tools60%

🤝 Work with me: https://aibuilder.academy/yt/CTu8JNLq5ZU 🚀 Ship AI apps in weeks, not months: https://aibuilder.academy/courses/yt/CTu8JNLq5ZU As someone who has worked in data science as both a freelancer and full-timer, here I share some reasons to consider freelance work in data science. More resources: Blog: https://medium.com/towards-data-science/5-reasons-why-every-data-scientist-should-consider-freelancing-42ad24fad3e How to start freelancing in DS: https://medium.com/the-data-entrepreneurs/how-to-start-freelancing-in-data-science-150551f25fda Intro - 0:00 1) Work on New Problems - 1:42 2) Develop Soft Skills - 3:55 3) Fine-tune "Pitch" - 4:58 4) Flexibility & Autonomy - 7:26 5) Build Relationships - 8:43 Bonus: Money - 9:24 Bonus: Options - 11:22 Closing Remarks - 12:03

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