Hiring Manager's (My) Perspective on Hiring Associate Level Data Scientist

There was an [interesting post earlier talking about the lack of demand for data scientists](https://www.reddit.com/r/datascience/comments/yri284/every_other_post_on_here_is_complaining_about_a/), but it looks like the post and user were deleted.

Note that the thoughts below are only my opinion and not fact. I hope this will generate meaningful and interesting conversation.

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During the past year, we've hired a few junior level data scientists. We evaluate in 4 separate areas -- machine learning, analytics, programming, and communication. I have not had a single candidate that …

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