Let INFORMS Help You Kickstart Your Analytics and Data Science Career
Are you just starting out in your analytics or data science career? We've gathered information, resources, classes and more to help you as you enter this exciting field!
INFORMS is here to help and guide you as you think about building your name in analytics and data science. Get advice from leaders in analytics and data science, meet industry experts, get tips for how to network with other professionals, earn a certification that will set you apart from the crowd, and more.
What is INFORMS? With over 12,500 members from around the globe, INFORMS is the association for professionals in analytics and data science to grow in their field, by providing access to both research and peers.
What do INFORMS Members do? They Save Lives, Save Money, and Solve Problems with analytics and data science.
Stay up to date on our latest career advice and helpful resources.
Get Advice from Experts in Analytics and Data Science
We asked a panel of analytics rockstars to share their top piece of advice for analytics professionals.
These analytics leaders offer useful insights to early career professionals. As you start your professional journey, take a moment to learn from those who have paved the way.
White Paper Report: Analytics Career Pathways Task Force
Want to learn more about career paths in our industry? We examined job titles, years of experience, and analytic skills to create a framework that defines technical job skills, requirements, and career pathways under the 'analytics' umbrella.
It is now a commonplace observation that data is ubiquitous. From industry to government, from institutions to our personal lives, the collection, tracking, and analysis of data is transforming the world. The prevalence of data, coupled with the computing power to help make sense of it, has spurred the demand for professionals skilled in data management and analysis. Data science and analytics job listings are increasing, and analytical skills are not confined to core data analytics jobs – increasingly, employers are looking for data-literate workers for a wide variety of roles.
Visit the page and download the report to check out what we found!
Learn How to Play to Your Strengths While Networking
If you're more introverted, networking may be nerve-racking for you—but it doesn't have to be!
Don't let the idea of networking intimidate you if you're naturally introverted. Tap into your strengths, like preparing ahead of time and avoiding as many surprises as possible.
Get Certified and Stand Out From the Crowd
Become an Associate Certified Analytics Professional (aCAP®) and stand out from the crowd
The aCAP certification is designed for those who are educated in the analytics process but may not have experience in practice just yet. This prestigious program is the beginning of a career pathway that leads to the elite CAP designation—the top global professional certification for analytics practitioners. Those who meet the aCAP/CAP high standards and pass the rigorous exam distinguish themselves and create greater opportunities for career enhancement.
We also offer several CAP Prep courses—online and in-person—throughout the year that are designed to help you be as prepared as possible when you take the exam.
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Looking for insight into the most important skills for business and data analysis?
INFORMS Job Task Analysis provides the framework for a well organized analytics solution
This framework provides data scientists and business analysts with an overview of the analytics process to ensure data driven outcomes. Effective decision making processes are integral to successful business systems.
Continue Learning Through our Full Suite of Publications
Analytics and data science professionals never stop learning. INFORMS offers a variety of content about analytics and data science to keep you up to date on advances in the field.
INFORMS has several publications, including:
- 16 highly-regarded, scholarly peer-reviewed journals.
- Coming soon! INFORMS Journal on Data Science
- OR/MS Today, a bi-monthly publication focused on operations research and analytics.
- Analytics magazine, a bi-monthly, digital magazine focused on the power of analytics on decision making and outcomes.
Additional Resources
Looking for more resources? We've got you covered.
Analytics is an incredibly complex and dynamic discipline, and it's important to understand the wide variety of perspectives on analytics. Get started on understanding these perspectives by downloading chapter 1 of the Analytics Body of Knowledge: Introduction to Analytics.
Looking for the perfect job? Visit the INFORMS Career Center, where you can post your resume and search for relevant job openings.
Haven't had a chance to attend an INFORMS event yet? That's ok! Get on-demand access to key presentations from previous events in our Video Library.
Read about the latest news and trends in our Analytics magazine. You can also sign up for email updates.
Interested in even more resources for your toolbox? Download our whitepaper to get 20 tips and tools for analytics professionals.
