Driven by Data: The Newsletter | Edition Two

Welcome to the latest edition of Driven by Data: The Newsletter!

Inside this week's edition: Latest Driven by Data Podcast episode, Weekly Talent Insight, Orbition Event information, and more.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's edition of Driven by Data!

Driven by Data: Events

We're super excited that our upcoming Manchester Event is just around the corner! On Thursday, we'll be hosting fantastic roundtable discussions, where our attendees will share their insights and expertise on the latest data-driven trends and best practices.

Our London-based event, happening next month, has only a few spaces left so if you'd like to join us for an evening of networking and discussion, register now to avoid disappointment.

Driven by Data: The Podcast

This week, in episode 20 of Season 3, Driven By Data: The Podcast, host Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Tiankai Feng , Data Governance Leader and former Senior Director of Product Data Governance at 阿迪达斯 , where they discuss the importance of making data more fund and how to drive results through creativity.

You can listen to the full episode here .

Weekly Talent Insight - Are you using Data to make your talent choices?

This week's talent insight is provided by Lee Jolley .

It’s so important to plan thoroughly when choosing a location to hire in.?Most organizations we speak to that are struggling to hire in the D&A only considered how many candidates there are before deciding on a location.?

Unfortunately, you may end up in a battle for the best candidates with some of your biggest competitors and find yourself out of your depth.

For example, say you're looking for a location to develop a Data Engineering function on the West Coast of the US, what metrics should you consider before choosing a location to hire in??

Let’s compare California & Washington State.

No. of Candidates

• California – 17,000
• Washington - 6400

The ratio of available candidates: (current live job vacancies)

• California 1.7: 1
• Washington 3.2: 1

Current average salary

• California $181,200
• Washington $140,000

So, from just these 3 criteria, we can see that hiring in California will not only be more difficult, but it will also cost substantially more! Due to there being 1.7 candidates for every job vacancy, it’s going to be considerably harder to stand out in comparison to Washington's 3.2 candidates per job vacancy.?

We understand this data isn’t readily available for everyone, which is why we have invested heavily in our own insights into the global talent market. We can also provide insights into Gender split, experience breakdown, and which education institutes are producing the most talent, amongst much more!?

Reach out to Lee Jolley if you'd like to make data-driven decisions with your talent plans.

Personal Branding, LinkedIn Profile Diagnosis

Led by our Global Head of Brand Engagement, Catherine King , you can now book in to have your LinkedIn profile reviewed to help you stand out from the crowd.

"So many people come to us each week asking how they can elevate their personal brand for a variety of reasons, it could be to start a career in public speaking, or to find a new job. I am so glad we have formalized this offering to help our Leaders achieve their goals."

If you'd like to book a session, register here, for free.

How The Data Job Market Is Evolving in 2023

Get ahead of the game and stay informed on how the data job market is evolving in 2023. Join Kyle Winterbottom, CEO of Orbition Group to learn how data leaders should approach hiring in 2023. Discover the nuances between hiring for leadership and technical roles, how to attract and retain top talent, and how to build an employer branding that is visible, valuable, and impactful. And for job seekers, learn about best practices to stand out in a competitive market, and the importance of soft skills and value creation in building a successful data career.

Register to join the event, here!

That is everything for this week, so we'll leave you with this...

Why do programmers prefer dark mode?

Because light attracts bugs!

Thanks!

Orbition Content Team