Land one of almost 4,000 data science roles with an average salary of £55,500
FOOD delivery work is booming in these troubled times as we order in comforting favourites.
Job vacancy searches are up 18 per cent in the past month.
But while riders, chefs and team leaders are needed, so are people to run the tech behind delivery apps.
Key to this is data analysis to predict trends and grow businesses.
Dubbed the “sexiest job of the 21st century” by the Harvard Business Review, data science is a boom business in all areas of life — not least mapping the Covid-19 pandemic.
But male employees outnumber females in the sector by four to one — and UK-based network is trying to change this.
Spokeswoman Rachel Keane says: “Covid-19 has shown how the world relies on data and how data science can be used to make better decisions.
‘EXCITING INDUSTRY’
“Often done behind the scenes, it is now front of mind and televised daily.
“With its profile raised, we want to encourage more women into this vibrant, exciting industry.”
Currently there are more than 3,700 data science roles advertised in the country, with an average salary of £55,500.
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Meanwhile, Deliveroo is hiring staff including software engineers, finance assistants and rewards experts (), while Just Eat needs operations experts ().
Key in crisis
ELA Osterberger is riding high – as data director at Deliveroo.
The 35-year-old, who studied economics and web analytics, says: “We all generate data when we shop online or use apps. Data science is about collecting, storing and analysing this, to gain insight. It allows firms to make decisions – and in times of crisis, is more important than ever.”
Ela, of Hastings, East Sussex, is keen to attract more women to the industry.
She says: “Dream big and don’t worry you might not be good enough.
“Women are just as good at maths as men.
“We were the inventors and pioneers of coding.
“But rather than pay for training courses, learn on the job.
“Try to get an internship. ”
1,000 Papa John's jobs up for grubs
IF you want a more conventional delivery job in the food trade, Papa John’s is recruiting 1,000 staff including drivers, store workers and managers, both full and part-time.
Drivers require a full licence but all new starters are provided with a uniform and training.
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BANK and building society staff are classed as key workers.
So even now, there are plenty of jobs up for grabs.
Building society Nationwide needs 50 new recruits, including at local branches across the country and at contact centres in Sheffield, Wakefield, Northampton, Swindon and Bournemouth.
All the positions are full-time and permanent.
The lender’s HR boss Chris Bleakley says: “We know coronavirus is causing a lot of uncertainty at this time, so we just want to reassure people that we are still recruiting.
“We are doing our interviews over video, our technical assessments are online and people are still starting new jobs, albeit remotely for some.”
You can find out more and apply at .
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GUARDIAN Homecare is hiring carers to look after the elderly and vulnerable at home.
No experience is needed. For more information, head over to .
Home-truth time
BEFORE all this working from home, half of us had no idea what our partner’s job entailed.
But now, just one in five of us are in the dark.
This is one of the upsides of swapping the office for home, a Virgin Media survey reports.
Other benefits include having someone to talk to all day and more quality time together.
Downsides include having to move rooms when the other person is on a call, says one in four.
Other gripes include your other half talking too loudly or eating all the snacks.
A Virgin spokesman said: “Suddenly we are spending working hours as well as downtime in the same space.
“It’s a learning curve for everyone, whether about job roles or a partner’s personality.”
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THE Evergreen Agency has five jobs in Oxford in search engine optimisation, digital marketing and PR.
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Taking chance to plan
SMALL businesses in turmoil over Covid-19 can do lots to build for better times.
Photographer and videographer Nick Morrish launched his firm six weeks before the lockdown.
But he says: “There has never been a better time to focus on business planning so you can bounce back.”
Here are his tips . . .
- The lockdown will not last for ever, remember. But with planning and hard work, your business can. Use this time for admin and marketing you rarely get time to do. Refresh your business plan and your branding.
- Everyone is online more, including your customers. Build your social media presence and keep talking to potential buyers. Start a blog on your website to further boost your profile so potential customers can find you through Google.
- Upskill. Sign up for free professional courses online to gain knowledge.
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- Build a professional network on LinkedIn and connect with other experts in your industry.
- Offer free support to your community and those in need. Be part of the community you serve. Chat to them and remember, it is OK if you have a down day too.
- Prepare your comeback. Make sure customers’ contact details are correct. Create emails, leaflets and ads you want to send when the lockdown lifts. Invest in a professional creative to help you. It will help you stand out.
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