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Teamwork as a Computational Scientist in Data Science
We are currently working on a project that is high priority and there are ~20 of us working on different pieces of the project. It is critical that I know if something upstream or downstream of me changes so I can understand how it affects my work or those who rely on my work. We communicate in lots of different ways, including recurring meetings, one-off meetings and slack messaging.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to work on a team
- Providing constructive feedback
How else do you use this transferable skill?
Work with stakeholders with different expertise and priorities
Teamwork as a Director, Bioinformatics and Data Science in Data Science
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to work on a team
- Ability to work with people outside the organization
How else do you use this transferable skill?
Information sharing, doing "your part", being reliable (deliver on time)
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