A lot goes into being a good statistical programmer, but even more goes into becoming a great statistical programmer. Despite how it appears on the surface, being a programmer is not just about writing code and being adept with technical skills. While writing code and tests can be automated, it’s problem-solving and creativity that make you future-proof.
Soft skills are the game changers when it comes to progressing in your career and standing out amongst other candidates to get the dream job offer.
These days, attending meetings, presenting at conferences, leading projects and sharing ideas with colleagues are as crucial a part of a statistical programmer’s work as technical skills.
Watch the fireside chat video with Jessica Whittaker-Dixon, Senior Statistical Programmer II and Stream Chair at PHUSE and Jo Fornaciari, Principal Recruitment Consultant at Warman O’Brien, and learn more about:
- the biggest challenges statistical programmers face when communicating with internal and external teams
- how Jessica's soft skills contributed to her career progression
- what are the most important skills for a statistical programmer to be promoted within the business
- presenting at PHUSE as the way to enhance your soft skills
