Data science is a complex profession. Your employer relies upon you to sort through massive, often messy datasets to find the insights that might save—or destroy—the company. You have to keep up-to-date on the…
Data science is a complex field that requires its practitioners to think strategically. On a day-to-day basis, it requires aspects of database administration and data analysis, along with expertise in statistic…
Like the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot and other popular folklore, the legend of the “skills gap” has been permeating for quite some time. The skills gap refers to the mismatch between the abilities job seekers po…
Do you need certifications for a successful career in data science? That’s a big and complicated question. Some organizations solely recruit data scientists with certifications; others are happy to hire anyone…
It’s considering both in-house and external resources for the best fit for a variety of tasks. Rightsourcing considers in-house options and contractors to determine the most effective course of action. With rig…
What fields interest new graduates the most? What do they view as promising careers? Earlier this year, The Muse surveyed 900 new graduates about their job outlook. Some 57 percent of those respondents had a ba…
A decade ago, researchers Thomas H. Davenport and DJ Patil co-wrote an article naming data science the “sexiest job of the 21st century.” The article got a lot of attention—but does the assertion about data sci…
Data engineers are vital to an organization’s ability to store, process, and analyze data for crucial insights. A typical data engineer must prepare enormous datasets for use by data analysts and data scientist…
Even though 95 percent of employers say that data science and analytics skills are hard to find, candidates looking for a data scientist job still need to demonstrate their proficiency in core concepts and skil…
Employers really need data scientists—and will pay top dollar for them. But which metro areas are offering the highest compensation for data scientists? For an answer, we can turn to Blind, which surveys (anony…
If you’re building a career in technology, you’re likely not just thinking about the next year or two—you’re trying to plan for the next decade. You wonder what skills will prove the most useful (and lucrative)…
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