Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST 19: What Background is Best For Data Science?
Jun 24, 2021
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IS Degree for Data
- An IS degree is sufficient for data roles if you possess relevant skills like SQL and Python/R.
- Supplement your degree with projects and business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau.
Avery Smith's Transition to Data
- Avery Smith disliked core chemical engineering subjects and transitioned to data science early in college.
- His path involved a master's degree to gain programming/data skills instead of switching majors.
Combining Domain and Data Skills
- Combine your domain expertise (e.g., chemical engineering) with data science projects in your portfolio.
- Showcasing both skill sets can highlight your unique value to potential employers.