Why Data Science Recruiters Should Stop Looking For PhD Candidates | Opinions - Analytics India Magazine

Data scientists are now the new assets for a company, and the candidates are required to have the right ability and skills to be rewarded with this lucrative career, says Rohit Yadav, technology journalist and a technophile.

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But now, many data science job descriptions involve the requirement of a PhD degree to apply. To ensure an effective workflow in data science initiatives, organisations are seeking PhD aspirants, ignoring the challenge of the skill gap in the country. 

PhD candidates will have numerous advantages over other non-doctorate aspirants, in terms of knowledge and exposure; however, a PhD degree in the data science field will not guarantee results due to the ever-changing technology landscape.
Since a decade ago, data science jobs didn’t exist, and barely anyone pursued a PhD in data science. 

Therefore there were only a handful of data scientists who used to have a doctorate in data science. Besides, until recently, most of the universities didn’t even offer data science courses, which, in turn, resulted in a shortage of skilled applicants for the jobs...

According to the head data scientist and AI architect at ProVise Consulting, “Most of the problems that businesses deal with, do not require PhD candidates.”
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Source: Analytics India Magazine