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| 10 Things Students Should Consider Before Pursuing A Career In Data Science |
With the growing possibilities of emerging technologies, data science has come to be a relevant field of research and work. According to a survey, the data science and analytics ecosystem have been witnessing an overall growth in the number of jobs with India contributing to 6% of open job openings worldwide. And therefore, not surprisingly, many students and college graduates are gearing their education towards a career in data science.
Just thinking about the first step can leave any student dazed and confused, especially if you lack previous experience in the field. In this article, we will discuss ten things that a student should consider before pursuing a career in data science...
Books Are The Best Tools
Although there are several internet resources that one can use to learn data science, books are still one of the best tools to learn from. One of the issues students of this era face when trying to get into a new field is the overload of information available, which, in turn, confuses students who are totally novice. If one has to check, there are hundreds of online courses, specialisations, videos, podcasts etc., but it is best that students, who are willing to learn about this new field, pick a book and start learning the basics concepts, and then keep filling the gaps with other resources. And thankfully, the community of data science is very open and giving, so there are a ton of books students can opt from to learn more about data science that students can enjoy without paying a considerable sum from their pocket.
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Source: Analytics India Magazine
