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With the increase in demand for data science professionals, many people are entering the world of data science right now. If you have no experience in the field or you are switching from different backgrounds, finding your first job in data science can be a daunting task, especially in the current COVID-19 situation. This blog gives you tips to increase the chance of landing your dream job in data science.
1. Learn the necessary skills
It is important to know the required skills for the specific job, in the field of data science there are many job roles available. The most common are Data analyst, Machine learning engineer, Data Engineer, and Data Scientist. Each role will have tools and software skills needed, which are summarized in the below picture.
Most Commonly Used Languages
- Python
- R
- Scala
- Java
- Other minor used languages (SAS, MATLAB, Julia)
The tools vary depending on job role, but the programming language for almost remain the same for all the role they are python, R, SQL. These languages cover most of the work in the field of data science.
