From the course: Data Science and Analytics Career Paths and Certifications: First Steps

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Emerging careers

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From the course: Data Science and Analytics Career Paths and Certifications: First Steps

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Emerging careers

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- [Narrator] There's no doubt that data science careers are trending upwards. In fact, many industry watchers are reporting shortages in qualified professionals for the foreseeable future. Therefore, I'm happy to say that the outlook for data science job opportunities is extremely bright. Now, the challenge is to prepare yourself for these wonderful opportunities. A good starting point is to develop passion for data science by first getting exposed to the field as much as you can. Once you know you are ready for the task of diving into your journey of training and educating yourself on data science, the next big step to take is to actually commit yourself to lifelong learning. Identify a degree program or online curriculum that will provide a roadmap to your ultimate goal of becoming a data scientist and simply plunge into it. If you need more guidance, find a mentor who could coach you along the way. This could be your…

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