I’m not really interested in becoming an MLE maybe BA or Data Science if my grades improve. I wonder in the age of AI if it’s worth learning how to code or if my time would be better spent just looking at AI code and seeing if it’s doing what I want. I seriously don’t want a job where I have to code frequently because it’s not my thing.
Interested in your thoughts
Hey everyone !!!
I’m (24F) currently finishing up my Master’s in Biostatistics in Belgium (graduating this June!) and trying to figure out my next move.
To give a bit of context, I actually started out with a bachelor's in Political Science. Back then, I took an elective intro course to R out of curiosity, absolutely loved it, and decided I strictly wanted to pivot into a data-related field.
Since Biostatistics was pretty much the only data Master's that would take a chance on me with my PoliSci background, I jumped at the opportunity.
Going straight into a stats-heavy program was a massive leap, but it proved to me that I'm not afraid to jump into the deep end and learn entirely new disciplines from scratch.
Now, as graduation approaches, I’m seriously considering enrolling in a specialized Master’s in Big Data right after.
What do you think? I’m open to any advice and/or suggestions :)))
Thank you so much in advance
Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out to this community because I could really use some guidance and mentorship as I try to break into the data science industry.
I have a Master’s degree in Data Science from the University of Bristol, along with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Over the past few years, I’ve invested a lot of time in learning, building my skills, and developing my knowledge of the field. I genuinely enjoy data science and believe I have a lot to offer.
However, for the past 11 months, I’ve been trying to land my first opportunity in the industry, and it’s been a challenging journey. I’ve applied to numerous roles, but the responses have been very limited. At this point, I feel a bit lost. I know I’ve learned a lot, but I’m struggling to understand what I might be missing, whether it’s my CV, the way I present my skills, my projects, or my overall job search strategy.
I’m not looking for shortcuts or someone to hand me a job. I’m simply hoping to connect with someone who has experience in data science or hiring and would be willing to offer some honest advice.
If anyone would be open to taking a look at my CV, reviewing my projects, sharing feedback, or guiding me on what I should focus on next, I would be incredibly grateful. Even a short conversation or a few pointers from someone who has already navigated this journey could make a real difference.
I’m willing to learn, put in the work, and improve wherever needed. I just feel that an outside perspective from someone experienced could help me find the right direction.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I really appreciate any advice, guidance, or connections this community might be able to offer.
I just got an offer to intern for Capital One's Business Analyst role, but I'm stuck between Plano and McLean. Has anyone worked this role and want to share their input? Here's what I've weighed:
Plano:
\- I live in DFW, so it'd be a 30-40 minute drive and I can pocket the $5k relocation stipend
\- I don't really want to live at home for the summer, but my mom wants me to stay
\- Friends in DFW and Austin
McLean:
\- More project opportunities, HQ office
\- Higher cost of living, but I have the relocation stipend + I have a friend interning in the same role in McLean so we can share living costs
Is it smarter to just keep the stipend and stay in DFW, or is it worth relocating?
If they’re the type to catch up on research papers about statistical methods, such as those you see being done by statistics departments, will they be fine here?
I am currently in my first year of engineering with IT branch and since 11th I have been very interested in being a data scientist mainly because I really liked probability and statistics but now I always hear that is not a good career and it will be taken over by Ai, getting a job as a fresher will be impossible etc.
So I just wanna know if I should still try to be a data scientist and will there be any opportunities for this career in 2030.
Looking for some advise