{"id":18277,"date":"2022-05-30T15:44:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T15:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twg-build.co.uk\/yourcode\/?p=18277"},"modified":"2022-06-14T13:38:13","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T13:38:13","slug":"signs-a-career-as-a-data-scientist-is-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twg-build.co.uk\/yourcode\/signs-a-career-as-a-data-scientist-is-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs a Career as a Data Scientist is for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Data Scientist is responsible for converting raw data into accessible information that companies can use to improve their businesses. You will use algorithmic, data mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical tools to interpret data before presenting your conclusions in a clear and engaging way. Data scientists are required in a variety of industries including finance, scientific research, health, retail and government. Here are the signs you\u2019d make a good data scientist:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>You have\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excellent analytical and problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excellent communication and presentation skills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resilience to try new ideas if the first one doesn&#8217;t work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ability to work independently and self-motivate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organisational skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the ability to work to deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attention to detail<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teamworking skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>You want to\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify issues and use data to propose solutions for effective decision making<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">build algorithms and design experiments to merge, manage, interrogate and extract data to supply tailored reports to colleagues, customers or the wider organisation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use machine learning tools and statistical techniques to produce solutions to problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">test data mining models to select the most appropriate ones for use on a project<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintain clear communication, both verbal and written, to understand data needs and report results<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">assess the effectiveness of data sources and data-gathering techniques and improve data collection methods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">horizon scan to stay up to date with the latest technology, techniques and methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>You don\u2019t mind\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">occasional working outside of office hours on short-term projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mostly office-based work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low ratio of women to men in the sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Getting started<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A degree in computer science, mathematics or a science-based subject is typically required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be expected to have knowledge of programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, C or Java and have strong coding skills. Some large employers offer data science graduate training schemes and apprenticeships are offered by the UK government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A postgraduate qualification such as a Masters or PhD can be useful and is common among data scientists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speculative work experience applications with organisations and attending conferences are great ways to networking opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Search all data science jobs on our vacancies page.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article source: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/job-profiles\/data-scientist\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/job-profiles\/data-scientist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Data Scientist is responsible for converting raw data into accessible information that companies can use to improve their businesses. 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