Data science jobs involve obtaining data, cleaning it, analysing it and communicating actionable insights to decision makers in organisations. The title ‘Data scientist’ is used for a wide range of jobs, which range from entry-level positions only requiring basic knowledge of databases and Excel, all the way to high-level roles which involve inventing new algorithms, working with very large data sets and undirected research into open-ended questions.

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(00:39) Pros

(01:18) Cons

(01:36) Key facts on fit

(01:52) Next steps

(02:23) Sometimes recommended

(02:33) Review status

(02:38) Research process

(02:53) What is this career path?

(04:42) Personal fit

(05:12) Entry requirements

(06:07) Direct impact potential

(06:50) Earnings potential

(07:48) Bootcamp graduates

(08:13) Advocacy potential

(08:28) Career capital

(09:08) Exploration value

(09:20) Job satisfaction

(09:55) Alternatives

(10:10) Further reading

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