5 Tips for Becoming a Good Data Scientist

5 tips to improve your professional career as a Data Scientist.

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Experts agree, to become a real Data Scientist Do you need the best educational resources about data science that exists. There are no magic formulas and, if you don't know where to look, you might get a simple title that will look good on your wall, but that won't open the doors to a good job.

You can have a career, a good job, some data skills, but... If you want to become a real black data belt and to take the leap to the next level, you'll need more than just a degree. You need experience, practical learning, contacts, projects with real cases...

In MBIT School We analyze thousands of job offers constantly to know exactly what the market demands, and thus be able to adapt our agenda, methodology, use cases, tools, etc., so that you obtain Everything you need to launch yourself into the fully equipped world of Data Science. But what do you need to access those jobs? Here we bring you a series of Tips to achieve it.

1. Open-minded.

The world of Data Science is a world where Everything is possible. The vertiginous advance of data has reached levels that were unimaginable a few years ago and, therefore, possibilities are now limitless.

Get ready to assimilate new concepts and tools, and be able to apply them to things you did before in your work, or create new solutions that are perfectly adapted to the needs of the company. Combining knowledge in technology, statistics and business experience can be carried out truly beneficial projects.

2. Quality training.

More than 95% of data scientists have a master's degree and this, as we have already said, is not due to the need for a simple degree to access these jobs. It is necessary to have a solid academic background to develop the necessary knowledge and thus understand the terms, concepts and models used in Data Science and Big Data analysis.

Phrases such as “you don't have enough experience with real projects”, “you're not qualified for the position”, or “we'll call you back” will stop ringing in your interviews if you buy the necessary training. Learn more about our Master in Data Science here: https://www.mbitschool.com/cursos/master-data-science

3. Prerequisites?

You must be eager to learn technological and scientific concepts. To study our Master in Data Science, although not strictly necessary, a good recommendation is to have some previous experience with Python, R, SPSS, SAS or another data oriented language, as well as some of Algebra, Calculus and Statistics. Even so, if you are not sure if you will be able to cope with it, you can always contact us and our counselor will help you with any questions that may arise.

4. Networking.

Connect with other data scientists and colleagues of the sector is necessary to be successful. The more connections and contacts You have, the better equipped you will be to face any project that comes your way. It is common to encounter a problem that you don't know how to solve, to share it with another professional, and that thanks to another point of view you can find the solution you need.

At MBIT School, we highly value our Industry Insiders, true experts in the field and leaders in a multitude of companies that will teach you and help you personally with what you need. Thanks to this, and to all the students who go to school, the Data Community is growing every day. A community of professionals where we can make contacts, share projects, ideas and tools, and help us on a daily basis.

5. Improve your skills.

It's difficult to know exactly what skills you need to improve, or which skills are most in demand in companies today. Thousands of companies, with lots of job offers with different requirements... Knowing what to focus on can be a problem.

To solve this, we recommend using our tool”Talent Factory”. An artificial intelligence capable of align your profile with the labor market and get a personalized recommendation of training. With this pioneering tool, you can discover which jobs are most attractive to your profile, what skills you need, and design an itinerary with MBIT to ensure that you reach that dream point.

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Experts agree, to become a real Data Scientist Do you need the best educational resources about data science that exists. There are no magic formulas and, if you don't know where to look, you might get a simple title that will look good on your wall, but that won't open the doors to a good job.

You can have a career, a good job, some data skills, but... If you want to become a real black data belt and to take the leap to the next level, you'll need more than just a degree. You need experience, practical learning, contacts, projects with real cases...

In MBIT School We analyze thousands of job offers constantly to know exactly what the market demands, and thus be able to adapt our agenda, methodology, use cases, tools, etc., so that you obtain Everything you need to launch yourself into the fully equipped world of Data Science. But what do you need to access those jobs? Here we bring you a series of Tips to achieve it.

1. Open-minded.

The world of Data Science is a world where Everything is possible. The vertiginous advance of data has reached levels that were unimaginable a few years ago and, therefore, possibilities are now limitless.

Get ready to assimilate new concepts and tools, and be able to apply them to things you did before in your work, or create new solutions that are perfectly adapted to the needs of the company. Combining knowledge in technology, statistics and business experience can be carried out truly beneficial projects.

2. Quality training.

More than 95% of data scientists have a master's degree and this, as we have already said, is not due to the need for a simple degree to access these jobs. It is necessary to have a solid academic background to develop the necessary knowledge and thus understand the terms, concepts and models used in Data Science and Big Data analysis.

Phrases such as “you don't have enough experience with real projects”, “you're not qualified for the position”, or “we'll call you back” will stop ringing in your interviews if you buy the necessary training. Learn more about our Master in Data Science here: https://www.mbitschool.com/cursos/master-data-science

3. Prerequisites?

You must be eager to learn technological and scientific concepts. To study our Master in Data Science, although not strictly necessary, a good recommendation is to have some previous experience with Python, R, SPSS, SAS or another data oriented language, as well as some of Algebra, Calculus and Statistics. Even so, if you are not sure if you will be able to cope with it, you can always contact us and our counselor will help you with any questions that may arise.

4. Networking.

Connect with other data scientists and colleagues of the sector is necessary to be successful. The more connections and contacts You have, the better equipped you will be to face any project that comes your way. It is common to encounter a problem that you don't know how to solve, to share it with another professional, and that thanks to another point of view you can find the solution you need.

At MBIT School, we highly value our Industry Insiders, true experts in the field and leaders in a multitude of companies that will teach you and help you personally with what you need. Thanks to this, and to all the students who go to school, the Data Community is growing every day. A community of professionals where we can make contacts, share projects, ideas and tools, and help us on a daily basis.

5. Improve your skills.

It's difficult to know exactly what skills you need to improve, or which skills are most in demand in companies today. Thousands of companies, with lots of job offers with different requirements... Knowing what to focus on can be a problem.

To solve this, we recommend using our tool”Talent Factory”. An artificial intelligence capable of align your profile with the labor market and get a personalized recommendation of training. With this pioneering tool, you can discover which jobs are most attractive to your profile, what skills you need, and design an itinerary with MBIT to ensure that you reach that dream point.

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