Why It's So HARD To Find A Data Science Job Now (And How To Fix It)

Getting your first data science job can be a real challenge, even though you've heard there's a high demand for data scientists. In this video, I'll explain why it's so difficult to land that first role and share some tips on how to fix it.
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[@datanash8200]

If you found the video useful a like would be amazing, I'll also be giving out more tips on my instagram :) instagram.com/datanash1/

[@mrme8521]

FAANG isn't as great as people think. I've interviewed a few. FAANG companies are so huge that everything is compartmentalize. Their workers rarely get experience outside the one or two specific things they are aloud to do. As time goes by, non FAANG workers get diversified experience that are more useful.

[@bin4ry_d3struct0r]

Here's a 5th approach: lateral transition. If you already have a tech job (e.g., full-stack dev, cloud engineer, etc.), wait for an AI/ML/DS position to open up. It could be on your team or in another department. Making a lateral move in the same company is 10x easier than shotgunning your CV to people who do not know who you are.

[@datanash8200]

This is a great point! I'd argue even if you're non-tech e.g. marketing, if you self teach and then ask your managers for a lateral move you have a much better chance

[@chilledstudies8433]

Also It is much easier to get a job as a frontend / backend engineer because of the vast number of resources and projects available online while data science is more business oriented than people think.

[@amacodes7347]

Great piece of advice and spot on.

[@faridsaud6567]

Great approach!! Ive been checking your content and its so good for data science enthusiast. Just subscribed :D

[@datanash8200]

😊😊

[@Mikebigmike94]

Yes you're spot on, i'll be graduating in a stem degree thats mostly software engineering stuff and i would love to work for a small medium company where ill be doing a bit of everything.

[@retardedmonkeywithaids]

I love The Data Nash community!

[@novin6104]

Thumbnail game hittin new highs ngl... Great content bro

[@datanash8200]

Thank you man!!

[@vpoovath]

Always look forward to your videos man, and this one hit home! Currently in the states and definitely feeling the pinch of the supply-demand for DS jobs. Leveraging the numbers game is important, but, to your last point, so is playing the networking and value game!

[@datanash8200]

Thanks you man, and yeah it is a tough time but things are improving. What's your domain??

[@vpoovath]

I'm attempting to pivot into DS from electrical/software engineering. Specifically into product analytics!@@datanash8200

[@xuantungnguyen9719]

This is a video of all time

[@sandeepkumardas5729]

Hi brother I am from india and now learning Datascience but i have focus issues i am not able to focus on python coading for a long period of time please give me some advices to improve my focus

[@datanash8200]

I'll definitely do that!

[@zie3873]

the point about domain knowledge is very relevant, I did a BSc in Applied Math and Computer Science and now uhm struggling so much cause the program I did was so broad I am just stuck and its painful having wasted all those years. I would say people should study domain specific programs then if you wanna be a data scientist you can pick up a technical skill later. I now have to do a domain specific program just so I know about the domain I want to go into 😔😪

[@adityamwagh]

You can try Quant Research roles. I believe you have a unique skill set which can translate to many domains. Don’t feel bad, there are still a lot of things you can do.

[@altnamealt]

do you think getting a masters in data science is a good move for a career change? i’ve worked w/ java, javascript, linux, etc over the last year & am gathering books on statstics & python now before classes start in january.

[@kolyxix]

I am alot more concerned about saturation and over saturation. When companies keep pushing their agenda about lack of Data and tech skills, it creates a demand which then leds to over supply of people with those skills.

[@datanash8200]

While this is a good point and valid concern, I must say I never see accountants or bankers or doctors mention over saturation. Do you think Data people are overly worried by this?

[@kolyxix]

@@datanash8200 those fields aren't over saturated. It's the opposite, people are leaving those fields especially accounting going to tech and IT fields

[@pratik2617]

this video so damn motivationg omggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

[@AllSkillsCentral6]

I have about 1.5 years of experiance as working as an developer. But now I have also been without any jobbs for about 10 months. And have upgraded cv, added more stuff to my portfolio. And done courses and so on, but still not getting any results when searching for jobbs. Searching about 5-20 per day. Do you have any idea on what I can do different?

[@ariyoabiona1606]

Thanks for the videos. I did a 6-8 month bootcamp in data science and business analytics expecting that my background in pharmacy, sales and master in public health will be an advantage. However, i feel ill-equipped for most job postings. It always feel like there's a certification, skill or experience i need to get. I lost motivation for many months now. I'm just back to trying again. Plus, i feel I'm falling behind due to non-use of the skills and learnings. I've done Power BI courses and Data engineering course to try and feel more equipped but everything still feels far away. The free time i used to have is almost all gone due to work and other responsibilities. What advice would you give me? Do i keep applying to everything and keep hoping? And how do i makeup for no job experience? PS: I'm in the UK

[@datanash8200]

Hi mate, in the next week or two I'll be hosting a google meet for everyone subscribed to my newsletter where i can answer more in-depth questions like this, so I would love to answer this then! You can register (free obviously) here datanash.co.uk so you get the email when I announce the date and time

[@maveriks463]

There are enough cheap small/medium on line courses you can do to keep yourself sharp. Find 1 or 2. and /or get some books to read. D's is a continuous learning discipline. Leave space to keep getting interview ready. Think widely at specific and wider domain areas.. stay positive.

[@carloanimationTV]

this time they are still in school learning data science to fill in employers demand

[@shirlyneodhiambo]

Hey DataNyash I’m from Kenya! 5 months into Datascience , with an undergraduate in Actuarial Science. I’m also currently pursuing a Masters in Financial Engineering because I want to specialize in Business and Finance as a Data scientist . Would you say my Masters is valid in the Data science world ? Considering I’m really perfecting my projects for my Data portfolio as well combined with my background in Actuarial ? Thankyou for your videos really encouraging!

[@RamVelagala]

@datanash8200 i am currently in a model hardening team(MLOPS), (we get models from data scientists in notebooks, we productionalize by working with them). can anyone suggest how i can make a transition to model developer? if at all possible. TY so much in advance for suggestions, currently i am in dilemma whether to switch to as an data scientist or be a OPS team member.

[@faridsaud6567]

BTW, what advice would you give someone that has a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering, and is currently now getting a M.S. in Statistics? I want to get into Data Science, so I have shifted my studies a bit..

[@datanash8200]

I would say you're on the right track. You probably don't have to go back to get a degree in DS specifically since you're STEM. I would be applying for jobs now while getting a certificate on the side

[@tanveerjamee3300]

I have a bachelor degree in finance and a masters in business analytics. I have some basic on python and sql. I have solid experience with ms excel and power bi. Could you recommend me on how to get a data science or data engineer job ? I moved to USA for my masters and did my bachelor back in my home country. Please help me sort out what should be my roadmap

[@sakatagintoki8835]

Data analyst

[@DevPatel-ji4rx]

Im a junior in college, studying computer science with a business admin minor. Im doing a data science bootcamp and am trying to get an internship for the summer.

[@DevPatel-ji4rx]

I could use some advice to get data science internships. Im fairly new to data science.

[@datanash8200]

I would use the same approach mentioned in the video! Is there a particular area you're struggling with

[@DevPatel-ji4rx]

@@datanash8200 im not struggling, its just that im new to the field and dont have much experience working with data

[@WebMagnets.]

I’m studying IT what do you recommend I familiarise myself with data science, maybe online free courses

[@datanash8200]

I used datacamp so it's the only one I am familiar with!

[@ArunKumar-bp5lo]

But if they is not much jobs in the market

[@kenamia9136]

It's not that it's hard to find a data science job but it's hard to pass the interviews.

[@sakatagintoki8835]

😂

[@Ewoof]

My friend is an international student desperately looking for data science job because if she doesn’t get a job, she will be deported in a month. She has some experience. If anybody has any advice, please reply to this comment.

[@andyn6053]

Just lie on your resume and make them think u already are working as a data scientist

[@Berks3240]

Wouldn't they find it out during the interview

[@thetechconsultant]

@@Berks3240 Believe the lie until it becomes the truth.

[@emanshwaihne8595]

Is it essential to have master degree to get a job

[@datanash8200]

No at all. An entry level job doesn't require one