Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Data Scientists
Entry-level data science roles include "associate data scientist" and "data engineer," while related positions like "data analyst" or "product analyst" offer valuable stepping stones; Shailja suggests proactively seeking "more technical projects" and "Predictive Analytics projects" to advance a career in data science.
Entry-Level Jobs, Data Science, Career Development, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics
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Shailja Somani
Data Scientist
Cohere Health
Johns Hopkins University, 2020
Currently pursuing my MS in Applied Data Science at the University of San Diego (part-time online while working full-time)
Psychology
Technology
Data and Analytics
Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in data science include associate data scientist and data engineer.
2. Data analyst or product analyst roles can serve as stepping stones to a data scientist position.
3. Actively seeking out more technical and predictive analytics projects can help accelerate career growth within the field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions can an undergraduate college student consider in this field?
There are pretty clear roles, like an Associate Data Scientist or a Data Engineer. There are also roles that might be a little more removed, like a Data Analyst or a Product Analyst.
Those are still excellent stepping stones. I would always recommend taking that job, then talking to your manager or director.
You could say, "Hey, my goal is to grow into a Data Scientist. I would love to push for more technical projects, and I would love to push for more predictive analytics projects." You can then ask, "Is there anything that I could do with, like, five hours of my 40-hour work week?"