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I agree with parts of both statements. On one hand, if you're looking to seriously get into data science then it's going to be hard to even get interviews with
by haggy 9y ago
I agree with parts of both statements. On one hand, if you're looking to seriously get into data science then it's going to be hard to even get interviews with companies that are looking for real data scientists without those pieces of paper (diplomas). On the other hand, I agree that with enough dedication and effort you can teach yourself anything (after all, university is largely just you teaching yourself with the help of a schedule set by an institution).
- thewarrior 9y agoI don't want to design the next self driving car. Just design models that deliver business value.
- gorbachev 9y agoMy company is hiring data scientists all the time. Nobody looks at the education section of the resume of the candidates we get. We look at what the person has actually done, and then we interview to make sure the resume wasn't filled with lies about that experience.
- StavrosK 9y agoThat has been my experience as well. Not a single person has ever asked me "what's your degree", but everyone looks at my projects and past work.