Hebraeem:
Thank you for your advice. It is quite insightful. I'm grateful. Please are there any common certifications one should get to stand out in this field? And how much can you say COVID has impacted this emerging field in terms of job availability? Thank you.

I don't think there are well known certifications for this area of specialisation except to be very proficient and be able to demonstrate it. Covid has impacted most field of study but in my humble opinion, this going to grow bigger and bigger. Data is the new gold!

Aphrodite007:


Very good advice. It’s literally what I tell my mentees. I tell them to Look at a job spec of their dream job and build themselves to the point that they can tick all of them off.

I’m also happy that you pointed out that UK doesn’t care about degrees.

If I could advise this person, it will be that they should change that course to computing because data is too narrow. Computing gives the opportunity to be anything, provided they certify! The world changes every day, the last thing anyone wants is to be stuck in Data when a new thing comes and replaces Data.

Hebraeem, please post this in the student section, if you’re from there. So students stop limiting themselves.

They don't need to change nada. Even in computing, you generate structured and unstructured data every second, people need to analyse it. There are data lakes, databases and data warehouses everywhere now where insights and reports need to be generated. So, this is not going anywhere. It has been established that we have more connected devices accessing various social media platforms, APIs & microservices generating humoguous volume of data in petabyte scale upon which some form of intelligence is required. In fact, all the fintechs, startups, banks, telecoms every area rely on data to function. See, some data analysts are even providing Boris with information everyday on Covid19...that is why they put lexusgs430's area in tier 60 I will advise anyone with flair for analytics to jump on it.

wonlasewonimi:


I don't think there are well known certifications for this area of specialisation except to be very proficient and be able to demonstrate it. Covid has impacted most field of study but in my humble opinion, this going to grow bigger and bigger. Data is the new gold!



They don't need to change nada. Even in computing, you generate structured and unstructured data every second, people need to analyse it. There are data lakes, databases and data warehouses everywhere now where insights need to be generated. So, this is not going anywhere. It has been established that we have more connected devices accessing various social media platforms, APIs & microservices generating humoguous volume of data in petabyte scale upon which some form of intelligence is required. In fact, all the fintechs, startups, banks, telecoms every area rely on data to function. See, some data analysts are even providing Boris with information everyday on Covid19...that is why they put lexusgs430's area in tier 60 I will advise anyone with flair for analytics to jump on it.

And all I ever do is, wish you well...........

Lexusgs430:



And all I ever do is, wish you well...........

sebi you get odeshi ..You're covered jare my brother from another mother.. I just wanted to fish you out ni.

wonlasewonimi:


sebi you get odeshi ..You're covered jare my brother from another mother.. I just wanted to fish you out ni.

It's live, in my left pocket...........

Hebraeem:
I am not sure you get my question. Please are there any data analysts whether in Finance or IT industry on this thread who can answer my questions concerning job applications and career paths in Data Analytics/Science in the UK? I am an Msc Data analytics student who started in October at University of Huddersfield. Thanks.
@Aprokodaughter The thread you referred me to, mostly consists of prospective students.

https://webinar.datasciencedreamjob.com/registration?utm_source=ig-fb&utm_medium=ad&fbclid=PAAaZ-3QlByN3XvCp_yuZ1--oUX3MH13JxHZisE7x8xGBLnCbHEq4oUoT-AI8

This popped up on my Instagram feed. There is no harm joining the free webnair as you might learn something valuable.

Oh I see why now. I have a pay as you go sim. I'll seek other alternatives. Thank you!

Zeecos:

You’d either download the Vodafone app or login to your account on their website. It’s an add-on. It won’t work on pay as you go sims though.

Pls I need help, I am planning to apply for student visa for Msc but my fear is I don't know if I would be granted cos I had pass in my first degree(HND) what are the chances, and if not what other options can I go for?

Maybe you should go for a top up degree

Olawamiwale06:
Pls I need help, I am planning to apply for student visa for Msc but my fear is I don't know if I would be granted cos I had pass in my first degree(HND) what are the chances, and if not what other options can I go for?

Greetings people,
I went to pick up my BRP after quarantine period but i was told that BRP is not in the post office and they told me to check back, which i did, but still same unavailable response. Please how do i go about this? i am thinking of contacting Home office.

Olawamiwale06:
Pls I need help, I am planning to apply for student visa for Msc but my fear is I don't know if I would be granted cos I had pass in my first degree(HND) what are the chances, and if not what other options can I go for?

To be honest it hard ooo so i wont lie or sugar coat it for you

To get MSC with HND is not easy as not all schools accept then to have pass be it BSC or HND that is not easy. Most schools will say how can you cope academically if you are coming with pass from HND

Maybe check in nigeria if you can do a PGD and having good grades in that might be the bridge that can help you cross to MSC

Pls is a house with an EPC rating of D okay?

ritskotixy:
Greetings people,
I went to pick up my BRP after quarantine period but i was told that BRP is not in the post office and they told me to check back, which i did, but still same unavailable response. Please how do i go about this? i am thinking of contacting Home office.

Yes you should contact home office and your school immigration adviser if possible, I guess covid is really hitting them hard because I’m facing the same issue and it’s so frustrating

Olawamiwale06:
Pls I need help, I am planning to apply for student visa for Msc but my fear is I don't know if I would be granted cos I had pass in my first degree(HND) what are the chances, and if not what other options can I go for?

Have you any relevant working experience to your proposed field of study?
That's another thing that could be of help in the admission process.

wonlasewonimi:


I don't think there are well known certifications for this area of specialisation except to be very proficient and be able to demonstrate it. Covid has impacted most field of study but in my humble opinion, this going to grow bigger and bigger. Data is the new gold!



They don't need to change nada. Even in computing, you generate structured and unstructured data every second, people need to analyse it. There are data lakes, databases and data warehouses everywhere now where insights and reports need to be generated. So, this is not going anywhere. It has been established that we have more connected devices accessing various social media platforms, APIs & microservices generating humoguous volume of data in petabyte scale upon which some form of intelligence is required. In fact, all the fintechs, startups, banks, telecoms every area rely on data to function. See, some data analysts are even providing Boris with information everyday on Covid19...that is why they put lexusgs430's area in tier 60 I will advise anyone with flair for analytics to jump on it.

I assure you, I know it’s going nowhere. I’m just saying don’t put yourself in a box.

People that made compact discs also thought it was going nowhere. Network engineers thought Networking was the new diamond, physical server providers thought same, the same way Project managers thought they were the new hotcakes. Now the new thing with data is reading states rather than value. Things change. Be agile.

Btw a small company is likely to employ a computing graduate than a data graduate, just so they feel safe that the person can do more than data.

As for certs, proving that you have python, r, and basic sql knowledge is enough.

Thank you for your advice. I will collate these posts and post there now.

Aphrodite007:


Very good advice. It’s literally what I tell my mentees. I tell them to Look at a job spec of their dream job and build themselves to the point that they can tick all of them off.

I’m also happy that you pointed out that UK doesn’t care about degrees.

If I could advise this person, it will be that they should change that course to computing because data is too narrow. Computing gives the opportunity to be anything, provided they certify! The world changes every day, the last thing anyone wants is to be stuck in Data when a new thing comes and replaces Data.

Hebraeem, please post this in the student section, if you’re from there. So students stop limiting themselves.

Thank you. I will ensure to take note of all you have said.

wonlasewonimi:


I don't think there are well known certifications for this area of specialisation except to be very proficient and be able to demonstrate it. Covid has impacted most field of study but in my humble opinion, this going to grow bigger and bigger. Data is the new gold!



They don't need to change nada. Even in computing, you generate structured and unstructured data every second, people need to analyse it. There are data lakes, databases and data warehouses everywhere now where insights and reports need to be generated. So, this is not going anywhere. It has been established that we have more connected devices accessing various social media platforms, APIs & microservices generating humoguous volume of data in petabyte scale upon which some form of intelligence is required. In fact, all the fintechs, startups, banks, telecoms every area rely on data to function. See, some data analysts are even providing Boris with information everyday on Covid19...that is why they put lexusgs430's area in tier 60 I will advise anyone with flair for analytics to jump on it.

Wawu! Thanks Boss. God bless.

Ralphlauren:


https://webinar.datasciencedreamjob.com/registration?utm_source=ig-fb&utm_medium=ad&fbclid=PAAaZ-3QlByN3XvCp_yuZ1--oUX3MH13JxHZisE7x8xGBLnCbHEq4oUoT-AI8

This popped up on my Instagram feed. There is no harm joining the free webnair as you might learn something valuable.

I do understand what you mean. Concerning computing, what I have noticed so far is that even after offering the course it's not as broad as you say as most times, for example in my school, those students have to select optional modules to tailor their course work to their heart desire as the number of modules can't exceed 8. Not that they get to know it all. I guess this is where obtaining certifications for various skills and domain comes in. Thanks again.

Aphrodite007:


I assure you, I know it’s going nowhere. I’m just saying don’t put yourself in a box.

People that made compact discs also thought it was going nowhere. Network engineers thought Networking was the new diamond, physical server providers thought same, the same way Project managers thought they were the new hotcakes. Now the new thing with data is reading states rather than value. Things change. Be agile.

Btw a small company is likely to employ a computing graduate than a data graduate, just so they feel safe that the person can do more than data.

As for certs, proving that you have python, r, and basic sql knowledge is enough.

Aphrodite007:


I assure you, I know it’s going nowhere. I’m just saying don’t put yourself in a box.

People that made compact discs also thought it was going nowhere. Network engineers thought Networking was the new diamond, physical server providers thought same, the same way Project managers thought they were the new hotcakes. Now the new thing with data is reading states rather than value. Things change. Be agile.

Btw a small company is likely to employ a computing graduate than a data graduate, just so they feel safe that the person can do more than data.

As for certs, proving that you have python, r, and basic sql knowledge is enough.

Miss Aphrodite, let me tell you data analytics has come to stay. I think it more or less complements IT. Most people with good and in demand IT skill knows feck all about analytics. I cant believe you're saying data is going theway of dinosaur, that's like saying people wont use their personal details anymore. Even if that happens, the identifiers are alsoanother form of data open to analyses.

Like I said earlier, we cant stop generating data; it is coming to us like stream in this modern age of big data, AI and Machine learning. Tell me any aspect of life that data is not generated. Even Home office is using it to determine skills gap and professional they want from different countries.

Do you know supermarkets like tesco et al leverage data analytics in their stores? They use it to determine footfall in each of their stores across the country this is what helps them make decision on whether to set up a new store in proximity. Apart from that, everything you buy in stores have been carefully placed based on some insightful analytics. If you want to buy a condom, they will place some lubes beside it. If you want to buy birthday card for a kid, they will place princess Elsa frozen cake not too far from it and so on. There was a report I report i read whilst working working for one of these supermarkets. They said they did some analyses to determine every item pairs most people buy in each store and they have been specifically place closer to each other in order to increase sales.

Data scientists/analysts add value to organisations in general, it is a good box to be in.

If not for data, cybersecurity will not be hotcake now. That shiit is not going anywhere!

Advice needed guys;

Wifey is going for masters in broadcast journalism and we are applying for the visa together.

I have a bachelors degree in Agric economics obtained in 2010. However, this travel decision has made me decide to pursue a career in nursing.

As a dependant, I plan to do care jobs for as long, to get the experience and knowledge needed.

Which is advisable between getting a Bsc (3yrs) or Msc (2yrs)

Does any of the degree have advantage over the other when registering with NMC uk.

Ps: I have a B.Agric degree obtained in the year 2010

Lexusgs430 Bourne007

wonlasewonimi:


Miss Aphrodite, let me tell you data analytics has come to stay. I think it more or less complements IT. Most people with good and in demand IT skill knows feck all about analytics. I cant believe you're saying data is going theway of dinosaur, that's like saying people wont use their personal details anymore. Even if that happens, the identifiers are alsoanother form of data open to analyses.

Like I said earlier, we cant stop generating data; it is coming to us like stream in this modern age of big data, AI and Machine learning. Tell me any aspect of life that data is not generated. Even Home office is using it to determine skills gap and professional they want from different countries.

Do you know supermarkets like tesco et al leverage data analytics in their stores? They use it to determine footfall in each of their stores across the country this is what helps them make decision on whether to set up a new store in proximity. Apart from that, everything you buy in stores have been carefully placed based on some insightful analytics. If you want to buy a condom, they will place some lubes beside it. If you want to buy birthday card for a kid, they will place princess Elsa frozen cake not too far from it and so on. There was a report I report i read whilst working working for one of these supermarkets. They said they did some analyses to determine every item pairs most people buy in each store and they have been specifically place closer to each other in order to increase sales.

Data scientists/analysts add value to organisations in general, it is a good box to be in.

If not for data, cybersecurity will not be hotcake now. That shiit is not going anywhere!

Ok

wonlasewonimi:


Miss Aphrodite, let me tell you data analytics has come to stay. I think it more or less complements IT. Most people with good and in demand IT skill knows feck all about analytics. I cant believe you're saying data is going theway of dinosaur, that's like saying people wont use their personal details anymore. Even if that happens, the identifiers are alsoanother form of data open to analyses.

Like I said earlier, we cant stop generating data; it is coming to us like stream in this modern age of big data, AI and Machine learning. Tell me any aspect of life that data is not generated. Even Home office is using it to determine skills gap and professional they want from different countries.

Do you know supermarkets like tesco et al leverage data analytics in their stores? They use it to determine footfall in each of their stores across the country this is what helps them make decision on whether to set up a new store in proximity. Apart from that, everything you buy in stores have been carefully placed based on some insightful analytics. If you want to buy a condom, they will place some lubes beside it. If you want to buy birthday card for a kid, they will place princess Elsa frozen cake not too far from it and so on. There was a report I report i read whilst working working for one of these supermarkets. They said they did some analyses to determine every item pairs most people buy in each store and they have been specifically place closer to each other in order to increase sales.

Data scientists/analysts add value to organisations in general, it is a good box to be in.

If not for data, cybersecurity will not be hotcake now. That shiit is not going anywhere!

“Miss Aphrodite” isn’t saying data analytics would phase out. She is saying “Do not limit yourself to one thing and getting stuck in one box”. A lot of people who were FORTRAN/COBOL programmers many years ago would practically be useless in today’s world.

Data, AI, etc are the “hot” things now. What are the chances it’d still be hot in a few years from now? Something else could be the next big thing, space travel?

In summary, don’t limit yourself!

Olalekank:

“Miss Aphrodite” isn’t saying data analytics would phase out. She is saying “Do not limit yourself to one thing and getting stuck in one box”. A lot of people who were FORTRAN/COBOL programmers many years ago would practically be useless in today’s world.

Data, AI, etc are the “hot” things now. What are the chances it’d still be hot in a few years from now? Something else could be the next big thing, space travel?

In summary, don’t limit yourself!

I agree with both of you. Good luck with anyone who wants to be multiskilled with all the world's distractions. I know I struggle having all these babymamas

akanniade10:
Advice needed guys;

Wifey is going for masters in broadcast journalism and we are applying for the visa together.

I have a bachelors degree in Agric economics obtained in 2010. However, this travel decision has made me decide to pursue a career in nursing.

As a dependant, I plan to do care jobs for as long, to get the experience and knowledge needed.

Which is advisable between getting a Bsc (3yrs) or Msc (2yrs)

Does any of the degree have advantage over the other when registering with NMC uk.

Ps: I have a B.Agric degree obtained in the year 2010

Lexusgs430 Bourne007

I saw you tagged me in another post with the same content. . ... I am always cautious about giving advice on field that are not my direct line of hussle because info I have might be generic or hearsay so please do your own finding

This nursing education means you be on tier 4 dependent and be studying?... if yes, There are currently no restrictions on dependants studying in the UK so that ok. However nursing can be intensive and have placements so you might have to pick a struggle . Money or schooling. If you want to school then it might be hard to work in the care job for let's say full time or 40 hours. If you are financially ok then you both can face the school with minimum need to work

On the issue of bsc or msc. I been told in UK no much difference. Both will get you to the end of entering the door in nursing. However I saw a comment that if you decide to go back to Nigeria then Nigeria might not accept that 2 years msc nursing . Apart from going to naija for uk. I would choose MSC over BSC

My problem with nursing is their pay structure for all the effort involved. I dont think it pays well although there is stability.

I would say maybe you come first as a dependent , stay one or two years, study the uk system and then make decisions based on your first hand experience in UK regarding what best.... when you come as you check for care job , also check other areas in admin or support so you dont limit yourself. You might just get a good breakthrough into an area not even thought about and grow from there

Can I do a top up degree as someome just advice me?

To be honest it hard ooo so i wont lie or sugar coat it for you

To get MSC with HND is not easy as not all schools accept then to have pass be it BSC or HND that is not easy. Most schools will say how can you cope academically if you are coming with pass from HND

Maybe check in nigeria if you can do a PGD and having good grades in that might be the bridge that can help you cross to MSC [/quote]

Pls who has any link to cheap flight to London or Birmingham? Maybe student discount or something..

Bourne007:
A Tier 2 migrant can be self employed. As long as you run the business for no more than 20 hours per week and outside of your sponsored working hours. The role must be the similar to your sponsor unless the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Thank you �

Thank you. I will just go with PAYE

LagosismyHome:


On face value I would say NO ...... however for Tier 2 , they need to work full time for their sponsor . However it is still allowed that they can undertake a permitted 20 hours supplementary to work in the same category as original leave and continue to work for the main employer.

So I know a doctor that opened limited company to be able to work the 20 hours locum as the supplementary work.

However in that case he could not be the DIRECTOR of the company and had to add a friend as the Director and pull the earnings / salary out that way .

Mamatukwas:


I can only Sigh. My mouth can’t say what my eye is seeing!

Ma please I sent you a PM. I need to send stuff from Nigeria to the UK. Please reply thank you

Hi All

Please I need your input on a question.

My aunt applied with her hubby for visit visa, five years. Their last visa was five years visa too.

On picking up, one came with 5years, hers came with 6 months.

None of them has ever overstayed. The longest she stayed was 4 months and the whole 5 years was used like thrice.

We have contacted the DMC and their response was it is the decision of the visa officer. My question is can we get a refund? 6 months visa is 95pounds, 5 years is 655. If yes, how please?

Yes you can apply for refund Cus you didn’t get what you paid for. Check the immigration section of Gov.uk

twizzie:
Hi All

Please I need your input on a question.

My aunt applied with her hubby for visit visa, five years. Their last visa was five years visa too.

On picking up, one came with 5years, hers came with 6 months.

None of them has ever overstayed. The longest she stayed was 4 months and the whole 5 years was used like thrice.

We have contacted the DMC and their response was it is the decision of the visa officer. My question is can we get a refund? 6 months visa is 95pounds, 5 years is 655. If yes, how please?