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bracelum:
Just to add to my previous comment... This will also be valuable to anyone considering a master's or career in Data Science

If you're choosing Data Science because The Harvard Business Review calls it "The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century", or because everyone says it is a hot job, you have to think deeply before getting into it. Here are 3 realities about the industry a lot of folks won't tell you.

1. If you don't like statistics, Data Science is not for you
To survive the industry, you must love statistics. And when I say statistics, I mean deep-level statistics. Data Science is deep-level statistics + some level of programming. Hence, your success in the industry depends on how much you love developing statistical models.

If you struggled with statistics courses in your undergrad, you might struggle in Data Science. Learning Python online does not make one a Data Scientist. It is your ability to develop a customer acquisition statistical model from scratch or your ability to develop a model for A/B testing from scratch that makes you proficient in Data Science.

So, before choosing to do a master's in DS, test your statistics knowledge thoroughly. If you can't cope with conditional probabilities, Markov Chains, Inverse Mills Ratio, logit model, probit models and other complex statistical models, you might want to rethink your data science dream.

2. Get Data Science Work Experience before getting your masters in the US
The job market for DS is hot, but what a lot of folks don't tell you is that there are >300 applicants to every Data Scientist job posting in the US. Everybody wants to become a Data Scientist and so the competition is very very tough. There is an oversupply of newly minted MS graduates for these positions and a lot of them do not have prior work experience. Aside from the brand name of your university and your network, what stands you out from the crowd is your work experience.

Also, a lot of Software Engineers are moving to DS cos it pays more. And those folks already have the programming skills + some experience working with Data Scientists in their jobs. A lot of quantitative academicians and postdocs (economics, statistics, engineering) are moving to DS cos it pays more than their $40K postdoc salaries. A lot of these folks already have research experience using most machine learning models and they don't mind taking entry-level roles in DS. A lot of Engineers have suddenly realized that DS is the bomb and are all attending bootcamps to boost their skills to make a switch to DS. Also, a lot of graduate students who after resuming their first semester realized that their degrees are not lucrative and are now switching to DS.

Now, these group of people makes up the >300 applicants per position in DS. To stand out, it is best you have prior work experience before coming to the US especially when you're not attending a top school where alums (that are hiring managers) can easily hire you and place you in their teams.

3. Domain Knowledge is Very Important
Data Science is everywhere. It is in tech, healthcare, logisitics, supply chain, engineering etc. It will be best to start in the industry where you have strong domain knowledge. If your undergrad is in biochem, it might be best to start as a Data Scientist in a biotech firm where you can flex your domain knowledge and learn the ropes of DS. After a while, you can then branch out to other industries like tech or marketing. Same applies to every field. Also, it might be easier getting your first job in your domain before branching out to other industries.


In summary, make sure you are very very comfortable in statistics, make sure you have prior work experience and make sure you are entering an industry you are comfortable with. These will go a long way to determine your success in the DS industry as a fresher.

Thank you so much.
Your reply is very valuable.

I have always been comfortable with mathematics and statistics during my undergrad studies. But I'm sure those were basic statistics.

Job experience is what I haven't gotten. And I don't know how to go about it as I haven't seen an intern position. But not relenting.

Hello,

Can one earn a Master's degree in a different course from the one in B.sc.

Microbiology - B.Sc.
Looking at Data Science - M.Sc.

No working experience in data science

mazizitonene:
Meanwhile I am currently being led by the spirit.....my spirit to be precise......if you are over 3 months in this business or you probably have close to or over 50+ domains and you haven't made a first sale. Mbok signify....your condition is critical.

Not critical o.
Any offer of help?

[quote author=CuddleBunnys post=75180827][/quote]still available? Although, for 3 months or so

Branduche:
Please reply mail

Check mail

Gcool2:
hello,I need your service.can we relate on Whatsap?0.8.1.6.8.3.4.0.1.9.2

Not on Whatsap.

Then no funds

How long does it take BrandBucket/BrandPa to sell a name?

EGBEDA101:
Congrats for the acceptance.

I guess Faruksenior and Haykay should be able to answer this.

How long did it take them to get back to you?

Thank you

It took them less than 3 weeks.

How do I fill in payment details on BrandPa?

I just got accpeted. Can I fill in Nigerian account details?

Rubbiish:
Expert in d house should help me appraise this domain
Callmeibironke . com

It is worth $55k on godaddy...is it a good buy?

Why naa

Callmeibironke:
$17 funds available for domain purchase.

3domains for 1100

4 for 1500 (rounding it up)

All $$$ booked.

Until next time I get funds o

javaRookie:
Need ur services bae.

PM

Callmeibironke:
$17 funds available for domain purchase.

3domains for 1100

4 for 1500 (rounding it up)

9 dollars gone

Dreydoe:
where are u ma?

replied



replied all pm

Dreydoe:
am interested in the 3domains... How do I contact u ma..

Abeg my WhatsApp 0.7.0.8.9.6.9.4.5.6.6.??

Not on whatsapp for now.

E.ma.il or PM

$17 funds available for domain purchase.

3domains for 1100

4 for 1500 (rounding it up)

Josmila:
Log into your account and create a ticket, specify the domain names you want services discontinued for and they'll reply requesting for a confirmation email from you, after which they'll notify you of the refund. Did one today for a name I spelled wrongly. Expecting the money to get my account in a few days.

Thank you so much for this.

HOW DO I CANCEL NETSOL ORDER TO GET REFUNDED?

I MADE MISTAKES WITH 2 NAMES

mikkycoins:
Nawa o,did you clear cookies? My payment can't go through

you are getting $1 with the link? let me clear cookies and try again

Netsol promo is ended o

It went through yesterday but now, $34.99. I think it ended an hour ago

Callmeibironke:
I just bought $7 at a little high rate

So, 3 domains will go for 1,100

then 4 for for 1500 (sorry rounded this up)

Just two people to take all the domain


If you have contacted me before and need to buy, do contact me,

Can't buy tonight though.

3 domains gone

I just bought $7 at a little high rate

So, 3 domains will go for 1,100

then 4 for for 1500 (sorry rounded this up)

Just two people to take all the domain


If you have contacted me before and need to buy, do contact me,

Can't buy tonight though.

Happy New Month


Question 2.

Consulting, consultant, consultants?

Roofing,Roofer,Roofers?

Plumbing, plumber, plumbers?

Which is best please?

Or can you use all three?

in the absence of "ing", which is next?

there is this domain name, might have expired before but I came up with it and, sadly it is penalized. But with very high cpc and low hundreds monthly searches.

A good idea?

ceeroh:
Hello

hello

FxTizzle:
Do you buy with foreign paypal?

yes

EGBEDA101:
Don't worry,it's just a matter of time and you would smile.

Please can you help me buy one domain from Netsol,I will send the money to you.


pleaseee.

No dollars available oooooo

0ubenji:
did u outbound without a BIN as i adviced earlier?

yes, i did o

buying domain morale is low after reading some pages back

Promxy94:
Babe hope the PayPal won't have issues later, and fund trapped in the account.
Because am interested.
And how will I be able to withdraw the funds in the PayPal, is it to my normal account

Using mine for a year now. Although, I don't receive more than $500 a month o. Just careful though. Then I sell almost immediately or use for purchase.

I don't know about the withdrawing funds to main account but I know people have a way of doing this. I haven't tried it or research more about it

DEBUU:
Pls which of these is better , a US PayPal or Nigerian PayPal account
I want to open a PayPal account.

I can open a PayPal that receives and pay for you. Not free though

I don't have more PayPal funds for now.
I'm sorry. But if I can get, I will let you guys know.