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Data science is one of the most sought-after and lucrative careers in the 21st century. According to Indeed, the average salary for a data scientist in India is ₹9,64,000 per year (It can go to any number, totally depends on the company, interview, experience), and the demand for data scientists is expected to grow by 28% by 2023. But how do you get hired as a data scientist, especially if you are a fresher or have limited experience? In this blog post, I will share some tips and tricks on how to target a perfect data science job for yourself, based on your skills, interests and goals.
What is data science and what do data scientists do?
Data science is the field of using scientific methods, algorithms and systems to extract insights from data. Data scientists use their technical and analytical skills to collect, organize, analyze and communicate data for various purposes, such as business decisions, product development, customer behavior, market trends and more.
Data scientists typically work in an IT department, but they may support every department in a company or organization, such as sales, operations, customer service and marketing. Some of the common responsibilities of data scientists are:
- Deciding which data sources to include in analyses
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