Overview
When looking for a job in data science, it is important to remember that working with data is a metaskill; there’s not only one specific skillset required to succeed in this line of work. Companies recruit for various roles, and each of these positions requires different competencies. This video describes who does what and how data professionals with different job titles contribute to a business.
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