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351. Zone 4 Highlights: Stylish Streatham Perfect for the Student Experience October 01, 2019 So you’ve decided to come to London to study, and you’re making the move away from your home comforts to the unknown, sprawling and exciting UK capital. You might be feeling a little nervous, especially since choosing excellent accommodation is so important. Well fear not, because I have the perfect destination for you: Streatham! If you are looking for shared housing or a homestay, London and its many districts are well connected to this relaxed but up-and-coming southwest suburb. Streatham not only has great transport links, but also lots of high street facilities and the gorgeous green ... (read more) Author: Laura Jeeves

352. Data Science Careers: How do I find a data science job without experience? September 30, 2019 Before one can think about applying for jobs you need to build the right foundation for yourself, and make sure you have got the skill set that employers are looking for. Luckily there are many resources for people out who want to learn about statistics, machine learning or data science. For instance one can take free online courses from platforms such as Coursera, EdX and even Udemy. Once you have gained the basic foundation, you can get some on-the-job learning and if it comes to it even internships could prove to be very useful, so definitely don't turn them down! In some cases inter... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

353. Five hacks used by students to buy university degree September 30, 2019 These days it has become difficult to determine the authenticity of a degree certificate. Most employers no longer request for documents and instead are requiring potential employees to demonstrate their skills. Such has made internship, and on-the-job training has become popular. The certificate black market has become sophisticated, and it is easy to buy a certificate now than ever before. Moreover, students that are in the program are cheating their way to graduation by buying assignment essays and earning grades without even knowing the course content. Here are five tricks students are usi... (read more) Author: Simon College

354. Data Science Jobs: What is the future of data science as a career... September 27, 2019 Here in the UK there is a growing demand for data scientists, much so that the growing demand is leaving the UK vulnerable to skills shortages. As of May 2019 demand for workers with specialist data skills like data scientists and data engineers has more then tripled over 5 years (+231%), according to a labour market analysis report commissioned. For Your Information: We are currently building an online careers portal - datasciencejobs for those who are aspiring to work within big data or who already work within the field and are looking for careers specifically within the areas of data s... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

355. Data Science Jobs: Is data science really a rising career...? September 26, 2019 Yes, Data science is a rising career if you look at a career in terms of job trends in relation to growth. Stats show that the US could potentially have as many as 250,000 open data science jobs by 2024 and that the data science skills gap will mean that companies are scrambling to train or hire talent in the coming years. The reasons why data science is such a fast growing job are due to the following reasons: The amount of data has skyrocketed. Due to the fact that the amount of data has grown exponentially, so has the need for people that can read and analyze it. Data driven decisions... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

356. Data Science Careers: How do I learn data science by myself? September 26, 2019 Well, it probably isn't possible to learn data science all by oneself, although its certainly possible to learn parts of data science on your own. Putting everything together would require the help of other people, for example a mentor or a group of people who can guide you through processes, what is important, tips etc.. Ofcourse there are many resources online that can help you learn, tutorials, courses etc and there is no doubt that you can get pretty good, however you need to be confident that you can use and assimilate your learning in practical and novel situations. For Your In... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

357. Data Science jobs: What major should I choose if I want to be a data scientist? September 26, 2019 The following degree subjects may be particularly useful: computer science data science/computer and data science engineering mathematics mathematics and operational research physics statistics, or any other subject that tests your analytical skills. Some large employers offer data science graduate training schemes, which take roughly two years to complete. However, some schemes will accept graduates from any discipline and others will specify the degree subjects they will accept. For Your Information: We are currently building an online careers portal - datascientistjobs for ... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

358. Data Science Jobs: Why is data science important? September 26, 2019 To answer the question why data science is important you have to consider what data science and big data can do for the average citizen: The results of data science are already working their magic in our day to day lives. Take for instance the internet. There are more websites than one can imagine (a quick google search suggests 1 billion which is a figure that is actually hard to imagine). Every time you use Google to search, data science is working in the background to sift through those 1 billion websites in order to bring you the information you want. Data science brings us Facebook and Tw... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

359. Data Science Careers: Do data scientists code? September 26, 2019 Most of them can, however some don’t. A number of years ago very few people were using the job title “data scientist”, the internet was still in its infancy and coding was a must. Nowadays, with many algorithms already worked out and available online, coding doesn't seem to be a "must" any more. If you decide you're not a coder, and you want an alternative path to becoming a data scientist, then perhaps statistics is the way to go. For Your Information: We are currently building an online careers portal - datascientistjobs for those who are aspiring to work within big data or who alr... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

360. Data Science Careers: Can a Software Engineer become a Data Scientist? September 26, 2019 Well it is certainly possible to go from being a Software Engineer to becoming a Data Scientist and people have done it, although it is by no means easy. You would need to fully understand core concepts and techniques in data science and this could be gained by for example starting courses online. One could learn python for data science on courses on Udemy for instance, however this is easier said then done. It can be a time consuming process, especially when you have a job in a totally different field. You would need to be pretty determined to get through it. As well as courses one ... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

361. Data Science Jobs: Are too many people training to become data scientists? September 26, 2019 Maybe yes (hypothetically) and definitely no. Yes (hypothetically) in the sense that perhaps the field may not expand sufficiently enough to be able to accommodate everyone in the future. No in the sense that when training to become a data scientist one learns all sorts of skills, such as problem solving approaches and such skills are transferable and could be used or be important in other areas. Hence, if anyone studying data science or machine learning for instance doesn’t get a specific job within data science (as in the job title) there will be ways to apply that knowledge and sk... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

362. Data Science Jobs: What is the difference between data science and statistics? September 26, 2019 Answered Aug 23 Statistics is more of a traditional field, one based on a scientific method of sorts (for example hypothesis testing). While data scientists are often more proficient at programming, those in statistics excel more with the underlying theory, designing experiments and analyzing data to test a certain hypothesis. Overall it can be stated that data scientists use statistical methods to discover problems. Those working in statistics use statistical methods to answer problems. For Your Information: We are currently building an online careers portal - datasciencecareers fo... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

363. Data Science Jobs: What are the job responsibilities of a data analyst? September 24, 2019 A Data Analyst will take the work done by the Data Scientist and perform deeper analytics with it using platforms like R, Python, SQL, VBA (Excel). The focus of a Data Analyst is to work out why a number has happened rather than traditional roles which might have simply presented the results as management information. For example, if a retail business sells 10 products on a Monday and the previous Monday, they sold 20, a Data Analyst will work to find the root cause of the difference between the two days and feed that back in to the relevant teams. Often, a Data Analyst will display their... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

364. Data Science Jobs: Are data science bootcamps worth it to get a data science job September 24, 2019 The value in a data science boot camp is the fact that you are there to learn and one is surrounded by people with the same goal. It is much easier to learn in an environment like that then on your own; you will also learn from smart people there trying to learn things which you could find pretty inspiring. Also having the direction which a boot camp designed to take you into the world of data science gives you a good amount of breadth in the field of data science. This can be hard to get when trying to learn on your own. However, there are some costs to such bootcamps: They can be pretty... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

365. Data Science Careers: What do data managers do September 24, 2019 A Data Manager will usually be an experienced data professional with a more strategic view of how data can be leveraged as a business asset for commercial use. They will understand a number of different roles, without necessarily being a master of any, in order to direct the team and promote a data culture both inside and outside of the organisation. A role like this is incredibly important as Data Science projects are only useful if they have a practical or commercial purpose that provides a real-world benefit. For example, what if somebody in a Marketing team asked the Data Scientist to... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

366. Data Science Careers: Roles in Data Science explained September 24, 2019 Data Science has grown phenomenally over the last few years and with that, so have the variety of roles and responsibilities within the field. Sometimes, the creative names of job roles are hard to decipher, and it leaves us wondering exactly what our area of focus needs to be. This post explains some of the different areas of Data Science and the technical skills or knowledge you would typically need to be successful in the positions. Here are some of the common ones you would have come across. Data Scientist You will find that most people working in data are referred to as a Data Sc... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

367. Data Science Jobs: What does a data scientist do September 24, 2019 You will find that most people working in data are referred to as a Data Scientist, mainly because it is such a broad remit. We’ve even seen terms such as “Citizen Data Scientist” become popularised which simply means people who aren’t trained or qualified in the field but have taught themselves many of the applications. A true Data Scientist is someone who can master several skills right through from working with raw data, using statistical techniques via data programming tools like Python or R and is able to present all those insights in a simple way to a wider business. The main functi... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

368. Data Science Careers: What is the difference between a data analyst and a data scientist September 24, 2019 Data Scientist You will find that most people working in data are referred to as a Data Scientist, mainly because it is such a broad remit. We’ve even seen terms such as “Citizen Data Scientist” become popularised which simply means people who aren’t trained or qualified in the field but have taught themselves many of the applications. A true Data Scientist is someone who can master several skills right through from working with raw data, using statistical techniques via data programming tools like Python or R and is able to present all those insights in a simple way to a wider busin... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

369. Data Science Jobs: Why is Data Science the Sexiest job of the 21st Century? September 24, 2019 From a quick Google search, it was way back in 2012 that Data Science was first coined as the sexiest job in the 21st Century. The demand for Data Scientists quickly raced ahead of the supply making it into a incredibly sought after skill as companies looked to find somebody who was part analyst, part hacker, part storyteller and part advisor. The growth in smart technology of big companies like Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon and the rise of new digital services such as Netflix and Spotify, Data Science began to boom as businesses could see the power of machine learning, natural language... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

370. Data Science Careers: What are among the best industries to work in as a data scientist September 24, 2019 Due to the fact that there are improving capabilities of big data platforms this has resulted in new opportunities within different industries. Below are 4 industries (out of many) with operations that are shaped by big data. Banking and finance: Real time analytics are helping in for example helping combating financial frauds and predicting market disasters. Data science can also be used in auditing to detect irregularities and manage customer data to lessen financial risks Healthcare: The healthcare industry due to having to deal with issues such as unusable data and rising costs means... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

371. Data Science Jobs: How is the data science job market in the UK? September 24, 2019 The data science job market in the UK is buoyant, and it is likely that it will only get even better in the future. It is buoyant not only amongst start ups but also among more established companies According to a study 80% of UK companies are/were planning to hire data scientists or seek data consultancy in 2019. That is a high percentage! According to another study which surveyed 200 company leaders, economic uncertainty is increasing demand for data science. Of the 200 organisations 33% said that they would be hiring a data scientist. For Your Information: We are currently buildin... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

372. Data Science Jobs: How easy is to land a job in Data Science and Analytics in the UK? September 24, 2019 It’s hard to quantify whether it is easy or not easy to get a job in data science and Analytics in the UK. “Easy” means different things to different people. However relevant skill sets, work experience and professional development will certainly make it easier to land a job in Data Science and Analytics in the UK. Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Good communication and presentation skills in order to explain your work to people who don't understand the concepts behind data analysis. Planning, time management and organisational skills The abilit... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

373. Data Science Jobs and Machine learning jobs: How can I get a Machine Learning/Data Science job in 12 months September 24, 2019 It all depends where you are currently on your journey. However, you can certainly help yourself in getting a machine learning/ data science job as quickly as you can if you take the following points on board: Be motivated and be clear in terms of your motivation as learning Data Science can be hard. It is easy to loose enthusiasm so if you are clear in your motivation it will make the times that you struggle easier to handle. Pick one programming language and stick to it. Don’t just do online tutorials, if you do you can get bogged down and deceive yourself into thinking that you know ... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

374. Data Science Jobs: Where are all the high-paying data science jobs in the UK September 24, 2019 Before mentioning where are all the high-paying data science jobs in the UK (as of August 2019) here are a few general facts regarding data science jobs in the UK. *The average Data scientist salary is £53,131. This is 55.5% above the national average advertised salary of £34,164. *The top companies hiring for Data scientist roles include Facebook, Expedia and AstraZeneca. *Year-on-year pay for Data scientist jobs has gone down 2.1% year-on-year, compared to an annual change of 3.3% for all jobs. The highest paying areas for a data scientist as of August 2019 are as below (... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

375. Data Science jobs and machine learning jobs: What is the difference between Data Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Science, Machine Le September 24, 2019 Data Science has grown phenomenally over the last few years and with that, so have the variety of roles and responsibilities within the field. Sometimes, the creative names of job roles are hard to decipher, and it leaves us wondering exactly what our area of focus needs to be. This post explains some of the different areas of Data Science and the technical skills or knowledge you would typically need to be successful in the positions. Here are some of the common ones you would have come across. Data Scientist You will find that most people working in data are referred to as a Data S... (read more) Author: Harris Elahi

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