If you have a quantitative background in computer science, engineering, physics, finance, and related disciplines, you already have the core technical skill set to transition and excel in data science.
Candidates from a non-technical domain, on the other hand, have the advantage of domain knowledge. Doing well in data science requires a deep understanding of both the data (and the business domain) as well as the scientific aspects of analyzing data. I have seen and coached several candidates from non-traditional backgrounds in transitioning to data science and becoming successful practitioners and experts in the field. My general advice to candidates interested in data science is to realize that they might already have several skills relevant to the data science industry. You only need to bridge the gap in the skills you lack or are less confident in to crack jobs at top tech companies and startups successfully.
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