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Got messaged by a C3 . ai recruiter. Read that wlb is bad and that the interview process is absurdly long, but the Glassdoor reviews are 4.2 and can't find actual hours worked posted by anyone. How's the culture really? I'd be aiming for DS consulting, something more functional but with DS/ML concepts as my differentiator.
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As someone that had just finished a Data Analytics and Tableau course with LSU, I would say its worth it if you have no exposure whatsoever. However, Ive found that having a unique portfolio is much more important than the cert, especially when you are interviewing you can discuss the unique project as a talking point. A cert just says you can possibly do the work whereas the unique portfolio can show much more about you and your skill set.
MLE is NOT data science. A cert actually goes a long way in that field. Certs are pointless in data science because it is an academic matter largely, publications and degrees are more important to think about
Publication ofc helps but it’s overkill for the vast majority of desirable DS positions apart from the most technically advanced roles
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Consulting firms care a lot about certs, tech industry doesn't
I’d say do both - some employers will care, not all will. But do what’s covered and will get paid for through work.
What employers can you recommend that they don’t look at your certificates and credentials?
No useless
It’s often useful for certifying that you can do the work *on a specific platform* (eg that you’ve learned the ins and outs of Databricks)
It’s not a certification of your data science competence more broadly. For that, you need to point to past experience (can be job, or personal projects).
Some employers will stupidly think the certificate is proof of skill. Other employers care about the certs for other reasons (eg consultancies like to name drop on their collateral). To an extent, it’s a question of what you’re optimising for: Do you want to appease the people who don’t get it, but who might be the ones signing your paycheque? Or do you want to go work for people that prioritise impact rather than optics? (I know it sounds like I have a clear opinion on which is better, but I think it’s totally legitimate to eg go for a cushy corporate job that might end up not being the most impactful but which will have good WLB and pay, and also not require you to be in the top 0.1% to succeed)
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I’d suggest learning and getting certified if you’ve the extra money or can get it sponsored.
I can easily get it sponsored through my employer. The issue is the time commitment.
Some federal contracts require personel (key and non-key) to have certifications.
Just curious, what project based courses are you referring to?