ShiftED: Future-Proof Your Career: Break Into Data | Washington, D.C.

About this event

Data is everywhere. It's the new hotness in the job market. Every company wants to tell their story with data. Every job description is looking for "data-driven" individuals. But what does that all mean?

Join us for a peek into a day in the life of a variety data professionals and find out the various career paths, the in-demand skills needed, barriers to entry and how to break into a career in the data field.

Takeaways

In this session, we will cover

• Daily tasks and responsibilities of a variety data professionals
• The differences between data analytics and data science
• Hiring process and career progression for data professionals
• Technologies and common tools for data professionals
• Useful resources and materials for aspiring data scientists and analysts