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Hi! I'm keen to shift into data science. Any tips on where to start or skills to focus on? Would love your advice!

Vikram S. asked a question to Steve T.

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    Sandrine H. Employer Brand Ops And Innovation Lead

    Hi Vikram S.,


    Thank you for your question and for connecting with us on the Insider platform.


    To get into data science, build a strong foundation in statistics, Python programming, and data visualization. Learn how to clean and explore data using tools like Pandas and Matplotlib, then move on to basic machine learning with Scikit-learn. Practice with real datasets (like Titanic or housing data), share your projects on GitHub, and keep learning by doing.


    Most importantly, focus on communication—explaining your findings is just as critical as building the model.


    Wishing you all the best!