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Hello,
After more than 18 months of applying for jobs in my field (Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Wireless Communication) and in others (e.g., Data Science), in my country of origin, the country of graduation and residency (Canada), and other countries, I still haven't been called for any technical interview. I don't have experience, but I think I have some qualifications that I can build upon. So, the question is why I am not being considered?
I feel that the Data Science field is very competitive, because it seems that all people try to get in because of the hype around it, and I have little to no chance there in this wave, although I have been developing some related skills in Python and did some personal projects. Also, in my experience people are not willing to connect with me, maybe because I don't have much to offer in that area. One senior data scientist was nice enough to meet with me to edit my resume to look appealing for data science positions, but that was about it.
Currently, I am holding a short-term research position, but it will end in few months. I need to do something to land a job. I am thinking to get some certificate that may help me. I am thinking of three options:
1- Getting a master degree in computer science.
2- Getting a certificate in data science from a continuing education program from a local university.
3- Getting a certificate in networking, like CCNA.
Which one is better? I care about how much time it takes, and how much money it costs, but I also care if it will pay off when I finish.
What do you think? If you have any other suggestion, I am all ears.
Thanks in advance
After more than 18 months of applying for jobs in my field (Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Wireless Communication) and in others (e.g., Data Science), in my country of origin, the country of graduation and residency (Canada), and other countries, I still haven't been called for any technical interview. I don't have experience, but I think I have some qualifications that I can build upon. So, the question is why I am not being considered?
I feel that the Data Science field is very competitive, because it seems that all people try to get in because of the hype around it, and I have little to no chance there in this wave, although I have been developing some related skills in Python and did some personal projects. Also, in my experience people are not willing to connect with me, maybe because I don't have much to offer in that area. One senior data scientist was nice enough to meet with me to edit my resume to look appealing for data science positions, but that was about it.
Currently, I am holding a short-term research position, but it will end in few months. I need to do something to land a job. I am thinking to get some certificate that may help me. I am thinking of three options:
1- Getting a master degree in computer science.
2- Getting a certificate in data science from a continuing education program from a local university.
3- Getting a certificate in networking, like CCNA.
Which one is better? I care about how much time it takes, and how much money it costs, but I also care if it will pay off when I finish.
What do you think? If you have any other suggestion, I am all ears.
Thanks in advance