Monday, May 1, 2017

Data scientists really love their jobs, survey finds - Natalie Gagliordi - Between the Lines

According to a CrowdFlower survey, more than 90 percent of data scientists said they were happy doing their jobs, and nearly 50 percent said they were thrilled. Data scientists are effectively the human engine behind today's most pivotal technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and algorithms and analytics. This report suggests most practicing data scientists are well aware of their importance and relish the job stability. Nearly 90 percent of data scientists are contacted at least once a month for new job opportunities, more than 50 percent are contacted on a weekly basis, and 30 percent are contacted several times a week, according to the study's findings. http://www.zdnet.com/article/data-scientists-really-love-their-jobs-survey-finds/