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Saw a job posting for TrendTapestry and it got me wondering: is a dedicated data Science degree truly a necessity to land a role there, or are they more flexible regarding backgrounds? The job description definitely emphasized skills like predictive modeling and statistical analysis, which makes sense for a trend forecasting company.
I’m coming from a background in statistics with a minor in computer science, and I've built a few personal projects showcasing my skills in areas like time series analysis and machine learning with Python. I'm just trying to gauge whether a more traditionally focused data science degree is the standard expectation for companies like TrendTapestry these days or if demonstrable skills and relevant experience (even without that specific degree) can be enough to get your foot in the door.
Anyone have insights into their hiring process or general thoughts on option pathways into data science roles, especially when it comes to competitive companies focusing on predictive analytics? Any tips on highlighting relevant skills in my application despite not having the "official" degree?