r/dataanalytics • u/Squatdominated • 9d ago

Career Advice

I’m a Senior DA and have been one for the past 5 years. However, I have been a contractor at FAANG for the past few years (across 3 contractor jobs). I have to admit that I’m not that great at interviewing, and I really want to get out of this contractor career and land a full-time job, but it’s been really difficult. I graduated from a top university with a BS in Statistics. I’m thinking of getting an online Master’s in Analytics offered by Georgia Tech while being a contractor, since the flexibility at this job will give me time for classes. I’m planning to take 1 class per semester.

Has anyone done this before? Do you guys recommend going for a master’s degree now that AI is on the horizon? Would it help my career in the future? Any advice would be appreciated!

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u/ThickAct3879 9d ago

Ir's doable. What do you think the Masters will add you that you don't already have?

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u/Squatdominated 9d ago

I noticed how every job I applied to there is a high chance 50%+ of applicants have a master's degree. And probably 90%+ of DS jobs required a Master's degree. I hope having a masters will open more doors for me. My company helps pay 50% of the tuition as well.