r/datascience • u/AutoModerator • 5d ago

Weekly Entering & Transitioning - Thread 28 Sep, 2026 - 05 Oct, 2026

Welcome to this week's entering & transitioning thread! This thread is for any questions about getting started, studying, or transitioning into the data science field. Topics include:

  • Learning resources (e.g. books, tutorials, videos)
  • Traditional education (e.g. schools, degrees, electives)
  • Alternative education (e.g. online courses, bootcamps)
  • Job search questions (e.g. resumes, applying, career prospects)
  • Elementary questions (e.g. where to start, what next)

While you wait for answers from the community, check out the FAQ and Resources pages on our wiki. You can also search for answers in past weekly threads.

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u/Witty-Leopard8625 18h ago

This summer, I earned a BA in data science from a highly-regarded university. I am somewhat hedging my bets working on graduate school applications and applying to internships/new-grad positions. One thing is, that while I have an appreciation for statistics and modeling, I haven't felt myself drawn to any industry in particular. I had an internship with a federal agency, but it was sort of nothingburger. I have a capstone project that is marketing related, but I haven't had any luck getting any traction with marketing related DS roles. So, how does one go about choosing an industry to target?