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by NerdyDrone 2325 days ago
Thanks for sharing! As a new grad also looking for work, maybe I'll apply to more SE jobs, fewer data science-focused jobs lol.

TBH applying for jobs is scary asf.

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Maybe it's just because I've been in industry for 10+ years now, but how are you qualified as a new grad to apply for both?
Double major statistics + cs? masters statistics? Seems those would potentially qualify you if you are a solid candidate?
Not sure why you've been downvoted--it's really tough to know what skills will be marketable in 4+ years when choosing what to concentrate on in college.

In my schooling, I really optimized for the math+stats background, since I enjoyed it and thought it would help me stand out. I even took a short detour into a machine learning PhD before deciding academia isn't for me and leaving with an MS. Now I'm on the job market, and although I have modest coding/engineering skills and a willingness to learn, it's tough to find a company willing to take the risk. Guess I min/maxed a little too much.

Best of luck in your search!