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Stuck at 35: Can I Start a Data Science Career After Years Away from Coding?

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Aug 24, 2024

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Question by Vicky on Aug 22, 2024Hindi

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I am 35 years old.i have done BCA in 2009 then i started my 1st job in 2010 as a data entry operator after that in 2012 to 2017 i did work as a store assistant,then i prepared for civil service examination for government job and i didn't get select. Now i am jobless since july 2023. I want to know that I have interest in Data scientist "So can i start any genuine course for data science and start the career in data science " please give the answer. Thank you

Ans: Vicky, You have not mentioned you are from which State/City.

Anyway, to begin with, please search for any 'Software Training & Placement Institutes' either in your location or nearby city. To get an idea about this type of Institute, visit the website of 'Besant Technologies'. They provide comprehensive range of courses to not only fresh graduates but also to others regardless of other background/graduation year.

Some of the institutes provide job assistance and even give job guarantee (based on your performance during training/interview).

Please check and go through the above Institute's Website (as an example) and search for same type of Institutes, personally visit some institutes (especially those which assures job), choose the right course for you and join.

As far as Data Science is concerned, this type of Institute also provided the same.

All the BEST for Your Bright Future, Vicky.

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Hello sir I had seen giving you some wonderful career advice to so many people here Please also suggest me as I want to purse career in data science. which institution should I go for ? I am confused as there are so many institute not sure which one is authentic that can provide me job I have 10 ex years of experience but jobless from last 6 months

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