The information explosion is driving demand for qualified individuals in the booming Big Data industry. According to a recent study by the UK-based business analytics company SAS Institute, the number of employees that organizations will need to carry out Big Data tasks is expected to grow by more than 240 percent by 2017. What does that number mean for the U.S.? As more and more companies turn to Big Data analytics platforms such as cloud-based Hadoop to collect, manage and mine mountains of rich data for competitive advantage, the demand for Big Data employees will dramatically outpace supply. According to a 2011 report published by McKinsey & Co., by 2018 the U.S. could “face a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills, as well as 1.5 million managers and analysts with the know-how to use the analysis of Big Data to make effective decisions.” This huge talent gap represents a tremendous opportunity for those looking to pursue a career in the booming Big Data industry, provided they have the right qualifications. Based on a review of credible online sources that outline the qualifications Big Data employers are looking for in new hires, here are 6 tips for landing a job in the Big Data industry.
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