Top 10 Data Science Tools and Skills Employers Look for in Entry-Level Candidates

Essential Tools and Skills to Kickstart Your Data Science Career

Karan Kumar
7 min readDec 7, 2024

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Breaking into the field of data science can feel overwhelming, especially when you see job descriptions filled with a long list of required skills and tools. If you’re just starting out, it’s easy to wonder, “Where do I even begin?” The good news is that you don’t need to master every tool or skill out there to land your first data science job. Instead, focus on a core set of competencies that most employers look for in entry-level candidates. In this article, we’ll cover the top 10 data science tools and skills that can help you stand out in your job search.

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1. Python

Python is the most widely used programming language in data science, and for good reason. It’s versatile, relatively easy to learn, and supported by a vast ecosystem of libraries that make data analysis, manipulation, and visualization straightforward.

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