Tahira's Career Goal Is to Become a Data Scientist After

question 11

Multiple Choice

Tahira's career goal is to become a data scientist after she graduates. Which SMART goal approach is MOST likely to help her achieve this goal?

• A) Tahira should pursue a degree in computer science and take classes in gamification, data analytics, and programming. She should take a broad approach to gaining knowledge and accept a part-time job doing data entry to gain professional experience.
• B) Tahira should pursue a degree in computer science with a focus on specific areas related to data science such as big data, analytics for business, and learning computer programs for analysis. In addition, she should systematically line up opportunities to gain experience such as participating in a summer internship program at a company that hires data scientists.
• C) Tahira should pursue a degree in computer science and use her elective courses to pursue her other interests in software development. She wants to show potential employers she is flexible with a wide range of interests and skills. She should work in a computer store over the summer to learn more about computer hardware.
• D) Tahira should pursue a degree in computer science and let her advisor choose her courses since she figures her advisor knows best. Tahira should work as a lifeguard over the summer. It's a convenient job she had during high school and shows that she is loyal, has a sense of responsibility, and enjoys a number of interests. Employers like well-rounded candidates.