Have you heard the saying - "data is the new oil?" Well, that's what we discuss in this episode of The CareerCast. Speaking with data analyst Mary Shana Thankam, we explore what it takes to get into the industry, and why you should consider it for your career path. Along the way, we also explore the subtle difference between data science and analytics and how you can jump into the industry from other completely unrelated ones.

The audio clip you heard in this episode is from Alex The Analyst's YouTube video, which can be found at this link. If you'd like a more detailed dive into the career path, check out this blog by Career Foundry.