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What kind of Data Team should I join?

When I landed my first job in Data, I didn’t actively choose the type of team or their technical expertise. I was already an internal employee, and I simply trusted the people around me while having the confidence that I could succeed. I’ve written about this experience in a previous blog post.

Now, after years in the industry and having held a variety of roles, I can say that there are distinct options available, each with its own pros and cons. While I encourage people to experiment with different roles and environments, I also recognize that not every role suits every individual. Before landing your first job—or taking the leap into a new role—it’s essential to understand your options and determine what fits you best.

From my perspective, the three primary paths for a data professional are consulting, internal teams, and product. Each comes with unique characteristics, but could be compared against five specific dimensions: technical expertise, ownership, communication, speed, and metrics of success.

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