Graphic proof of big demand for big data talent

More (graphic) evidence that “big data” skills are very much in demand. Job postings for big data jobs have skyrocketed since January 2010. Just take a look at this hockey stick of big data job listings, courtesy of Indeed.com.

And, here’s the hockey stick for the more specific “data scientist” job title.

Feature photo courtesy of Flickr user *n3wjack’s world in pixels

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