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As I know, the job market for a SAS programmer is still very bright. I have seen some discussions about SAS programmer vs. SAS analyst, the difference between the two is not clearly cut. In my opinion, they are same profession with different title.
We are still constantly recruiting qualified SAS programmers working on our projects, but the success rate is pretty low. Most of candidates from China tried to tell us about their statistical background, and how many procedures they have ever used. Definitely, a statistical background is mandatory, but quite often, they failed in basic programming skills. I would all people here know that the most difficult part, unfortunately it is also the key requirement for a good programmer, in SAS programming is not various Stat procedures or Web stuff, it is the exeperience in data manipulation. In the other words, I would like to say that 70 to 80 percent of requirements comes out from SAS/Base. It does not matter which version of SAS you are using, how many CDs are there, SAS Language and Base procedures cover most of needs from clients 。
If you are a good SAS progammer working in Beijing area, I am willing to hear from you.
强烈同意以上观点,不仅仅是SAS,其他数据分析应用软件也一样,不但需要有深厚的统计背景,更需要有很强的编程能力,当然有项目实施经验就更完美了。说到底,无论什么数据仓库或者数据分析项目,数据处理或者预处理都占到70%-80%,甚至90%,你不能指望老板招同一个职位2个人(一个编程,一个负责调Model),一方面增加老板的成本,另一方面阻碍思路和沟通。
只懂编程,或者像有些SASOR只懂统计,都是很危险的,大家加油啊!