So, you want to be an ontologist? Here's what you do.

Welcome back to the career series! In this second video, we're diving deep into the practical steps you can take to become an ontologist. I break down the three primary paths to starting a career as an ontologist—from traditional schooling to job training and the challenging, but rewarding, self-taught route.

What you'll learn in this video:

The Three Paths: Detailed pros and cons of job training, university programs, and self-study.

Essential Skills: Which academic backgrounds (CS, Library Science, Philosophy, etc.) give you a head start.

Actionable Steps: The best books to read, the software you need to download, and the first project you should tackle to start building your portfolio.

The Three Paths to Becoming an Ontologist:

Path 1: Job Training & Pivoting (Consultancies, large tech companies)

Path 2: Academic Schooling (Mentioning key programs like UW, SUNY Buffalo)

Path 3: The Self-Taught Road (Driven by enthusiasm and self-pacing)