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Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

This course is part of IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate

Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

103 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe the role of a data engineer and some career path options as well as the prospective opportunities in the field.
Explain how to build a foundation for a job search, including researching job listings, writing a resume, and making a portfolio of work.
Summarize what a candidate can expect during a typical job interview cycle, different types of interviews, and how to prepare for interviews.
Explain how to give an effective interview, including techniques for answering questions and how to make a professional personal presentation.

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course is designed to prepare you to enter the job market as a data engineer. It provides guidance about the regular functions and tasks of data engineers and their place in the data ecosystem, as well as the opportunities of the profession and some options for career development. It explains practical techniques for creating essential job-seeking materials such as a resume and a portfolio, as well as auxiliary tools like a cover letter and an elevator pitch. You will learn how to find and assess prospective job positions, apply to them, and lay the groundwork for interviewing. You will also get inside tips and steps you can use to perform professionally and effectively at interviews. Let seasoned professionals share their experience to help you get ahead of the competition.

Module details

Your job search will be much more effective if you do some primary work before you begin. In Building a Foundation, you’ll learn how to clearly understand the jobs you will be looking for. You’ll learn how to write a basic resume and collect your previous work examples into a portfolio. You’ll also create some other materials that will be useful, such as a cover letter and an elevator pitch.

What's included

10 videos2 assignments5 plugins

10 videosTotal 71 minutes

Introduction to the Data Engineering PC7 minutes
Understanding the Role of a Data Engineer6 minutes
Expert Viewpoint: Paths in Data Engineering7 minutes
Opportunities in Data Engineering6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Data Engineer Roles and Required Skills8 minutes
Build your portfolio 7 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Optimal Portfolios8 minutes
Draft your resume 10 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Attention-Getting Resumes8 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Standing Out from the Crowd5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz10 minutes

5 pluginsTotal 130 minutes

Lab: Draft your Resume60 minutes
Drafting Basic Cover Letter15 minutes
Lab: Draft your Basic Cover Letter30 minutes
Gathering References10 minutes
Drafting an Elevator Pitch15 minutes

Job Seeking and Interview Preparation helps you understand how to put yourself forth as a memorable candidate. You’ll get guidance on researching prospective companies and assessing job leads to sift out the ones you want to focus on. You’ll learn about rehearsing for interviews and why it can make a big difference in your performance. And you’ll learn ways to network and let people you meet help you find your ideal role.

What's included

9 videos2 assignments2 plugins

9 videosTotal 65 minutes

Company and Industry Research6 minutes
Networking Online and Off6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Building Your Network6 minutes
Assessing job listings 7 minutes
Expert Viewpoint: A Closer Look at Job Listings5 minutes
Technical Review Fundamentals9 minutes
Refreshing Essential Engineering Skills 16 minutes
Interview rehearsal6 minutes
Expert Viewpoint: Job Interview Preparation7 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz10 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 75 minutes

Applying for a Job 15 minutes
Lab: Prepare for an Interview60 minutes

After you’ve attracted a company’s attention, it’s important to know how to follow through. The Interviewing module will guide you through the interview process from beginning to end. You’ll learn about common types of interviews and what to expect from them, including code challenges. You’ll also learn some crucial tips for making a great impression in a final interview and how to follow up so that you stand out from the crowd.