You’ve built the skills and hands-on experience you need to get started as a data engineer… Now it’s time to give your resume eye-catching shine and fine-tune your interview skills.

This Data Engineer Job Guide: Resume & Interview Preparation course gives you expert help and guidance on how to find the right vacancies, craft an impactful resume, apply for those jobs, and get ready for an interview.

You will learn:

The career opportunities and job roles that you can pursue with confidence as a data engineer.
How to create an eye-catching resume, cover letter, portfolio of work, and elevator pitch, with hands-on activities to fine-tune yours as you learn.
How the job interview process works, the different types of interviews to expect, and how to prepare effectively for them.
How to excel in interviews, with top tips and guidance on preparing for questions and professional presentations.

Course Overview

As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, the demand for data engineers is skyrocketing. However… if you’re just starting out, what gives you the edge when it comes to applying for jobs in this competitive field? Answer: An outstanding resume and strong interview skills!

During this course, you’ll review the core responsibilities of a data engineer and look at the various career paths you can pursue. You’ll get practical guidance on how to find the right jobs to apply for, including how to research job listings, craft an effective resume, and create an impressive portfolio.

You’ll also get a comprehensive overview of the job interview cycle, looking at different interview formats and preparation strategies. Plus, you’ll discover valuable techniques for excelling in an interview, including how to answer questions confidently and present yourself professionally.

With a blend of expert guidance, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, this course comprehensively prepares you for applying for your next job as a data engineer.

To catch the eye of an employer with a stand-out resume, and to nail your next interview to be a data engineer, enroll today. You have a lot to look forward to!

Course Syllabus

Module 0: Welcome

Video: Course Introduction
Reading: General Information
Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus
Reading: Grading Scheme
Video: Introduction to the Data Engineering PC
Video: Course Intro Marketing Video

Module 1: Building a Foundation

Reading: Module 1 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Understanding the Role of a Data Engineer
Video: Expert Viewpoint: Paths in Data Engineering
Video: Promo Video: Career of a Data Engineer
Video: Opportunities in Data Engineering
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Data Engineer Roles and Required Skills
Video: Build your portfolio
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Optimal Portfolios
Video: Learner Testimonials
Video: Draft your resume
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Attention-Getting Resumes
Lab: Draft your Resume
Reading: Drafting Basic Cover Letter
Lab: Draft your Basic Cover Letter
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Standing Out from the Crowd
Reading: Gathering References
Reading: Drafting an Elevator Pitch
Practice Quiz: Module 1: Building a Foundation
Graded Quiz : Module 1: Building a Foundation

Module 2: Applying and Preparing to Interview

Reading: Module 2 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Company and Industry Research
Video: Networking Online and Off
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Building Your Network
Video: Assessing job listings
Video: Expert Viewpoint: A Closer Look at Job Listings
Apply for a Job
Video: Technical Review Fundamentals
Video: Refreshing Essential Engineering Skills
Video: Interview rehearsal
Video: Expert Viewpoint: Job Interview Preparation
Lab: Prepare for an Interview
Practice Quiz: Module 2: Applying and Preparing to Interview
Graded Quiz: Module 2: Applying and Preparing to Interview

Module 3: Interviewing

Reading: Module 3 Introduction and Learning Objectives
Video: Overview of the Interview Process
Video: Expert Viewpoint: A Typical Interview Cycle
Reading: Unethical Questions and Behaviors
Video: Mock Interview of a Data Analyst: Part 1
Video: Mock Interview of a Data Analyst: Part 2
Video: Mock Interview of a Data Analyst: Part 3
Video: Interview Analysis
Video: Best Practices: Getting an Interview
Video: Best Practices: Interview Preparation
Video: Coding Challenges in Data Engineering
Video: Expert Viewpoint: Case Study Insights
Lab: Practice Code Challenges
Reading: Second-round Screening
Video: Expert Viewpoint: Tech Screen Expectations
Video: Final interviewing
Video: Interviewing: Discussing a Project
Video: Expert Viewpoints: Interviewing
Hands-on Lab: Linux CLI
Hands-on Lab: SQL
Lab: After the interview
Video: Expert Viewpoint: Negotiations
Reading: Check List
Practice Quiz: Module 3: Interviewing
Graded Quiz: Module 3: Interviewing

Module 4: Course Wrap-up

Reading: Congrats and Next Steps
Reading: Thanks from the Team
Reading: Copyrights and Trademarks

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

This course does not have any prerequisites.

To build the skills you need to be a successful data engineer, we recommend that you enroll in the full IBM Data Engineer Professional Certificate program and complete the courses in sequence. In just a few months, you’ll the full set of job-ready skills and practical experience you need to ensure your resume stands out to potential employers!

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