Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation
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.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by IBM
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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.Modules
Welcome
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Introduction to the Data Engineering PC
Building a Foundation
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9
Videos
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5
Plugin
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
9
Videos
- Understanding the Role of a Data Engineer
- Expert Viewpoint: Paths in Data Engineering
- Opportunities in Data Engineering
- Expert Viewpoints: Data Engineer Roles and Required Skills
- Build your portfolio
- Expert Viewpoints: Optimal Portfolios
- Draft your resume
- Expert Viewpoints: Attention-Getting Resumes
- Expert Viewpoints: Standing Out from the Crowd
Applying and Preparing to Interview
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9
Videos
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2
Plugin
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
9
Videos
- Company and Industry Research
- Networking Online and Off
- Expert Viewpoints: Building Your Network
- Assessing job listings
- Expert Viewpoint: A Closer Look at Job Listings
- Technical Review Fundamentals
- Refreshing Essential Engineering Skills
- Interview rehearsal
- Expert Viewpoint: Job Interview Preparation
Interviewing
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9
Videos
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2
Readings
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2
ExternalTool
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2
Plugin
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Practice Quiz
- Graded Quiz
2
External Tool
- Hands-on Lab: Linux CLI
- Hands-on Lab: SQL
9
Videos
- Overview of the Interview Process
- Expert Viewpoint: A Typical Interview Cycle
- Coding Challenges in Data Engineering
- Expert Viewpoint: Case Study Insights
- Expert Viewpoint: Tech Screen Expectations
- Final interviewing
- Interviewing: Discussing a Project
- Expert Viewpoints: Interviewing
- Expert Viewpoint: Negotiations
2
Readings
- Unethical Questions and Behaviors
- Check List
Course Wrap-up
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Congrats and Next Steps
- Thanks from the Team
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Prepare for a career as a data engineer with Coursera's comprehensive guide, focusing on job market entry, resume building, and interview preparation. This foundational course offers 600 minutes of content, including practical job-seeking techniques and professional interview tips. Ideal for personal development, it’s available with a Starter subscription. Perfect for aspiring data engineers looking to gain a competitive edge.
IBM Skills Network Team