Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation (Coursera)

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.

What You Will 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.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Building a Foundation

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.

WEEK 2

Applying and Preparing to Interview

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.

WEEK 3

Interviewing

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.

WEEK 4

Course Wrap-up