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Breaking Into Data: How to Land A Job in a Competitive Market

SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter • 282 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
đź’Ľ Business Job search Career development Networking Skills Training
  1. Focus on your skills rather than specific job titles. Job titles change all the time, so search by what you can do instead.
  2. Prepare well for interviews ahead of time. Make a study plan and find out the topics to focus on, so you don’t get stressed last minute.
  3. Build real connections with people in your field. Attend events, follow up with new contacts, and engage on platforms like LinkedIn to create opportunities.

Behavioral Interview Question Bank Categorized into 8 Themes

Behavioral OS for Techies • 419 implied HN points • 05 Sep 24
🚌 Education Career development Interview Preparation Skills Training Job Searching Professional Growth
  1. There are 40 behavioral interview questions split into 8 themes, which can help you prepare for interviews.
  2. For each theme, think of your personal experiences or create hypothetical scenarios to practice your answers.
  3. Identifying areas where you lack experience can focus your personal development and improve your interview skills.

7 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way From 9+ Years as a Data Engineer

SeattleDataGuy’s Newsletter • 730 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
đź•ą Technology Data Engineering Software Development Career Advice Project management Skills Training
  1. It's important to avoid building complex systems just for the sake of it. Focus on creating infrastructure that actually helps your team and the business.
  2. If you don’t plan your data model, you’ll end up with a messy one. Always take the time to design it properly to make future work easier.
  3. Good communication is really powerful. Being able to share your ideas clearly can help you get support and make a bigger impact in your projects.

What Eight Years Of Being Stuck Taught Me About Career Paths

Diary of an Engineering Manager • 259 implied HN points • 22 Aug 24
đź’Ľ Business Career development Work-life balance Skills Training Organizational Behavior Job Market
  1. Career growth can be messy and non-linear, much like cooked spaghetti. Just because you're not moving up quickly doesn't mean you're failing.
  2. Promotions often come with extra responsibilities and sacrifices. It's important to reflect on whether you're ready for those changes before chasing a title.
  3. Your career will have phases, with ups and downs. It's okay to experience stagnation; it's part of building resilience for the long run.

How Failing Multiple Interviews Helped Me Create My Elevator Pitch For AWS Interview

Behavioral OS for Techies • 299 implied HN points • 08 Aug 24
đź’Ľ Business Career development Job Interviews Resume Writing Networking Skills Training
  1. Keep your introduction short and focused, ideally between 1-2 minutes. This helps keep the interviewer's attention.
  2. Customize your intro based on the job you're applying for and the interviewer's background. It helps you connect better.
  3. Use key phrases and topics that you want the interviewer to ask about later. This guides the conversation in your favor.
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