Career questions tagged data-engineering
How can I prepare and strategize to land an internship in Analytics Engineering?
I’m trying to break into Analytics Engineering and would appreciate guidance. I have a 5-year educational gap, but during that time I worked in a non-profit organization. Now I want to transition into this field and I’m aiming for at least an internship to start. What should I focus on learning , and what strategies/projects would help me stand out despite my gap? Any tips on building a portfolio or presenting myself better to recruiters would mean a lot.
Best IT certs for someone from non-tech background with a 4-year gap ?
Best IT certs for someone from non-tech background with a 4-year gap ? I’m from a non-technical background and I’ve got about a 4-year education gap. I really want to get into the IT field but not sure where to start or what kind of certifications would actually help me land a job in next 6-8 months. I’m kind of interested in data fields. Any beginner-friendly certs or career paths you’d recommend for someone like me? I’m ready to put in the work, just need some solid direction. Thanks in advance!
What are the best resources/platform to learn and practice SQL specifically for preparing to work with dbt (Data Build Tool) ?
Would love to hear from anyone who's already working in this field or has gone through the learning process. Your suggestions and experiences would be really helpful.. thank you in advance! 😊
Becoming a PowerBI Analyst in 2025 — STILL Worth it?
What is the market value today in 2025 for PowerBI analyst/dev/consultant and for bussiness intelligence analyst in India. Is it safe for a fresher with a 5 yrs age gap of education to dive into this field for jobs? What are the chances rate or percentage to get jobs in this field as of the current market state ? I would greatly appreciate your insights on this matter.
Trying to change careers?
I have a degree in Computer Systems engineering and job history in the digital services field mostly in UI UX design (minor focused front-end dev) and minor experience as an embedded programming using Python and C/C++. I am really trying to shift gears in to data engineer and analytics, but even entry-level positions require some experience. I have taken course to build technical skills however most employers don’t understand why I qualify given my professional experience. Any advice how to make a career shift or how to bridge the gaps?