Q&A 7 How do you identify and build the technical skills needed for a data career?

7.1 Explanation

Hiring managers often value demonstrated technical skills. Knowing which to learn first saves time.

7.2 Your AI Assist

💻 “For someone aiming to become a [role], list the top technical skills, certifications, and learning resources needed in 2025.”

💡 See Hypothetical Example

Scenario:
- Role: Data Engineer

AI Response Sample:
Top skills: SQL, Python, Spark, AWS.
Certifications: AWS Data Analytics, Google Cloud Engineer.
Resources: Datacamp, Coursera, Hands-on GitHub projects.

7.3 Learning Outcome

You’ll know exactly which skills make you competitive.

7.4 Takeaway

Focus beats overwhelm — skill-building should be targeted, not random.

7.5 Apply It

Run the AI Assist, then highlight one skill you can start building this month.

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