5 Soft Skills
You probably wonder why soft skills stand out here when they are probably negligible compared to technical abilities and expert knowledge. Suppose you went through this article until now with ease, recognizing each of the above concepts. In that case, it is totally unnecessary to talk about soft skills. Is that right? Well, not precisely… By no means neglect your personal skills and problem-solving abilities! They can be of crucial importance for a Data Engineer position.
Try to practice your presentation skills and try to explain the path to your solution in a clear and precise way. You can be the best programmer, but if you cannot present your solution optimally in oral communication during an interview, you will most likely get a rejection letter. In addition to good communication skills, critical thinking and the ability to work in a team can be crucial whether you get a job or not.