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Successful Job Application

3h 20m 15s
English
Paid
Updated September 2026

Successful Job Application is a 43-lesson 3 hours 20 minutes self-paced course by Andreas Kretz. Andreas Kretz built this course specifically around the data engineering job market, covering the parts of a job search that a technical portfolio alone doesn't handle.

Course facts

Lessons
43
Duration
3 hours 20 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
2026-09-11
Instructor
Andreas Kretz
Price
Premium

Andreas Kretz built this course specifically around the data engineering job market, covering the parts of a job search that a technical portfolio alone doesn't handle.

What's covered

  • How Data Engineering, Data Science, and Software Engineering roles differ, plus junior vs. mid-level expectations, and startup vs. corporate trade-offs
  • Building a personal brand through LinkedIn, microblogging, and video/post content
  • Organizing a technical portfolio, including ready-made datasets and GitHub documentation templates
  • Getting past ATS filters and avoiding common resume mistakes, with a proven resume template
  • Finding roles in the hidden job market through networking and Boolean search
  • Interview structure end to end, from first call through salary negotiation
  • Freelancing in data engineering, including how to find suitable projects

Across 43 lessons, the goal is a complete, confident approach to the job hunt — not just a better resume, but a full strategy for landing a data engineering role.

Who teaches Successful Job Application? Andreas Kretz

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Andreas Kretz is a German data engineer and one of the most widely followed independent voices on data engineering as a career discipline. He runs the Plumbers of Data Science brand and has been publishing tutorial material continuously since the field consolidated around the modern lake-house stack (Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow).

His CourseFlix listing is the largest single-author catalog under this source — over thirty courses spanning data-pipeline construction, streaming architectures, the cloud-native data stack on AWS / Azure / GCP, the Python and Scala tooling that dominates the field, and the soft-skills / career side of breaking into data engineering. Material is paid and aimed at engineers transitioning into data work or already-working data engineers picking up specific tools.

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#1: Intro
All Course Lessons (43)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
Intro Demo
01:53
2
Career Paths
04:28
3
Data Engineer Levels
04:17
4
Transition Industry & Roles
06:07
5
Company Types
10:11
6
Getting Into The 1%
02:15
7
Building Your Personal Brand
04:36
8
LinkedIn Profile Tips
11:09
9
Your Project Portfolio & GitHub Documentation Template
07:11
10
Student Documentations
04:14
11
Introduction Datasets Section
00:54
12
Introduction To Datasets
04:05
13
Good Datasets
07:36
14
Where To Search For Datasets
01:53
15
Hand Picked Datasets
01:04
16
E-Commerce Datasets
04:05
17
Reviews Yelp Dataset
01:53
18
Reviews Airline Dataset
01:46
19
Banking & Machine Learning
02:11
20
Time Series Beijing Dataset
01:41
21
Time Series Energy Demand
01:45
22
Time Series Home Appliances
02:00
23
Conclusion
01:42
24
The CV & ATS
07:17
25
Creating a Resume
08:53
26
Cover Letter
02:12
27
It's ALL About You!!
01:57
28
CV Template & Tips
09:20
29
Open vs Hidden Job Market
08:06
30
Hiring Strategy Companies Explained
03:48
31
Hidden Job Market Do's & Don'ts
05:36
32
How To Search the Open Job Market
06:44
33
Alternative Titles For Data Engineers
03:17
34
Analyzing A Good Job Description
11:43
35
Analyzing A Bad Job Description
03:11
36
Interview Process Explained
03:41
37
How To Prepare For The Interview
04:53
38
The Phone Interview / Zoom Meeting
04:13
39
Camera & Background Setup
06:12
40
Most Important Questions You'll Be Asked
06:11
41
The Technical Interview
02:43
42
Salary Negotiation
09:32
43
Conclusion
01:50
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
There are no formal prerequisites for this course, but it is beneficial for participants to have a basic understanding of job application processes and an interest in data engineering. Familiarity with social media platforms like LinkedIn can also be helpful, as the course covers setting up a LinkedIn profile and building a personal brand.
What types of projects will I work on during the course?
The course includes organizing a technical portfolio with ready datasets and a GitHub documentation template. You will learn how to document your projects effectively, which is crucial for showcasing your skills to potential employers.
Who would benefit most from this course?
This course is particularly suited for aspiring data engineers who want to strengthen their job application skills. It is also beneficial for individuals transitioning from other tech roles, such as data science or software engineering, and looking to understand the specific demands of data engineering roles.
How does this course compare to others on job applications?
Unlike general job application courses, this course focuses specifically on the needs of future data engineers. It includes tailored content on understanding industry roles, building a technical portfolio, and navigating the specific challenges of applying for data engineering positions.
What specific tools or platforms will I learn about?
The course covers using LinkedIn to build a personal brand, organizing project portfolios on GitHub, and understanding how to write resumes that can pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover advanced data engineering techniques or specific programming languages. It focuses on the job application process, personal branding, and preparing for interviews rather than technical skills development.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course comprises 43 lessons, each designed to provide comprehensive insights into the job application process for data engineers. While the specific runtime is not provided, participants should allocate sufficient time to engage with all content, including practical exercises and portfolio development.