DS Unit 4 Sprint 16 - Technical Preparation & Career Readiness

Welcome to Sprint 16

Welcome to Sprint 16: Technical Preparation & Career Readiness! This sprint focuses on technical preparation through CodeSignal and General Code Assessment (GCA), along with career readiness through LinkedIn profile development and resume building.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this sprint, you should be able to:

  • Master CodeSignal platform and GCA preparation
  • Develop advanced coding challenges and algorithms
  • Build a professional LinkedIn profile
  • Create and optimize your technical resume
  • Prepare for technical interviews

Modules

This sprint is structured to provide you with comprehensive preparation for technical interviews and career development:

Module 1

Career Readiness - LinkedIn

Learn how to build a professional LinkedIn profile that highlights your technical skills and attracts recruiters.

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Module 2

Technical Preparation - Advanced Challenges 1

Dive into advanced coding challenges on the CodeSignal platform to prepare for the General Code Assessment (GCA).

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Module 3

Technical Preparation - Advanced Challenges 2

Continue mastering complex algorithmic problems and prepare for technical interviews with more advanced challenges.

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Module 4

Career Readiness - LinkedIn + Resume

Optimize your LinkedIn profile and create a technical resume that effectively showcases your skills to potential employers.

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Additional Resources

Code-Alongs

Practice coding challenges together with your instructor and peers.

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Sprint Challenge

Apply your knowledge in the sprint challenge to test your technical preparation and career readiness skills.

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