Conversação: Starting a Career in Data

Se você quer trabalhar com dados, precisa saber explicar o que você faz e o que está aprendendo.

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📖 Short Text

Lucas is studying data engineering.
He is learning SQL and Python.
He works with data every day.
He cleans data in Excel and uses databases at work.
He writes simple SQL queries for reports.
He builds simple dashboards to show results.
He wants to improve his English for meetings and emails.
He wants to work for an international company abroad.

🔑 Key Words

data Substantivo

Definição: Information used for analysis.

Exemplo: I work with data.

analyze Verbo

Definição: To examine information carefully.

Exemplo: I analyze data.

database Substantivo

Definição: A system that stores data.

Exemplo: We use a database.

dashboard Substantivo

Definição: A visual display of data.

Exemplo: The dashboard shows sales results.

SQL Substantivo

Definição: A language to query databases.

Exemplo: I am learning SQL.

Python Substantivo

Definição: A programming language used for data.

Exemplo: I use Python at work.

query Substantivo

Definição: A request for data from a database.

Exemplo: I write SQL queries.

clean data Expressão

Definição: To fix errors and organize data.

Exemplo: I clean data in Excel.

💬 Discussion Questions

1️⃣ Why do you want to work with data?

Exemplo: I like numbers and problem solving.

2️⃣ What tools are you learning?

Exemplo: I am learning SQL and Python.

3️⃣ Do you prefer data engineering or data analysis? Why?

Exemplo: I prefer data engineering because I like building systems.

4️⃣ Do you want to work for a Brazilian or international company?

Exemplo: I want to work for an international company.

5️⃣ What do you do with data at work?

Exemplo: I clean data and make simple reports.

6️⃣ Do you use Excel in your work? How?

Exemplo: Yes, I use Excel to organize and clean data.

7️⃣ What kind of dashboards do you build?

Exemplo: I build dashboards for sales and performance.

8️⃣ What do you want to improve in English?

Exemplo: I want to improve speaking for meetings.

9️⃣ What is difficult for you in the data area?

Exemplo: It is difficult to understand complex business rules.

🔟 What is your next step in your career?

Exemplo: My next step is to learn more SQL and apply for new jobs.