We want to introduce you to Asmita Meshram. Today, she’s working as a Graduate Trainee at Tata Consultancy Services and is excited about her new role. Her story is an excellent example of how learning new skills can open new doors. She launched her career after earning her bachelor’s. However, she soon realized she was in a field that wasn’t right for her. She had to find a new way forward, and discovering the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate on Coursera proved to be the right solution for her. We recently had a chance to talk with Asmita about her career pivot and her experience in the Professional Certificate program, and to get her advice for anyone else who might be contemplating a career change.
Asmita, thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us, and congratulations on your new role! Let’s get started with some background. Can you tell us a little bit about what you were doing prior to joining Tata Consultancy Services?
Thank you! And yes, I’d be happy to. I recently completed my undergraduate studies and earned my Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai. I was actually in my last semester when the pandemic hit and everything went online—even the college lectures. During that time, I started working for a small start-up as a web developer. After working with them for seven months, I realized that the web development field was not for me.
这一定是一个艰难的认识。但这听起来好像您立即开始探索其他选项。接下来发生了什么?
It was around March that I came across Alex the Analyst’s YouTube video about the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate program on Coursera.
That’s a great discovery! As someone who was able to make a career change to becoming a data analyst, it seems like his site could be a good resource for someone in your position. Did you start looking into the Professional Certificate program then?
好吧,我确实检查了其他一些视频,还查看了该计划的评论,这是完美的。所以我立即注册了!
What were your first impressions of the program?
The structure is very well-defined and sparks curiosity about what is going to come next. Though the overview was shared in the first part itself, I was very excited to get to know about each stage in detail.
您是如何学习学业的,保持步伐并保持动力是一个挑战吗?
I actually partnered up with a friend to complete this program. We kept each other accountable and made sure that both of us finished time. We studied for about four hours per day.
That’s impressive! Can you tell us about the skills you learned in the program?
I gained many skills and was able to acquire knowledge about the entire lifecycle of a data analytics project. Plus, the program not only teaches you about data analytics, but also about the responsibilities of being an employee—how to keep up with stakeholder requirements, how to positively deal in a work environment, and more. It was a great experience diving inside how everything works in a corporate world. I also learned how to draft a great CV and how to successfully face interviews.
当您开始寻找新角色时,您是否觉得该计划通常,尤其是职业准备部分对您有所帮助?
是的!最后,Capstone项目最终帮助我发展了我的投资组合,我觉得我能够升级我的整体个人资料进行面试。
So, tell us about your new role. What kind of projects are you getting to work on?
我目前正在培训期间,这意味着可以将我分配给像域内的任何项目,开发,系统管理,数据库管理,云,机器学习,分析等。
That sounds really exciting, and it’s wonderful to hear about how you’ve been able to discover these new opportunities. Many learners around the world come to Coursera to achieve the kind of progress you’re making in your career; what advice would you give to someone who’s contemplating enrolling in a similar Professional Certificate program?
If I were to give any advice on how to stay motivated and focused while completing this program, I’d suggest partnering up with a friend and holding each other accountable.
That’s great! And, it’s really clear that the same advice worked for you because you completed the program successfully, and now, you’re in a new role you’re excited about. Congratulations!
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We want to thank Asmita for sharing her story, and congratulate her on the progress she’s making on her career journey!
If you’re interested in learning new skills and embarking on a new career path, we hope you’ll explore GoogleProfessional Certificate programs on Coursera.It’s a great way to gain in-demand skills, enhance your resume, and expand your career opportunities. Learn more today, and happy learning!