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Graded Quiz :Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation (IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025

1️⃣ Question 1

Why pay attention to the language used on a company’s website?

  • 🌟 Correct:

    • ❌ Industry jargon

    • ❌ Mistakes indicate illegitimacy

    • ❌ Repeated keywords (useful, but not THE key reason)

    • βœ… The formality of the language can give you an idea of company culture

Explanation:
Website tone (formal, casual, playful) reflects company culture.


2️⃣ Question 2

Why check social media?

  • ❌ See if former employees shared feedback

  • ❌ Ask broad audience questions

  • ❌ Share your life with companies

  • βœ… Understand the company’s image and culture from what they post


3️⃣ Question 3

Effective networking methods (choose 3):

  • ❌ Talking to people at bars/clubs

  • βœ… Join professional groups & attend events

  • βœ… Talk to friends about your job search

  • βœ… Take classes to brush up skills


4️⃣ Question 4

Percentage of recruiters using LinkedIn:

  • ❌ 30%

  • ❌ 50%

  • ❌ 75%

  • βœ… Almost 90%


5️⃣ Question 5

What is true about contractors vs. FTEs?

  • ❌ Work indefinitely

  • ❌ Both receive benefits

  • ❌ Covered by same employment laws

  • βœ… Both usually work full-time hours


6️⃣ Question 6

Red flag in job listings:

  • ❌ No jargon

  • ❌ Specific job title

  • ❌ Statement about fair hiring

  • βœ… Broad expectations with few specifics

Explanation:
Vague listings often mean unclear roles or unrealistic expectations.


7️⃣ Question 7

True statements about qualifications:

  • βœ… May include both hard & soft skills

  • βœ… You don’t need all qualifications to apply

  • ❌ They outline responsibilities (that’s job description)

  • ❌ They often omit experience years (usually included)


8️⃣ Question 8

What’s true about rehearsing interviews?

  • βœ… Practice articulating what you want to say

  • ❌ No point predicting questions

  • ❌ Mirror practice is unhelpful

  • ❌ No need for elevator pitch


9️⃣ Question 9

What is a mock interview?

  • ❌ A not-counting interview from the company

  • βœ… A practice interview for rehearsing answers

  • ❌ Extreme questions

  • ❌ Only answer prepared questions


πŸ”Ÿ Question 10

Good preparation for first interviews:

  • ❌ Decide salary package

  • ❌ Hand out written answers

  • ❌ Memorize research

  • βœ… Use notes to compose questions to ask the company


🧾 Summary Table

Q Correct Answer
1 Language formality shows culture
2 Understand image & culture
3 Professional groups, friends, classes
4 Almost 90%
5 Both usually work full-time hours
6 Broad expectations / vague listing
7 Hard & soft skills; Don’t need all
8 Practice articulating answers
9 Practice interview
10 Prepare questions to ask