advice on revision and updating SQL to get back to work after a gap

• nsirimailbox

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  March 25, 2018 at 8:56 am

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  Hi Friends,
  I am looking to get back to work after a long gap of 3 years. I have less work experience just 2 years.
  please suggest me ways to update /revise my SQL skills and be prepared for interviews.
  Thanks,
  Siri

• Ray K

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  March 26, 2018 at 1:13 pm

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  nsirimailbox - Sunday, March 25, 2018 8:56 AM

  Hi Friends,
  I am looking to get back to work after a long gap of 3 years. I have less work experience just 2 years.
  please suggest me ways to update /revise my SQL skills and be prepared for interviews.
  Thanks,
  Siri

  A few thoughts...

  • What have you been doing during the past three years?  Sometimes, what you've been doing during downtime is just as important as if you were working.
  • Look into resources near you -- user groups, SQL Saturdays, networking events, etc.
  • Speaking of networking, I'd suggest building your network.  A lot of the time, it's who you know that gets your foot in the door.  Note: this will not happen overnight; there is an art to networking, and it can take time.
  • What have you been doing to brush up on your SQL skills?  (See my bullet point above about looking into resources.)  Reading articles, practicing skills (there are free versions of SQL Server that you can download, install, and use to practice), and so on are ways to keep your skills in shape.

  I suspect other people will have better (and more) answers than me, but these are some thoughts off the top of my head.  In any case, good luck to you.

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