Our Students experience with Our course @DevOpsAndCloudWithSiva

The podcast features two students who share their experiences with a DevOps course and subsequent job interviews. Both students found the course beneficial, noting that the interview questions were aligned with the course content and that it prepared them well for the industry. They emphasize the importance of practical experience and a thorough understanding of DevOps concepts, which helped them confidently answer complex, scenario-based questions in interviews.

Course experience and benefits

• 00:00:00 One student details their positive experience with the DevOps course, having previously tried several other courses that only provided basic information. They highlight the high level of practical knowledge gained and the confidence it provided, leading to an upcoming job opportunity after five months of consistent practice.

Interview experience (Student 1)

• 00:01:00 This student describes their recent DevOps interview, focusing on the questions asked, including topics like Git branching strategy, GitOps actions, and CI/CD pipelines. They discussed the tools used in their projects, such as Kubernetes and SonarQube, demonstrating a firm grasp on the course content and its relevance in the interview.

Industry expectations and job market

• 00:03:13 The podcast discusses the changing landscape of DevOps job interviews since 2016, noting that candidates need to be confident and demonstrate genuine practical experience, not just memorized answers. It highlights the impact of increased fraud during the COVID-19 period, impacting the hiring of Indian candidates for remote roles.

Interview experience (Student 2)

• 00:05:23 The second student shares their recent interview experience, explaining that they transitioned from a web development background into DevOps through this course. The interviewer's focus was on Kubernetes, including questions on stateful and stateless deployments and debugging strategies, aligning with the course curriculum. The student also discussed Docker image creation, Terraform, and scripting, showcasing the practical application of the course.

Importance of practical experience and scenario-based questions

• 00:09:03 The podcast concludes by emphasizing that interviewers are increasingly moving away from basic, rote-memorized interview questions towards scenario-based questions. The students' positive interview experiences reinforce that strong, practical knowledge gained from the course is essential to successfully navigate these types of interviews. They found that a proper learning approach makes the questions manageable and less daunting.