u/Effective-Echo5643

Hi everyone — especially hiring managers and senior data engineers,
I’m currently working as a Data Analyst and trying to transition into a Data Engineer / Analytics Engineer role.
From a hiring perspective, what skills stand out the most in today’s market when you review a candidate’s profile?
I’m also curious about:

How important are AI-related skills becoming for these roles?

What kind of AI knowledge or practical experience do you expect candidates to have?

How much weight do you give to personal projects, especially for someone transitioning roles?

Would really appreciate hearing your thoughts and experiences.
Thanks in advance!