Season 3

Namaste Power BI

Episode 40

Live Interview Simulation

⏱ 60:00

Episode Summary

Full mock interview — a realistic simulation covering behavioral questions, technical DAX problems, whiteboard data modeling, and a live business case analysis.

This is Episode 40 of the free Namaste Power BI course on DevWithData — covering live interview simulation. Watch the video above, then pass the MCQ checkpoint to unlock the next episode and update your Data Readiness Index score.

Key Takeaways

→Interview flow: intro → behavioral → technical → case study → questions
→Whiteboard modeling: think out loud and explain trade-offs
→For technical DAX: start with pseudo-logic before writing syntax
→End with strong questions that show you've researched the company

⚠ Common Interview Pitfalls

•Freezing on whiteboard problems (practice thinking out loud daily)
•Not asking clarifying questions (interviewers test this intentionally)
•Giving overly long answers (aim for 2-3 minutes per behavioral answer)

Official Reference

Deepen your understanding with official Microsoft documentation.

PL-300 Official Training Course

Microsoft's official instructor-led training for the Power BI Data Analyst certification.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/pl-300t00

Power BI Documentation

Complete reference for Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Embedded.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/

Content on DevWithData is original and inspired by official Microsoft resources. The links above point directly to Microsoft Learn — always the authoritative source.

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