any suggestions for getting selected?

Hi @shaka,

I have prepared this for newcomers who are interested to learn AEM, hope that helps you too

Step 1: Understand the Basics

Before diving into AEM, understand:

• What a CMS is

• Difference between static and dynamic websites

• Basic web stack: HTML, CSS, JS, Java, Servlet

Resources:

• What is AEM?

• Intro to CMS (YouTube)

Step 2: Get Familiar with AEM Terminology

Key terms:

• Template

• Component

• Page

• JCR (Java Content Repository)

• Sling, OSGi, HTL (Sightly)

• Dispatcher, Author/Publish

Glossary of AEM Terms

Step 3: Start with Official Adobe Learning Paths

Adobe offers free structured learning:

Adobe Learning Resources:

• 🌐 Adobe Experience League – AEM Sites

• 🌐 AEM as a Cloud Service Learning

• 🌐 Hands-On: WKND Site Tutorial
  This is your best playground to learn components, templates, dialogs, etc.

Step 4: Core Skills to Learn

Step 5: Get the Tools & Setup Local AEM

• IDE: IntelliJ or VS Code

• Java 11 or 17

• Maven

• Download AEM SDK (ask for access if you're not a partner)

Set up AEM SDK

Step 6: Practice on the WKND Site

• Clone the Git repo: WKND GitHub

• Build and run locally

• Try modifying components, adding fields to dialogs, etc.

Step 7: Certification Prep (Optional but Recommended)

• Adobe Certified Expert - AEM Sites Developer
  Exam Guide

  Practice Questions

Step 8: Build Your Portfolio

• Create your own components

• Customize the WKND site

• Deploy to GitHub and showcase your work

Bonus: Tips to Get Selected for AEM Roles

1. Learn Core Java + OSGi concepts

2. Hands-on is key – do the WKND tutorial twice

3. Show a GitHub repo with your AEM work

4. Learn how to debug in AEM

5. Practice answering questions on Sling, OSGi, JCR, dialogs, AEM cloud architecture

6. Contribute to AEM Communities (like StackOverflow, Experience League forums

Regards,

Santosh

Study and Practise Hard! 

@shaka  can you ellobrate your question