How to prepare SQL skills to the real world?

I'm learning myself using SQL Head First SQL, and Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel 2003 Study Guide. I planning to apply for entry level data analyst's position. I wonder exactly what I can do (after you finish the books and doing exercises) to prepare for the real world. In other words, I'm looking for a site or a book that actually gives some real world scenarios exercises.

You can go to the Microsoft website and download the Express Edition of SQL 2005 and SQL Books Online. You can then practice your SQL statements using the local database. Good luck to you. The link is below.


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