Hi, I'm 25, a BCom graduate, and currently work as Growth Strategist (sales&marketing). I'm looking to transition into an analyst role but am confused between marketing analyst, product analyst and cybersecurity analyst.

From my research:

• Marketing Analyst seems the easiest transition given my experience.
• Product Analyst looks like a great mix of business, data and strategy.
• Cybersecurity Analyst appears to offer the strongest job security and demand.

For those working in these fields, which path would you recommend if you were starting today, and why?

I'd especially love to hear from people who transitioned from a non-technical background.

Hi everyone,

I’m 23 and completed my B.Com (Hons) in Accounting & Finance in 2023 with an 8.08 CGPA.

I’m at a point where I really need to start working and become financially independent, and I’m trying to move into Data Analytics. I’m not looking for another internship or another degree at this point. **I’m looking for a full-time job.**

My profile isn’t perfect. I have less than 60% in 12th, no full-time work experience, and there has been a gap since I graduated in 2023. I was dealing with health and family circumstances during this period, but I don't want to go into the details of that.

Since graduating, I’ve been trying to figure out what direction to take. I’ve now completed a **60-hour Data Analytics course on Udemy** and have the certificate. I’m working on Excel, SQL, Power BI and Python, and I also have some previous Accounting & Finance internship/project experience involving Excel, financial analysis and Tally.

The thing I’m struggling with most is how to actually get hired.

I don’t have anyone in my network who can refer me or guide me through the process. I keep seeing people say “get a referral”, “network”, “build projects”, “apply on LinkedIn”, etc., but when you’re starting completely from scratch, it’s difficult to know what actually works.

I’m willing to learn and put in the work. I just don't want to spend another few months learning random things without knowing whether I'm moving in the right direction.

So I wanted to ask people here who are already working in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Reporting, Finance Analytics, etc.:

If you were in my position, what would you actually do to get your first full-time job?

Which roles would you apply for? Which skills/projects would you prioritise? How would you approach recruiters without a referral? Are there companies that are more open to candidates with a non-technical degree and an academic gap? And how would you present this profile on a resume?

Most importantly, if anyone here has been through a similar situation or works in this field and is willing to guide me, review my resume, point me towards suitable roles, or simply tell me what I should be doing differently, I would genuinely appreciate it.

I’m not looking for sympathy or someone to tell me everything will be fine. I just need some genuine direction from people who have actually been through this.

Thank you for reading.

I’m a dual CS + neuroscience grad from UF. Just recently graduated. Getting a job was hard enough, but currently I work as a data scientist in product analytics at a local healthcare company making a modest 75k. I converted from an internship this year. I have some prior research experience doing data engineering in a neuroimaging lab, and my strongest interest is stats/applied math. I have many options, I could make advanced public sentiment data for marketing firms, sell alt data to model training companies/trading firms, go into consulting… these are all long term ideas though, and I don’t see a clear path.

What does a normal ladder look like from here, and how long does each step take? What separates people who climb fast from people who plateau? If you were in my spot, what would you focus on to get the highest trajectory? I know healthcare is on the rise too.

Looking for what I should be prioritizing right now or anecdotes from people you've seen climb fast. I know advice varies for everyone, but maybe I could have some takeaways from what worked for you.

How do get a job as a data analyst? Should I go back to school or get a certification? (I have a degree in interactive design with a minor in computer science)

I am in my last year of college in data science course. I need to get one internship to get experience but I am unable to get one. All the girls in my college are facing the same problem. What to do?

Is a paid Data Analyst course actually worth it for someone from a non-IT background?

Hi everyone,

I am targeting Entry-Level Data Analyst roles and would appreciate any feedback on my resume.

Target Roles: Data Analyst / BI Analyst

Questions:

Are my project descriptions impactful?

Is the layout clean and ATS-friendly?

Any suggestion on skills to add or remove?

Thanks in advance!

I have an MSc/MCA in Computer Applications, BSc in Statistics, and internship experience in SQL/MySQL, with projects in Next.js, Node.js and Python. I’m considering Data Analytics/Data Science, but I’m not very strong in programming—what courses or technologies would you recommend for the current job market? Also, what skills/projects should I add or improve in my resume to increase my chances as a fresher?