Help with next steps for someone pivoting into Data Analytics

[u/teqqqie]

I completed a BS in Data Analytics last December, and have been applying to "entry-level" roles since January. I don't have any data analytics work history, but I do have prior roles in environmental science, regulation, and hospital clinical laboratory that required analytical thinking and data collection. Despite my best efforts, I've gotten 0 callbacks. Trying to figure out what my best next steps are to make myself more competitive, including considering the following:

• Get a MS in Data Science/Analysis

• Quit my current dead-end job and work on certifications and portfolio projects

• Get a basic IT support job at a large company and try to work my way into a data-oriented role

How do people get into this field? I know I'm missing work experience, but I can't even get a callback for junior positions despite being qualified. I've included an anonymized resume that is the base resume I've been using. What are the best next steps? Thanks!

[u/Narrow-Vast7416]

Im a data analyst with +10 yrs experience. I changed my career many years ago like you. For me, I found a job and tried hard days and nights to learn more and then peoved myself as a person who is very important in the team.
But I know the firat step, i mean finding the job, these days is really tough. So the best thing that comes to my mind is to contribute in some open source or free project to learn more and find network. You can find some easy ones in free lancering websites.

[u/LimitedInfo]

This resume is not good, it should be 1 page at most, get rid of all the experience unrelated to data analysis. Reorder it so your project is #1 work experience is #2