Update: OP finally got his first job after 1.3 years

Update: OP finally got his first job after 1.3 years

After 1.2 years of being unemployed after graduation, I finally got my first job.

During this time, I received one offer with almost 4x the salary of this opportunity and 2-3 other offers with around 2x the salary. But they weren’t related to the domain I wanted to build my career in, so I rejected them.

There were many days when I questioned my decisions and regretted rejecting those offers. But every time, I asked myself, “Is this related to the skills I’ve worked so hard to learn?” If the answer was no, I declined.

Those were some of the darkest days of my life.

I’m not going to say, “If I did it, you can too.” The job market is genuinely brutal. Hard work and technical skills are important, but communication matters just as much. I’m not talking about perfect English or grammar. You just need to choose the right words, explain your thoughts clearly, and convince the interviewer that you’re someone worth hiring.

u/DataAndDoubts — 20 days ago

Supply Chain Analyst Fresher Interview in 2 Days – Know Excel & Power BI, No Tableau or Supply Chain Knowledge. What Should I Prepare?

Hi everyone,

I have a Supply Chain Analyst (0–2 YOE) interview in 2 days.

The job description mentions Excel and Tableau. I know Excel well and have learned Power BI, but I don’t know Tableau.

I also have almost zero knowledge of supply chain. What concepts are commonly asked for fresher interviews? What topics should I prepare in these 2 days?

Also, what kind of interview questions (technical, Excel, case studies, SQL, etc.) should I expect?

Any tips or resources would be really helpful. Thanks!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 1 month ago

Supply Chain Fresher Interview Prep: Know Excel & Power BI, no SCM knowledge. What to prepare?

Hi everyone,

I have a Supply Chain Analyst (0–2 YOE) interview in 2 days.

The job description mentions Excel and Tableau. I know Excel well and have learned Power BI, but I don’t know Tableau.

I also have almost zero knowledge of supply chain. What concepts are commonly asked for fresher interviews? What topics should I prepare in these 2 days?

Also, what kind of interview questions (technical, Excel, case studies, SQL, etc.) should I expect?

Any tips or resources would be really helpful. Thanks!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 1 month ago

Supply Chain Analyst Fresher Interview in 2 Days – Know Excel & Power BI, No Tableau or Supply Chain Knowledge. What Should I Prepare?

Hi everyone,

I have a Supply Chain Analyst (0–2 YOE) interview in 2 days.

The job description mentions Excel and Tableau. I know Excel well and have learned Power BI, but I don’t know Tableau.

I also have almost zero knowledge of supply chain. What concepts are commonly asked for fresher interviews? What topics should I prepare in these 2 days?

Also, what kind of interview questions (technical, Excel, case studies, SQL, etc.) should I expect?

Any tips or resources would be really helpful. Thanks!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 1 month ago

Supply Chain Analyst Fresher Interview in 2 Days – Know Excel & Power BI, No Tableau or Supply Chain Knowledge. What Should I Prepare?

Hi everyone,

I have a Supply Chain Analyst (0–2 YOE) interview in 2 days.

The job description mentions Excel and Tableau. I know Excel well and have learned Power BI, but I don’t know Tableau.

I also have almost zero knowledge of supply chain. What concepts are commonly asked for fresher interviews? What topics should I prepare in these 2 days?

Also, what kind of interview questions (technical, Excel, case studies, SQL, etc.) should I expect?

Any tips or resources would be really helpful. Thanks!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 1 month ago

Supply Chain Analyst Fresher Interview in 2 Days – Know Excel & Power BI, No Tableau or Supply Chain Knowledge. What Should I Prepare?

Hi everyone,

I have a Supply Chain Analyst (0–2 YOE) interview in 2 days.

The job description mentions Excel and Tableau. I know Excel well and have learned Power BI, but I don’t know Tableau.

I also have almost zero knowledge of supply chain. What concepts are commonly asked for fresher interviews? What topics should I prepare in these 2 days?

Also, what kind of interview questions (technical, Excel, case studies, SQL, etc.) should I expect?

Any tips or resources would be really helpful. Thanks!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 1 month ago

Supply Chain Analyst Fresher Interview in 2 Days – Know Excel & Power BI, No Tableau or Supply Chain Knowledge. What Should I Prepare?

Hi everyone,

I have a Supply Chain Analyst (0–2 YOE) interview in 2 days.

The job description mentions Excel and Tableau. I know Excel well and have learned Power BI, but I don’t know Tableau.

I also have almost zero knowledge of supply chain. What concepts are commonly asked for fresher interviews? What topics should I prepare in these 2 days?

Also, what kind of interview questions (technical, Excel, case studies, SQL, etc.) should I expect?

Any tips or resources would be really helpful. Thanks!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 1 month ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced | India

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).
I completed B.Com (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.
To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.
The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.
It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.
I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.
I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.
Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).

I completed [**B.Com**](http://B.Com) **(Computer Applications)** in 2020 and then spent about **3 years working in a small local distribution business**. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.

To transition into tech, I wrote **TANCET** and completed my **MCA** from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning **Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL**, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.

The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.

It's been **13 months since I graduated**, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.

I'm based in **Chennai** and open to relocating to **Bangalore**. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as **Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst**.

I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.

Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).
I completed B.Com (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.
To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.
The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.
It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.
I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.
I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.
Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure if recruiters see me as a fresher | India

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).
I completed B.Com (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.
To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.
The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.
It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.
I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.
I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.
Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).
I completed B.Com (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.
To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.
The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.
It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.
I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.
I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.
Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).
I completed BCom (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.
To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.
The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.
It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.
I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.
I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.
Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).
I completed B.Com (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.
To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.
The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.
It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.
I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.
I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.
Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).

I completed B.Com (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.

To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.

The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.

It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.

I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.

I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.

Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago

Non-tech to Data Analytics | 13 months after MCA | Unsure whether recruiters see me as a fresher or experienced

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice (and any job leads or referrals if possible).

I completed B.Com (Computer Applications) in 2020 and then spent about 3 years working in a small local distribution business. It wasn't a corporate MIS role. Most of my work involved manual Excel reporting, maintaining business records, and day-to-day operational tasks. That's where I discovered I enjoyed working with data.

To transition into tech, I wrote TANCET and completed my MCA from a reputed institute in Madurai. Since then, I've focused on learning Advanced Excel, Power BI (DAX, Power Query, Data Modeling), and Intermediate SQL, while building projects and continuously applying for jobs.

The problem is that I'm unsure how recruiters view my profile. If I include my previous work experience, I worry ATS sees me as an experienced candidate and expects 3 years of analytics experience. If I leave it out, I lose three years of work history.

It's been 13 months since I graduated, and despite consistently learning and applying, I'm struggling to get interview calls.

I'm based in Chennai and open to relocating to Bangalore. I'm looking for entry-level roles such as Data Analyst, Power BI Developer, Reporting Analyst, or MIS Analyst.

I'd really appreciate any advice on how to position my experience, whether I should apply as a fresher or experienced candidate, and any referrals or job leads.

Thanks in advance!

reddit.com
u/DataAndDoubts — 2 months ago