u/Equal-Lynx2777

Hi everyone,
I’m on H-1B and have been actively looking for Data Analytics / Data Scientist roles for the past few months. I’ve been applying consistently, but I’m struggling to even get interview calls.

Just wanted to check if others in a similar situation are facing the same issue. Is it mainly the current market, or does H-1B status make it harder to even get shortlisted?

Would really appreciate any insights, experiences, or tips on what might be working (resume, referrals, targeting strategy, etc.).

Thanks in advance!

Need genuine career advice from people in the Data Science industry.

I’m currently working as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon, previously worked at Microsoft in analytics, and earlier in my career I had experience closer to Data Science work.

Over the last few years, my experience has been more focused on:
• Analytics
• Experimentation & A/B testing
• SQL & large-scale reporting
• KPI frameworks
• Business intelligence & stakeholder decision-making

Now I’m trying to strategically transition back into a Data Scientist role in today’s market.

For people who successfully made a similar move:
What actually helped you land interviews and convert them?

Was it:
• Stronger ML projects?
• Resume positioning?
• Referrals/networking?
• LeetCode/SQL prep?
• Certifications?
• Personal branding/LinkedIn?
• Internal transfers?

Would genuinely appreciate honest advice on the best strategy in the current market, especially for someone coming from a strong analytics/BI background in Big Tech.

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