Should I continue in Data Analytics?
I'm an engineering graduate. After graduation, I spent the last year doing data analytics certifications and building projects. I learned SQL, Excel, Python, Power BI, and statistics, and I've been seriously trying to break into the field.
It's now been a year, and despite applying consistently, I'm getting almost no responses.
Entry-level data analyst jobs seem insanely competitive, many postings get 100+ applicants within an hour, and it feels like the market is heavily saturated for freshers.
At this point, I'm confused and honestly worried.
Should I keep trying in data analytics and improve further, or is it smarter to shift into another career path that has better opportunities and less saturation?
If switching is the better option:
What fields would you recommend for someone with an engineering background and analytics skills?
Should I do another course/certification to move into a better field?
Is data engineering, business analysis, cloud, or something else a better choice right now?
I don't want to waste more time going in the wrong direction. I'd really appreciate honest advice from people working in tech or analytics.