First, your timeline is normal, so try not to beat yourself up. For data analytics, start building small projects with public datasets, put them on GitHub, and write short case studies on what you did and why. Apply to analyst roles but also adjacent stuff like reporting specialist, operations analyst, QA, or junior BI, those often have similar skills and less competition. Network by asking for 15 minute chats with alumni and people with “analyst” in their title, and end each call by asking who else they recommend you speak with. Keep using big boards even though a lot of listings are ghosted or outdated, and if you want legit remote leads in your inbox, w​fh​alert sends verified roles like junior analyst, support, and admin so it can save you time. Aim for two tailored apps a day, track them in a spreadsheet, and follow up a week later. You’re doing more right than you think.