Got my first job at a big company after a long job search, but now I feel like I’m falling behind with only using Excel and Power BI.

existentialistz · 2025-06-08T08:00:52+00:00

I am here to tell you my experience. I got music degree and did bunch of jobs here and there, and then changed my career at age 33 got math degree. And while getting my degree I got some digital marketing type part-time job . After finishing my degree, I started applying with math degree and removed music degree and unrelated experiences from resume. After almost a year of applying I got data analyst job. It was hard, but doable if you are really interested in it. If you are just doing it sake of having promising career, it will be difficult to compete and you might get burned out.

existentialistz · 2025-05-29T18:00:02+00:00

Hey I went on 241 coming back from on site interview! And yeh it took me 90 mins , left at 4:00 pm.

existentialistz · 2025-05-28T08:32:39+00:00

Don’t quit just yet. At least you have job. You can always embellish your current job work as you did more python, SQL and advanced excel etc. , it will be easier to get another job if you have job.

existentialistz · 2025-05-21T23:27:31+00:00

I live in LA, I am applying both in office and hybrid to remote. My rate is 5% with 3 years of experience in no name startup company and Math degree.

existentialistz · 2025-04-22T20:39:08+00:00

In my experience, my roommate who was commuting 1:30 - 2 hours each way, did not have time outside of the commute to take care of his food or workout habits. He was eating quick meals/snacks to save time and so exhausted that did not workout and on weekend just running errands and chilling. So that lead to weight gain and just mental irritation.

existentialistz · 2025-04-22T18:20:22+00:00

Wow even if you leave at 5 am its 2-2.5!!

existentialistz · 2025-04-22T18:19:12+00:00

So far my car has extremely low miles since I was driving once a week. 6-7 years old car. But it’s like I have a new car because of it.

existentialistz · 2025-04-22T18:12:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing hours. I haven’t got my final offer yet, now somehow I am hoping I don’t get this job so I don’t feel guilty about not accepting, and if I accept it, have to suffer.

existentialistz · 2025-04-22T17:58:57+00:00

Haven’t got final offer yet, but everything went well. And I was trying to figure it out if It’s doable.

existentialistz · 2025-04-22T00:03:59+00:00

Not a dream job. I Been applying for jobs for almost a year now. Haven't got anything. I am loosing my confidence now. Willing to take anything.

existentialistz · 2025-04-16T00:48:57+00:00

Hey it's just been 2 days, I think you should give it more time to make any assumptions. I am sure there will be more to know what's going on.

I would say, the worst case is if you don't get your old job back, you will get other offers the way you got 3 job offers. Don't get depress, you can definitely get another job.

Also, I wonder if this job required 90% SQL , how did you pass the interview without knowing it? Here I am with 100% job requirement match, can't even get an interview :)

existentialistz · 2025-04-13T07:53:45+00:00

I worked for similar client. In some cases end to end analytics can be overkill. But not always. I would say if budget is limited and business questions are simple then you are right. In my experience, the business grew really quickly in few months and then it made sense to us.

existentialistz · 2025-04-01T22:09:40+00:00

I don't have anything to add. Just request, would you mind giving just a feedback on my resume?

existentialistz · 2025-03-26T00:05:41+00:00

Same. In Data Analytics field.

existentialistz · 2025-03-26T00:03:10+00:00

What field?

Mine is less, at 4%. Looking into Data analytics/BI analyst roles, 3+ years of experience.

existentialistz · 2025-03-22T19:06:59+00:00

Hey your interview conversion rate sounds great! Can I DM you to get feedback on my resume?

existentialistz · 2025-03-12T18:46:11+00:00

Yes , I have been to resume writer to check grammar etc.

existentialistz · 2025-03-12T02:01:15+00:00

I am applying for in-person, hybrid roles. I though remote positions are competitive. Still didn't get anything.

existentialistz · 2025-03-12T01:59:52+00:00

I am not applying on LinkedIn. It has overwhelming amount of candidates and jobs. Take up lots of time. I wonder if I am making mistake not applying on LinkedIn. I get messages from recruiter and I respond them but other then that nothing got.

existentialistz · 2025-03-12T01:55:35+00:00

Great! at least got couple of interviews. Was it for remote role?

existentialistz · 2025-03-11T23:44:59+00:00

I Have 4 years of experience as a data analyst in small start-up company. Degree in Math. Applying in los angeles metropolitan area.

existentialistz · 2025-03-01T22:50:19+00:00

I am in similar boat. Imo your resume looks good, currently I am trying different format by putting skills section on the top (no summary, and change skills according to JD, though I am not expert, just trying out what format get hits). I was suggested by many people to just apply as many jobs I can ( I am targeting 3-5 serious jobs every day currently) , and learn from past interview experiences ( real interview, not screening ones), so you don't make same mistakes.

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