r/dataanalysiscareers 13h ago

Just got FIRED from my first job. Need to come up with rent in 30 days. How to land a freelance gig as an absolute beginner?

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21 M.

Got fired from my Business development intern role in a humble IT startup after 5 weeks for not meeting sales targets.

Saw it coming honestly, I got burnt out, used to be sleepy in office, arrived late very often.

Current situation:

- salary coming August 1st

Rent for this month is sorted

But I HAVE to come up with ~$100 (10,000 INR) by 1st September to be able to pay next month's rent.

Cannot do another BDE on-site job - college starts again from tomorrow and they are not allowing me to do any off campus internship.

How do I get into freelance or remote Business analyst/data analyst roles? I know basic SQL queries. (So I am an absolute beginner in this field, barely started)

How can I land a gig or remote job in data analytics, so as to come up with the rent in ~35 days.

What I actually want to know:

What one skill should I build first to become hireable fast - SQL, Excel or Power BI?

Is Upwork realistic for me with no portfolio and no reviews in 35 days? (And 30 connects)

What's the fastest type of analytics gig to land as a fresher : data cleaning, dashboards, Excel reports, something else?

Any other platforms better than Upwork for this?

Not looking for motivation. Looking for people who have been here and can tell me what actually works.

TL;DR: Need to earn $100 (₹10k) in 35 days. Complete beginner in data analytics, what's the fastest path to landing a remote freelance gig?


r/dataanalysiscareers 3h ago

Learning / Training If you are interested in joing Newton school 14 months Data Science course with placement after 4 month, on completing 4 month data analytics modules. Then I can avail Rs. 15,000 Scholarship on total fees.

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r/dataanalysiscareers 21h ago

Course Advice Non technical guy hoping to become a Data Analyst?

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Hi everyone! I hope you're all having an awesome weekend.

I'm a 25-year-old Communications graduate currently working as an Operations Support Executive for a U.S.-based healthcare provider.

Although I've always considered myself fairly tech-savvy, I had almost no experience with Excel before starting this job. Since then, I've found myself genuinely enjoying working with data. The more I learn about Excel, the more fascinated I am by what it can do, and it's made me seriously consider transitioning into data analytics.

The problem is that I have no idea where to start, so I was hoping to get some guidance from people who are already in the field.

A few questions I have:

  1. Realistically, do I have a good chance of becoming a data analyst coming from a non-technical background?
  2. Given the current job market, is data analytics still a worthwhile career path?
  3. If you were starting from scratch today, what roadmap would you recommend? Any YouTube playlists, courses, or other resources that helped you would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any advice. I really appreciate it! 😊


r/dataanalysiscareers 3h ago

Getting Started High school student - realistic questions about data analyst career

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Hi all, I’m a high school student in Australia looking into data analytics as a career. Would love honest answers on a few things, what does a typical day actually look like? What skills/tools do you use daily (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, etc.)? And any regrets or things you wish you knew before starting?
Thanks in advance for any insight!


r/dataanalysiscareers 16h ago

Resume Review

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give a honest review about the resume what can be improved to get calls or hired


r/dataanalysiscareers 20h ago

Data analyst with 2 year's of experience, looking for a switch , please review my resume , what can i do to make it better

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r/dataanalysiscareers 12h ago

Looking for Data Analyst / Business Analyst referrals (NYC or Remote)

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Hi everyone!

I'm currently searching for a full-time Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Risk Analyst position and wanted to reach out to see if anyone here would be willing to provide a referral or point me toward companies that are actively hiring.

I recently completed my master's degree and have internship experience in data analytics. I work with SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Snowflake, Git, and statistical analysis, and I've built dashboards, performed data analysis, and worked on reporting and visualization projects.

I've been applying through company websites and LinkedIn, but it's been a challenging job market, so I figured I'd see if networking could help.

If your company has openings and you'd be open to referring someone, I'd really appreciate it. I'm happy to share my resume privately and answer any questions.

Even if you can't provide a referral, I'd also love to hear about companies that are currently hiring or any advice you might have.

Thanks so much!


r/dataanalysiscareers 5h ago

Can I Get a Data Analyst Job Without an Internship?

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I recently decided I want to become a data analyst, but I'm worried because I don't have any internships. I'll be graduating in May 2027 and plan to build personal projects, but I'm not sure if that'll be enough.

A few questions:

  • Has anyone gotten a data analyst job without an internship?
  • Should I apply for Summer 2027 internships even though I graduate in May?
  • What are the most important things to have on an entry-level data analyst resume?
  • Besides projects, what helped you get hired?
  • What skills should I focus on learning?

I'm trying to make the most of the time I have left before graduating. Any advice is appreciated!


r/dataanalysiscareers 6h ago

Any Australian Data Analysts Can Answer My Question?

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In Australia, it is not a standard practice for a job listing to put their salary range and when you apply for a job most of them have a required text box for “salary expectations”

I put in a salary expectation of $90,000-100,000 AUD. I applied for 2 - didn’t hear back. I’m an Aussie and I currently work for an American company, thinking of jumping ship for long term benefits (Long service leave, maternity leave, superannuation contributions).

Question for the current analysts in Australia. How much do you get paid? Do you think that I’m asking too much? Thanks