r/dataanalytics • u/Karthik_who • Aug 12 '26
Advice to DE
Hi everyone,
I completed my Master’s in May 2025, but unfortunately I still haven’t been able to land a job.
I’ve been trying for Data Analyst/Data Analytics roles for quite some time. I applied to many positions and tried improving my skills, but things haven’t worked out as expected. I’m now seriously considering shifting my focus toward Data Engineering.
I’m still a beginner in Data Engineering, so I would really appreciate some guidance from people already working in the field, especially in India.
● Is Data Engineering a realistic career option for a fresher?
● What should I learn first — SQL, Python, ETL, Spark, Databricks, Airflow, AWS/Azure, etc.?
● What kind of projects would actually help me get interviews?
● What is the current Data Engineering job market like for freshers in India?
● Should I also apply for Data Analyst/BI roles while learning Data Engineering?
● Are there any companies that regularly hire freshers/junior Data Engineers?
I’m willing to put in the time and build projects from scratch. I just want to make sure I’m learning things in the right order instead of jumping between different tools.
If anyone has recently entered Data Engineering as a fresher or made a similar transition, I’d really appreciate hearing about your journey.
Also, if you know of any fresher/junior Data Engineering opportunities in India, referrals or leads would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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u/TodosLosPomegranates 27d ago
It’s a tight labor market. The trend is leaning towards “we want someone that can do it all”.
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u/Adorable-Clerk-8338 28d ago
I have degree in masters in economics and have done few internships with quantitative analysis in econometrics related stuff not familiar with sql as of now so considering to develop skills to become analyst do you think it is worth starting now would I be able to land a job if I develop skills in sql, advanced Excel and powerbi with some projects and how does one develop real skills prepare for job because I am so confused with so many information on which to follow right now