How can I transition into a Data Analyst role after one and a half years in IT Operations?

Ans: Dear Mr Manas

I can understand your situation it's not easy. At this point I would only suggest keep trying with as many companies as possible. There is no easy solution.

All the best.

Ans: Good, you are much interested in 1st year itself in knowing what you should do during the next 3-years:

(1) Initially for 6-months to 1-year focus fully on your Studies understanding the basic Concepts of Data Analytics
(2) Create a Professional LinkedIn Profile for You.
(3) Put Job Alerts related to Data Analytics such as Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Process Analyst, Data Solution Analyst, Web/Social Media Analyst, CRM Analyst & keep adding other Job Alerts related to your domain.
(4) Whenever you get notifications of job vacancies, thoroughly go through the JD of each job vacancy.
(5) Know the Job Market Trends & keep upgrading accordingly till 3rd year.
(6) Connect with other Professionals of your domain in LinkedIn (not to ask for jobs) but to know about them/their background/their views/job vacancies, if any, posted by them.
(7) Ask your faculties (who are the best sources) to know which additional Certifications you should have to be competitive in the job market & to get ready for the job.
(8) It is highly advisable to do a job for 2-3 years immediately after completing your BSc instead of just adding your qualifications.
(9) After gaining experience, you can think about your Masters/PhD etc. in India or Abroad, depending upon your further interests, job market trends & your economic condition.
(10) You should keep upgrading your skills continuously even after you land into any job.

All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Ans: If you are interested in the data analytics domain, shifting after 4 or 5 years of experience with Java would be a perfect move. Numerous resources are available for free on YouTube and at nominal costs on platforms like Udemy, Coursera, etc. I would suggest learning SQL, Python, and one of the business intelligence tools like PowerBI or Tableau, which will serve you very well. I am happy to provide further advice if you have any follow-up questions on this.

Ans: It's hard to change jobs when you're 41, but it's not impossible. If data interests you, start learning and make the switch slowly instead of all at once. Before moving up to a full-fledged Data Analyst job, you might need to get more experience in your present role, such as by working on Power BI reports or data analysis projects.

If you're really interested, go for it! There are lots of job opportunities in the area of data analytics, which is growing. All the Best for your Prosperous Future.

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