Hi, I am Jagruthi. I have over 8 years of it industry which includes 4 years of mainframe experience and 4 years as a financial data analyst. Looking for new role from 6 months but it is tough in this job market. Just want to connect with new people who are from the Analyst background

Had a coaching call yesterday where I had to give one of my clients a serious reality check. She's been spiraling that she is so close to an offer but feels stressed even with 3 interviews lined up, and I could see her getting stuck in victim mode. So I asked her this question that I ask all my clients: "Would Karan Johar make a Bollywood movie about your problem?" She paused... and then started laughing. Because the answer was obviously NO. Her "problem" wasn't dramatic enough for a movie plot. Which means it's not actually a problem - it's just a temporary situation that requires focus and strategy. 🧠 Why Your Brain Sabotages Your Job Search Here's what I see happening with 90% of job searchers: Your brain focuses on: - ❌ The recruiter who didn't respond - ❌ The rejection from that one company - ❌ How long it's taking - ❌ All the things going "wrong" Successful people focus on: - ✅ The interviews they DID get - ✅ The progress they're making - ✅ The skills they're building - ✅ The opportunities coming in Same circumstances. Different focus. Completely different results. ⏰ The 50/50 Rule That Actually Gets You Hired Stop doing busy work in your job search. Here's how to split your time: 50% Interview Prep (This is your needle mover) - Practice your stories - Perfect your STAR method responses - Record yourself and listen back - Do mock interviews 25% Applications (This gets you in the door) - Apply to targeted roles daily - Optimize your resume for each application - Follow up strategically 25% Strategic Networking (This opens hidden opportunities) - Message hiring managers directly - Connect with recruiters in your space - Reach out to alumni and industry contacts Most people flip this and wonder why they're not getting offers. Interview prep is what closes deals, not more applications. 📱 The LinkedIn Message That Gets 8/30 Responses One of my other clients sent 30 LinkedIn messages and got 8 responses in 24 hours. Here's her exact formula:

Anyone who is willing to share your BI/ Data analyst career and what company you are looking for. Would love to connect with fellow BI/ data analysts.

Hi everyone! Looking for help to understand rejection. I applied for a position recently and was rejected during application review process. What are tops reasons for getting rejected at this level?

Any body here has experience in data strategy or has interviewed for this role?