Why is it so hard to land a data analyst job? | *brutal truth*

Check out my free data analyst roadmap https://analyticscollective.io/blueprint/ If you’re new to my channel, my name is Rohan Adus. I’m the Founder & Principal of Analytics Collective and a freelance AI-Automation & Analytics consultant. So far: I’ve trained 30+ students in data analytics and various technical fields. My freelance clients include law firms and tech startups. I bootstrapped QueryPro.ai (SaaS) from 0 → 2,000 users in under 6 months. How I got here… 22 yrs old: Graduated with a Master’s in Commerce (Business) and landed my first data role at an edtech startup after 146 rejections 23 yrs old: Joined ProShares as they launched the world’s first Bitcoin-linked LinkedIn ETF. 24 yrs old: Moved to Yahoo as a Product Data Professional, diving into Ad Tech and Privacy analytics. 25 yrs old: Launched my freelancing practice and founded Analytics Collective, offering hands-on AI and analytics training. 26 yrs old: Scaled business ventures to making over 6 figures in the first year in business and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an MS in Computer Science. Every step had its hurdles—146 job rejections, endless self-doubt, and the scramble for my first freelancing client. But each “no” taught me something new, and every small win—like that first student placement—fueled the next. Today, I’m here to share the real, unfiltered playbook for breaking in and scaling up in data and AI. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & Market Overview 0:22 - Layoffs, Competition & AI 1:39 - Analyst Demand & Job Trends 2:17 - Personal Story & AI vs. Humans 3:00 - Rebranding & Business Mindset 4:06 - Portfolio & Skills 7:16 - Networking & Applications 9:26 - Takeaways & Final Advice Disclaimers: Views presented in this video are my own opinions and do not reflect on organization I work or worked for. Results of landing a data job are not guaranteed and depend on various factors such as the market, one's skill level, and various others.