Hey everyone,
I’m about to graduate with a BTech in AI (India) in less than a month. My CGPA is 7.1. I don’t have any internships, but I have around 3 academic projects and 3 personal projects.
I’m aiming to get into data-related roles (Data Analyst / Junior Data Analyst / Business Analyst).
I’m planning to spend the next 6–12 months doing the following seriously:
Strengthening SQL, Excel, Python, and Power BI
Building 2–3 strong, end-to-end projects (with dashboards and business insights)
Applying consistently to jobs and internships
Trying to network and get referrals
My biggest concerns are:
Is it realistic to expect any opportunity (job/internship) after this level of effort?
How bad does a 6–12 month gap look if I don’t land something immediately?
Do companies in India actually consider freshers like me without internships?
Should I also target roles like MIS/Reporting as a backup?
At what point should I pivot strategy if nothing works?
I’m willing to work hard (6–10 hours daily), but I want a realistic picture from people in the industry.
Please be brutally honest—I’d rather hear the truth than false reassurance.
Thanks in advance.