I am just between a career pivot and I need some advice. I graduated in Biochemistry near the top of my class with an expectation to go into medicine so I had been working in clinical research. But I decided otherwise and want to go into business now, as an analyst. I have some logistics experience and getting the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification but I need to start a new role ASAP. What is the best way to proceed? (I don't even know how to align my resume for this pivot...)

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Learn sql and Python. Don’t even worry about AWS until you know some open source tools. Look at maybe doing a boot camp of some kind given your industry pivot which could help make up for any lack of industry experience that would show upon your resume

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Would also add in regards to Bootcamps, most offer great networking opportunities to get your foot in the door.

Oh, and please ignore the title. It wasn't giving me options and I'm still trying to fix it

While I am not opposed to learning those, I am currently in a position where I need to get a job soon. Any recommendations for that?

Btw, I forgot to mention that I am doing an MBA currently with Project Management specialization. That's probably important info

I’d try applying to smaller shops and working your way up. I’m a fairly new grad who started in advertising analytics and now work in ops analytics for a major airline. A lot of my earlier jobs gave me exposure to a lot of the tools I use now. Big thing for you is going to be networking. What city are you in?

Houston Texas

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