Forums for the Business Analyst

 
  Modern Analyst Forums  Careers  Getting Started  From web developer to BA
Previous Previous
 
Next Next
New Post 4/23/2008 5:41 PM
User is offline joinsway
1 posts
No Ranking


From web developer to BA 

I have worked 7 years as a web developer in an educational software company. Since it's a small company, I had a lot of opportunities interacting with users, collecting requirements as well as design, code, debug each project I was assigned to. My job title was never BA, but I believe I already did quite a lot of what a BA does.

Ok, at this point, I am considering switch my career to BA. Question is, what should I do to prepare better for future interviews and new job?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!!

 
New Post 4/24/2008 11:56 AM
User is offline Adrian M.
765 posts
3rd Level Poster




Re: From web developer to BA 

 joinsway wrote

I have worked 7 years as a web developer in an educational software company. Since it's a small company, I had a lot of opportunities interacting with users, collecting requirements as well as design, code, debug each project I was assigned to. My job title was never BA, but I believe I already did quite a lot of what a BA does.

Ok, at this point, I am considering switch my career to BA. Question is, what should I do to prepare better for future interviews and new job?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!!

To start, I would say that you should focus your effort in a few tracks as follows:

  • Ensure your resume reflects your BA experience: regardless of what your job title is, if you have performed business analysis activities then you have acted in the role of Business Analyst for that project.  So make sure you include in detail in your resume the BA tasks you have performed: requirements elicitation & analysis, analysis & design, types of diagrams you created, types of documents/artifacts you created, etc.  Also, instead of the job title put your role, for example: Programmer/Analyst or Business Systems Analyst & Developer, etc.
  • Focus on getting a good foundation of knowledge for the Business Analyst role: read the BABOK published by the IIBA, take one or two Business Analysis courses (including one which provides an overview of the entire profession). => once you do this you can add it to your resume
  • Read as many articles, forums, etc. as possible and get into the habit of continuous learning.  If you use ModernAnalyst.com frequently you can put that on your resume: that you are a member of the community.
  • Join your local chapter of the IIBA and put that on your resume.

Regards,

- Adrian


Adrian Marchis
Business Analyst Community Blog - Post your thoughts!
 
New Post 4/29/2008 4:16 AM
User is offline Craig Brown
560 posts
www.betterprojects.net
4th Level Poster




Re: From web developer to BA 
Modified By Craig Brown  on 4/29/2008 7:16:54 AM)

 adrian wrote

  • Read as many articles, forums, etc. as possible and get into the habit of continuous learning.  If you use ModernAnalyst.com frequently you can put that on your resume: that you are a member of the community.

I would add that starting your own blog and being a regular MA forum contributor will also help sharpen your skills.  There's nothing like sharing your knowedge and viewpoint to get you thinking about the skills and knowledge areas in depth.  And yes, it doesn look good to employers.  (If you can manage yor typos down.)

 
Previous Previous
 
Next Next
  Modern Analyst Forums  Careers  Getting Started  From web developer to BA

Community Blog - Latest Posts

I have always loved cooking. I learned from my Grandma June and her kitchen was her sanctuary, a small, warm sunlit space filled with jars of spices, stacks of cookbooks, and the comforting smell of something always on the stove or baking in the oven. Grandma June was as great a cook as she was a teacher to me. She never followed a recipe “to...
Now, I know, I don’t know what kind of new intro BPO may require, but at least I can promise you upfront that I have something different to say about Business Process Outsourcing or simply BPO. What is it? This hasn't been a call center job or a sales job as we all think. It is a mammoth profile, and firms are grappling to ge...
Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Data Security in Business Operations
In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, businesses are searching for robust solutions to safeguard their data. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising tool in this quest, offering a way to secure data with unparalleled reliability. Although initially known for powering cryptocurrencies l...

 






 

Copyright 2006-2025 by Modern Analyst Media LLC