Career Advice & Trends

BA career path

PAnand — 2023-01-27T10:28:55Z

Hi I started as a developer and moved into BA world. I have been BA for close to 10 years now. I was working with a small team who hardly as a separate testing team - PM, BA, Dev team and business. Recently I moved to work in a large programme (bank) where I work with a lot of BAs and I feel their knowledge is much more broader than me in terms of understanding the stakeholders in a programme and different forums, sign offs involved etc. I also started thinking about BA career and wondering how I can understand a programme, how senior leadership works in bank (as I always been with a small team within a bank). As next step how can I become a business architect? will it be like starting from scratch if I become business architect? Thanks in advance for your time. Regards, P

BA in the CRM domain

maximus — 2008-08-11T17:12:30Z

Hi All, I need some serious advice from all you senior BAs. I started as a s/w programmer and moved to sales marketing function primarily in the IT services industry. Later on in my current organization, I was offered the job of a BA to work with our customer who is a leader in outsource contact center management provide inbound and outbound sales and marketing services to its customers across industry verticals. I've worked on couple of projects (not core CRM implementation) with this client and have gained sound exposure in the sales and marketing processes including some process redesign work. Have demonstrated quantifiable results. Now I want to move on for better opportunities and better money. My concern is that though I've am quite strong on the process side of CRM I don't have any functional consulting experience on CRM packages (i.e Oracle, Siebel, MS Dynamics etc.). Do you guys think, this could become a major roadblock in my hope to chart a career in the CRM space? Please advise....

Beating the Bots: Your Resume vs. the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Folarin Alabi — 2024-09-29T12:30:26Z

Did you know that when you apply for a job online, your resume isn’t landing straight into the hands of a recruiter or hiring manager? First, it gets filtered through an ATS (Applicant Tracking System). Here are the facts: - 98% of Fortune 500 companies, 66% of large organizations, and 35% of small businesses use ATS software. So, if you're applying online, you're likely dealing with an ATS. These systems screen out or reject 70% or more of resumes for two main reasons: - The resume doesn’t match the required qualifications or is missing key keywords. - The resume format is not compatible with the ATS, so it can't extract the necessary information. Having an ATS-optimized resume is the critical first step to beating the bots and getting your resume in front of real human eyes. As unemployment rates drop, companies are fighting harder for top talent. That’s why AI-powered tools like ATS are giving hiring managers the upper hand.

Client BA vs Supplier BA

boliver228 — 2024-04-13T12:13:41Z

'm currently work as a BA for a digital agency that implement technology solutions for large customers (strategic level digital transformation projects). Since joining, I have noticed that the BA position feels very different on the agency side. Companies tend to approach us when they have already done (or believe they have done) a lot of the analysis on their side. They usually have identified their problems, objectives, and often have a clear idea in their head of the solution they want to implement. The obvious impact of this is they are reluctant to pay for too much of this 'discovery' work to happen, even if we need to validate it or feel we could do better analysis, or if more is needed. Furthermore, most clients typically have their own BAs who understand their business far better than we ever could. Granted they may not always be as skilled BAs, but they're always going to hold the cards in terms of business knowledge. This creates an awkward situation where it's not clear how to split the responsibilities between client BA supplier BA, and often we have to use the client BA as a stakeholder proxy (not getting access to stakeholders). A lot of this has led me to ponder whether I return to being a BA in industry, where you can actually become an expert in that particular business. I know consultantcy side gives much more breadth and generalised skills, but it also feels like it can squeeze a lot of the 'business' part out of the business analysis. And almost feels like they are two very different roles. I'm keen to hear from anyone who has had similar experiences..how have you found the differences between client supplier side? Who do you think is most suited to each? What do you think are the pros and cons?

I want to start studying remotely, do you know Tech?

Yefren — 2024-01-03T15:53:28Z

Hello guys, I am an entrepreneur and I would like to expand my knowledge to improve my business. I am currently interested in specializing in Software Development and I am looking for an economical alternative that allows me to study remotely for business purposes. I have seen a university called Tech but I don't know anything about it, do you have any experience of having studied at Tech or any other information that could be useful to me apart from what appears on their website? Thank you.

I want to start studying remotely, do you know Tech?

alicia9512vm — 2024-01-06T00:35:16Z

In my experience with TECH it has been very good, since its contents are updated and you can manage your time to study without affecting your other tasks. It also has a fully interactive and easy-to-navigate platform.

Need advise on future of my career

rcrdmcdaniel — 2018-05-02T11:55:22Z

Hello, I did my engineering in chennai. After doing i dint get any job so i decided to do CCNA course.Even though i dint get job ,but finally after 6 months of searching i got a job.I had switched 3 companies till now. At present I'm working as a consultant in GOA. My manager who has done MS in US and worked in US for a company for 3 years. After that he came to INDIA and he was working from home. There was requirement for more so he decided to hire 6 more people and all 6 are working from his home in GOA. We get paid from US in dollars. But now problem is the company is going in loss and i had to start to search for different job. My question is' I'm working as consultant for 1.5 years here. If I try to search for jobs in India,does the companies hire me or not. Will my experience is countable or not'. Please help. I didn't find the right solution from the Internet. Thanks

Need Career Advice

Luke David — 2020-03-28T12:16:50Z

Hello Community i need Career Advice Regarding Business Analyst Profession Please provide necessary information

Want to move from Testing to BA

Sid B — 2023-07-28T09:00:49Z

Hi All, I am a software tester and want to change my profession to BA. I have started doing courses on Udemy to learn the basics of BA but need some guidance as other than doing courses what else I can do will help me learn faster and gain skills.

Study To Pass The CBAP Exam At First Try Q/A

michalejhon55 — 2022-12-21T09:32:59Z

IIBA Core Business Analysis Certifications CBAP Exam Questions/Answers:

Question No. 1 What is the term used to describe the cost of the solution after the solution has been implemented in production by a vendor? A Total ownership costing B Lifecycle maintenance fees C Sustainability fees D Total cost of ownership Correct Answer: D Question No. 2 Enterprise analysis creates just five outputs. Which one of the following is an output of the enterprise analysis tasks? A Assumptions and constraints B Stakeholder concerns C Solution performance assessment D Solution approach Correct Answer: D Question No. 3 All of the following stakeholders participate in the prioritization of requirements except for which one? A Implementation subject matter expert B Project team C Domain subject matter expert D Project manager Correct Answer: B Move yourself toward achievement with all the support of IIBA Core Business Analysis Certifications CBAP exam questions/answers pdf of Validexamdumps. Download Fully Updated Exam Questions Here : https://www.validexamdumps.com/iiba/cbap-dumps

Desperately need advice from senior Business Analysts/Data Analysts

sallu_110 — 2022-11-22T15:30:21Z

Hello everyone! I am lucky to find this forum! So without any delays : I recently completed my bachelors in computer science from a well reputed university in my country. Unfortunately, I am a bad programmer by nature. Even during my last exams, I was not sure that I should apply for development job, qa job or ba job! I cracked an interview in a very good IT company and have been working there for 5 months. But slowly and gradually I realized that my doubt was correct that programming is not for me. Even if I hustle day and night for the next 2 years, I will still be a mediocre programmer. So I have decided that I would do something which I enjoy doing. During my bachelors my biggest strength as compared to all my friends were my presentation and communication skills. I got A grades in them. I love researching on topics and explaining them in the most easiest manner even if the topic is of AI or machine learning. I love to listen to people and think acording to their perspective. I love leading things, motivating my juniors and planning things way before. These all traits make me convinced that Business Analyst is something which I should try. Along with this as a side learning I will build up my Data Analysis skills by doing certifications etc. But I am not sure about Data Analyst, maybe business analyst role would be enough for me. But learning things is not a bad thing I guess. There is a very cool guy who has worked as a business analyst and data analyst too : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIbL4aSUIas So here I am with : 1) Bs Computer Science 2) 5 months(and counting) experience as Associate Software Engineer Now I am doing some certifications from Linkedin Learning related to business analyst. I will provide list of courses and would need advice from you guys that which certifications i should complete quickly. Also I have to think ahead too. Should I do an Mba from a well reputed institute from my country and save money in my country or should I look for scholarships from abroad for any relavent masters program. Since I want myself to be earning in abroad where there are good oppurtunities for BAs. Thanks a lot! Waiting for your precious advices! Note : The only thing which scares me is of getting unemployed since I am sole earner of house. There are plently of jobs of developers but not of BA.

Resume

avianchaos — 2021-10-30T15:15:34Z

Hello guys, I am a senior business analyst and was wondering if I could get some help with my resume. I've read through some of the articles on the website and have found them immensely helpful. I've always been fortunate that a resume of 3-4 pages has gotten the job done until now. I was wondering if some of the senior business analysts on the forum could post their resumes (5-10 years of experience) and show me how they limit it to 1-2 pages while hitting all the key words and converying everything necessary. I would be eternally grateful. Thank you so much

Managment issue

Eumelia Anatjari — 2021-09-28T12:56:14Z

Hello everybody. I run a small Business Analyst department. Recently, we have received several large clients. But I ran into a problem - I need to know the approximate time that each specialist spends on a certain object. These parameters will determine how many new employees we will hire for future projects and, in general, the course of personnel development. This is a very important question at this stage, so I appreciate your comments. Thank you for your responses.

Skills and Knowledge for an undergrad or new data analysts

theBeginner — 2021-05-15T08:19:08Z

Hi, I am an undergrad studying at Singapore SUTD. I would like to seek advice on the knowledge and skills needed for a fresh grad data analysis and the modules I should be learning as an undergrad. I have asked around and was told the following are the important skills set to obtain: Problem-solving Mathematics Statistics Data processing using Excel SQL Data processing using Python or R Application of statistics in Python or R Also, I am currently pursuing a minor in AI which requires me to take an introductory to AI module. However, I am more interested in taking up an Information Retri IR) module compared to an introductory to AI module. As I believe IR would provide skills set and knowledge more valuable to a Data Analyst compared to the application of AI. Hence, would like inputs comparing IR to AI and which skills would be more applicable for the career as a data analyst? Also would forgo the minor would affect my employability as a data analyst? Thank you for your time and hope to hear from you guys soon

What is the use of break statement?

sravanih2k — 2021-03-09T05:33:19Z

Hi, What is the use of break statement

Advice in Data Science

Adi Sharma — 2020-09-29T08:43:34Z

Hello Everyone, I am looking for a data science certification and I have 2.5 years of experience in python. I have asked a question on Quora which data science certification is best, Many people suggest me lots of references but still, I am confused between SAS and EDX platform, which one is best. Can anyone suggest me?

most desired Finance specialization? (for a BA)

gotcha41 — 2019-06-12T06:52:01Z

Hi,

I want to be an IT Business Analyst within the finance area, but in order to pick a specialization, I wonder which one is the most desired one (in terms of demand and job opportunities)? For instance: Product costing Price planning Financial steering Custormer supplier transactions Invoicing General Accounting Period end Statutory/Tax reporting Consolidation Many thanks

Peoplesoft,CRM, SAP, Need help!

dbose369 — 2012-10-04T18:26:32Z

Hi All, Since my contract is soon ending, I am looking for BA jobs in Bay Area, California. Most openings require knowledge of SAP, ERP, CRM, Peoplesoft, supply chain maangement to name a few. (hopefully I got those right). Other requirements are related database warehousing etc. Is this really the trend? Is anyone else facing the same situation or is it just me? How do I learn them if not on job? I am stuck in chicken and egg situation. Anyone knows any company that is OK about providing on job training to BAs in any of these? Or any other way of learning the ERP, Peoplesoft stuff that will help me be considered for jobs? I am a very functional BA but open to learning new stuff. Hope to get some advise. Thank You dbose369

Advice regarding Business Analyst Career

sunny gurung — 2020-08-13T16:57:49Z

Hello Team, I am routing my career towards Business Analyst focusing towards technology. I just got off one of the project where i got to work as a functional designer. I really like the role.I have been trying to figure out how to be better in BA role. I got one of the classes done in Udemy which taught about basic foundation of BA. I was wondering if someone could give me advice how i can prepare myself for the BA role. What kind of training or cert to start off with?

BA course for BRD writing

Talhaa — 2020-08-17T18:14:59Z

Hi, I need to learn what BA does related to requirements gathering (functional, non functional) and BRD compilation. Can you please recommend any courses that I should be able to complete within 2 days Thanks

Career Advice & Trends

BA career path

BA in the CRM domain

Beating the Bots: Your Resume vs. the ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Client BA vs Supplier BA

I want to start studying remotely, do you know Tech?

I want to start studying remotely, do you know Tech?

Need advise on future of my career

Need Career Advice

Want to move from Testing to BA

Study To Pass The CBAP Exam At First Try Q/A

IIBA Core Business Analysis Certifications CBAP Exam Questions/Answers:

Desperately need advice from senior Business Analysts/Data Analysts

Resume

Managment issue

Skills and Knowledge for an undergrad or new data analysts

What is the use of break statement?

Advice in Data Science

most desired Finance specialization? (for a BA)

Peoplesoft,CRM, SAP, Need help!

Advice regarding Business Analyst Career

BA course for BRD writing

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