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Archive for: March, 2009

What Software Skills Do Business Analysts Need?

What Software Skills Do Business Analysts Need?

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There is an increased demand for business analysts with software skills or a wider range of skill sets. Because of that, I am getting more questions on how to deal with this trend. Some of the questions are:

  1. What software skills are needed by business analysts?

  2. Should business analysts be made to learn computer programming?

  3. What software packages programs are required for business analysis jobs?

Another reader also posted this question, should business analysts have in depth knowledge of SQL, Access, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Reporting writing software?

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SPECIAL PROMOTION / DISCOUNT

SPECIAL PROMOTION / DISCOUNT

SPECIAL DISCOUNTWe are running a special discount that allows you to subscribe to two (2) or more courses for close to the price of one course.

Use the current discount to register for the Busines Analyst Boot Camp and the SQL Boot Camp or the Busines Analyst Boot Camp and the Data Analyst Boot Camp for close to the price of one course.

Or Use the current discount to register for the Software Developer Boot Camp and the SQL Boot Camp or the Software Developer Boot Camp and the Data Analyst Boot Camp for close to the price of one course.

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IT Managers Hiring Broader Range Of Skills

IT Managers Hiring Broader Range Of Skills

careersAs hiring managers are cutting costs and reducing staff size they are also hiring hiring professionals with a broader range of skills

As workers are laid off, the lucky ones left behind are asked to work longer hours or work on a broader range of tasks

IT Managers are now hiring for a broader range of skill sets. Business Analysts are being asked to perform light programming jobs and software developers are being asked to perform light business analysis tasks

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Which Comes First Certification Or Skills & Experience?

Which Comes First Certification Or Skills & Experience?
How To Boost IT Skills Rapidly Or Get Hired Fast

How To Boost IT Skills Rapidly Or Get Hired Fast

Stephen Covey advises us to put “First Things First” when it comes to our careers or jobs but figuring that out or prioritizing the most important things proves to be a surprising challenge for many IT Workers!

While some believe that certifications are required for getting a job, others put more value on hands-on skills and experience!

So, the question is, which comes first in your career, “your hands-on skills & experience” or “your certifications”?

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Choosing Between Contract Or Full Time Business Analyst Job Offers

Choosing Between Contract Or Full Time Business Analyst Job Offers

How To Achieve In Your Career

How To Achieve In Your Career

I am dedicating this article to answering a question posted by an independent contract business analyst. If you have a question or challenge about your business analyst career, post it as comment at the end of this article and I will answer it for you:

Here is the question posed by the independent contract or consulting business analyst:

… I got hired by a consulting firm. I was under the impression that I was with a company with a team-oriented environment. By this I mean that I thought I would be working with project teams etc.

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