Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers - How to Really Sell Your BA Skills

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If you are preparing for your first business analyst job interview or if it’s been awhile since you’ve interviewed, you are probably wondering what questions you can expect and how to answer them. Interviewing for a business analyst job is very different than interviewing for a more technical or domain-focused role.
In particular, what’s different is how you answer questions to position your skills to a potential employer. I’ve been on both sides of the business analyst job interview process multiple times - I’ve hired several BAs and, while I was contracting, I interviewed for several BA positions.
In this video, I share my insider tips on how to prove you have the business analysis skills your employer wants to see in an interview, so you can really sell your skills.
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@BridgingtheGapBA 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Don't forget to join my FREE WORKSHOP - Quick Start to Success as a Business Analyst and discover how to propel your business analysis career forward right now: www.bridging-the-gap.com/quick/?KZfaq&Business%20Analyst%20Interview%20Questions%20and%20Answers%20-%20How%20to%20Really%20Sell%20Your%20BA%20Skills&Comments

@rarenelson 6 жыл бұрын

Just discovered you now when I just got a BA job straight out of college! Just wanted to let you know that you're doing an awesome job by doing this. :)

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new BA job!

@prcarey1 2 жыл бұрын

So far, I've watched 7 of your videos. Couldn't be more pleased with the information. I feel more prepared for my first business position. I was previously in the military and education, so while have a lot of these prerequisite skills, I needed something to bring it all together. Thank you!

@BridgingtheGapBA 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! We're glad to hear the videos are helping you prepare for your first role. Also be sure to check out the Quick Start to Success workshop, as Laura goes deeper into some important aspects of the career that are extremely relevant to starting a new BA position: www.bridging-the-gap.com/quick

@victorerickrodriguezpaz5786 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Laura, great tips, hope to give you the news that I got the BA position

@LD-wf2yt 2 жыл бұрын

Our minds work like a CPU(s) in a computer. All unfinished tasks clog the CPU. The reason we do business process analysis is to discover important/natural regularly occuring break-finish points. When we reach such a break point we feel positive, happy, joyful etc. Alternatively, when those points are not clearly defined we feel lost, like driving on a road with no lanes. If others want our attention, unless emergency, they should put a Post-it note: "Thank you for completing this task. Join me to celebrate and let's get some fresh air". From this simple idea the world's challenges heal themselves.

@raymeester7883 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview advice. Thank you.

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@nhannguyen6203 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It is great.

@elp1246 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome resource and information! I joined. Thank you.

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome! I hope you continue to benefit from our resources.

@CosmicFox808 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! Super helpful :)

@BridgingtheGapBA 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Good luck with your interview.

@danimatedo 6 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video. Thank you for putting such great advice out there. It's like teaching us to fish, rather than giving us fish.

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. And I love the analogy.

@kez2459 Жыл бұрын

This is the dream mentor.. Thank you so much Laura

@BridgingtheGapBA Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Be sure to subscribe so you continue to get notified about our new content. We have several new videos coming out soon.

@jessikuur 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you so much

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@johnereyimwen1246 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Experience worth having

@wrestlingarchitect4399 4 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff! Would you have a guide for interview questions and answers for business analyst in STAR format?

@pw9521 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks very useful !

@fergaldownes 5 жыл бұрын

Heya buddy, extremely good stream that you have here. I subscribed.

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

Great to have you as part of Bridging the Gap, Fergal!

@zaccomusic 6 жыл бұрын

great video, Thanks!

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@BeingCaroline 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible, thank you so much.

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Good luck with your interview.

@Veronica-ok7yv 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us a great tips

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome.

@alyzachangco 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@BridgingtheGapBA 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@fredsalfa 5 жыл бұрын

My last interview I answered some questions in a straight forward way based on experience then they asked some questions about things I hadnt done before and all I could do was talk about it in terms of textbook theory. Well they could tell I was making it up from theory but I just kept on going as I had no other choice ! Anyway luckily I still got the job ! Lol.

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! And thanks for sharing your experience. The most important thing is to be honest and transparent - while still presenting your skills, knowledge, and experience in the best possible light!

@Krishna-re9dm 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou .. very nice suggestions

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@Pathrissia 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and good luck to me. Going for an interview now! Ed: Took your advice with examples. Felt rly good! Thaaank you heaps! Hoping to get the job!

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome! Examples make a huge difference in how to position your skills!

@raofamily9372 2 жыл бұрын

hope it went well

@Pathrissia 2 жыл бұрын

It went great, got the job! :)

@JediWebSurf 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pathrissia bruh you replied 3 years later! You're in the same job?

@Pathrissia 2 жыл бұрын

@@JediWebSurf hehe no switched jobs inbetween

@abhichoudhary87 6 жыл бұрын

Can you please share the link of Adam Hasler case study that you referred to ?

@tanyavanaswegen7994 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura!

@BridgingtheGapBA 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. We are so glad this video resonated with you. Good luck on your next interview!

@tshepangplaatjie525 6 жыл бұрын

Can you kindly advice on the SACM Analyst Interview Questions?

@fredsalfa 5 жыл бұрын

Great thanks !

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@voragantividyasri9306 3 жыл бұрын

wow, very cool !

@Nukufulla 6 жыл бұрын

Love it

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck with your interviewing!

@lahiruperera2996 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Good luck on your interview!

@peterabuyaministries 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome.

@ramakrishnavedantham6362 2 жыл бұрын

Mam it was really useful. Thank you very much.

@BridgingtheGapBA 2 жыл бұрын

So glad this resonated with you! Best of luck with your next interview.

@FeliciaLoves 4 жыл бұрын

Great Information

@BridgingtheGapBA 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you found this helpful. Good luck with your interview!

@annaharutyunyan9694 5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@anasteward3185 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was so encouraging 😍

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that and good luck with your interview!

@shadidrezwan5534 6 жыл бұрын

Hi laura,Thank you

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome. Good luck with your next job interview.

@thulaganyomathuba3868 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@Sheikhzada021 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@vimukthimahakumbura1284 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JD-qo7hm 2 жыл бұрын

Of all my technical skill, the interview process for my first BA role was almost entirely on communication and problem solving ability/critical thinking.

@BridgingtheGapBA 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's incredibly common for a business analyst role.

@JD-qo7hm 2 жыл бұрын

@@BridgingtheGapBA It was a welcome surprise! Made accepting the role much easier as it was more aligned with what I felt were my intangibles. Thanks for the content, as always!

@northernintrovert 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Please could you share a link to Adam's article? I can't seem to find it.

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

Here you go! www.bridging-the-gap.com/adam-haesler/

@axa5005 3 ай бұрын

Really helpful tips, I believe where I’ve been going wrong is giving text book answers without supplementing it with my real work experience 😞

@BridgingtheGapBA 3 ай бұрын

That's such a great AHA! You will definitely build more credibility when you speak to your real-world experience!

@axa5005 3 ай бұрын

@@BridgingtheGapBA Yes, my resume is fine which is why I've been getting requests but it just hit me that although I'm giving the "right" answers, as you said it doesnt read as credible unless I add real actual experience. le sigh...lol

@Musa-Navid Жыл бұрын

I’m having plenty of interviews but no luck with jobs.

@komolhasanrabby8925 5 жыл бұрын

The video is more about experienced BA looking for a job.. Do you have any video that may help fresh graduates?

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

That's our focus - but we do have a video for entry-level. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZaGiLOczKvZZ3k.html

@jbr3rd 6 жыл бұрын

Informative presentation, thank you Laura. A couple times in the video you mentioned including links in the text below, but I see none in the KZfaq description.

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

Here is the link to the Interview Prep Guide: www.bridging-the-gap.com/prepare-for-ba-job-interview/

@FiPoSan 5 жыл бұрын

How about the YES answer video?@@BridgingtheGapBA

@FiPoSan 5 жыл бұрын

never mind I found it further down the comments section, thanks!

@foreveryours1930 6 жыл бұрын

you r adorable! thanks for the video

@raymeester7883 6 жыл бұрын

There is no link to Adam's video.

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

Here you go! www.bridging-the-gap.com/adam-haesler/

@rotitelor 5 жыл бұрын

The free interview prep guide is not available at the link provided.

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, We are having some issues with our opt-in boxes on some pages, so that could be the issue. Please email us at info [at] bridging-the-gap [dot] com and we will help you get access to the guide.

@heeri100 5 жыл бұрын

👌

@ingridbergs7916 5 жыл бұрын

where can i find that link about the interview prep guide

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

Here you go: www.bridging-the-gap.com/prepare-for-ba-job-interview/

@dharas4114 2 жыл бұрын

what about if youre in a meeting with cross teams and 2 different teams (or more) both have a priority at the same level what do you do then?

@BridgingtheGapBA 2 жыл бұрын

Laura covers the topic of requirements prioritization here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZqefpMmEnMCtYJc.html&t

@bathulasaicharitha4248 5 жыл бұрын

Please learn to SAY NO when ever or where ever applicable.

@neevashrestha9375 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t see link here for interview plz help me

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You you go! www.bridging-the-gap.com/prepare-for-ba-job-interview/

@tonymagee120 5 жыл бұрын

just learn to be a good liar and grab the job of your choice.....

@shajibahsan8267 5 жыл бұрын

That is the real truth

@chinweokearchi7299 2 жыл бұрын

😆🤣😂😹

@renugoyal3189 Жыл бұрын

Can u please share the link to prepare for BA interview . thanks.

@BridgingtheGapBA Жыл бұрын

Here you go! www.bridging-the-gap.com/job-interview-prep-guide/

@sfdc_qa 6 жыл бұрын

Hi mam, My name is Nikhil, I'm from India. I want you to tell me a good book that I can use to begin my carrier as BA. I am an enginering graduate and want to get into BA job profile. so Please suggest me a beginning book so I can learn things step by step. Thank you

@bhushanpatilbspatil 6 жыл бұрын

please try foundation level BABOK book which has basic knowledge of BA skills and implementation processes

@FitnessForAll 5 жыл бұрын

Hi , I am a Software Tester and want to switch my career towards Business Analyst role. Is it possible ?

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I was in QA before I started in BA.

@FitnessForAll 5 жыл бұрын

@@BridgingtheGapBA ohh is it ...I am feeling confident now that I can also do it. I already went through all you BA videos and found it really helpful. Could you please help me with the initial steps of transitioning into a BA role. Currently I am having 3.3 years of experience in QA and working with Mobiquity India as a QA Engineer. What should be my initial steps?

@FitnessForAll 5 жыл бұрын

Also can I connect with you through email or Whatapp? I really need proper guidance from a knowledgable individual like you for transitioning my career from a QA role to BA role

@rauleyshar3635 5 жыл бұрын

Why are you to live in America? Desperation?

@FitnessForAll 5 жыл бұрын

@@rauleyshar3635 who are you? Who asked for your bloody bullshit opinion?

@cu806 5 жыл бұрын

Interview Thursday

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@cu806 5 жыл бұрын

@@BridgingtheGapBA I have NO idea. It was an internal interview where I know the interviewer well. I prepared well, but I wasn't asked any questions besides how much programming I knew. A lot of the interviewer talking about the role and what they expect. I do know the interviewer well and work closely every day with the team for the last 6 years, but no questions didn't ask about my certifications or anything. Have you experienced this?

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

@@cu806 It sounds like perhaps this was for more of a technical role, than a business analyst role. Some interviewers also just don't know how to interview, and it could be important to riff off of their descriptions of expectations to speak to your experience and qualifications, and how you could fulfill those.

@buysell5922 4 жыл бұрын

Does BA role requires formal MBA or MPA

@myprivacy998 4 ай бұрын

No. No degree is needed in my opinion.

@bathulasaicharitha4248 5 жыл бұрын

Talking louder

@Savvynomad225 2 жыл бұрын

Truth is, business analysis is a mindset, and there's no interview questions that matter more than, what's your pay expectations? Keep them low and you'll land yourself a job

@ShowBizJunkie 3 жыл бұрын

Laura your secret about looking into a linked profile of a BA analyst is not your idea alone. I and my friends have been doing that for a long time. This has helped me to figure out what kind of a BA, I want to be and to see what kind of challenges other people have faced.