Business Analyst
Business analysts have become a vital role in most businesses. They're the ones responsible for creating and implementing new models that will support business decisions. They are responsible for making the organization to improve its efficiency, profitability, and also productivity.
The primary role of a business analyst is to extract and elicite all the relevant data from the stakeholders. Then, based on that information they received, the BA will analyze and formulate a set of business requirements. The duties of a Business Analyst cannot be automated, which is why they in demand. BA's have a detail-oriented mind and they are always analyzing everything around them. The are constantly running through questions about things and the activities they observe.
Hard Skills
- Knowing about analytical requirements in business, software and informational level
- Having a good understanding of the industry
- Collaborating with the stakeholders
- Reaching out to each department to see if they are having problems
- Defining solutions to the obtained issues
- Gaining knowledge on project management and organizational skills
Soft Skills
- Must have creative thinking ability that helps to enhance the system performance
- Good communication in verbal and written form is necessary
- Must be aware of public speaking as most of the time they have to give presentations
- To have in-depth decision-making skills
- Must have the problem-solving skill as it's their primary job
- Must be a great team player
- As they work on a managerial level, they must possess leadership qualities