Career Clarity

Practical business analyst career support to help you navigate your career

Analyst Ally - Resources for Business Analysts

Many business analysts struggle to align their skills to the right role. Below, we provide practical career support to help every BA succeed.

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1. What kind of business analyst are you?

Knowing your BA type gives you career clarity, helps you tailor applications, and opens up new career options. Watch the short video, then take our quiz to discover what type of BA you are.

Take the BA Type Quiz

2. Upskill and gain experience

Don’t let a lack of experience hold you back. There are numerous ways to gain practical skills and build your portfolio.

Key Strategies include:

Volunteer on projects

Offer your analytical skills to non-profit organisations or other internal projects. This can provide real-world scenarios to practise requirements gathering, process mapping and stakeholder communication.

Shadow experienced BAs

Seek opportunities to observe experienced BAs. This provides invaluable insight into how the role functions in practice. Reach out to your network or through Linkedin to find potential shadowing opportunities.

Find a mentor

A mentor can provide guidance, share experience and help you navigate your business analysis career path. Look for experienced business analysts in your network who may be willing to offer you advice and support on your journey.

Apply for junior roles

Many companies offer junior BA positions. While they may require some foundational knowledge, they are often designed to help new professionals develop their skills. Tailor your application to highlight transferable skills.

3. Update and tailor your CV

Business analysis is highly competitive, with up to 300 CVs per role. Use the tips below to help your CV stand out.

Still no interviews? Explore our CV Review Service.

Tailor your application

Make your CV and application specifically relevant to the job you are applying for and tailor it to the job description provided.

Evidence your skills

Lists of generic BA skills and methods are not enough. Instead provide examples that demonstrate skills and behaviours in practice and where you have added value.

Show some personality

What makes you stand out from the crowd? Do you have any interests that can illustrate your proactiveness or curiosity?

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4. Find the role that's right for you

Been a BA for a while but unsure of your next move?

This video explains the 7 BA types, their core strengths, and the different career paths they can lead to.

Discover your business analyst type

Take our quick quiz to understand your strengths and find out what kind of BA role you’re most suited to.

Take the BA Quiz