Easiest Business Analyst Interview Question "Tell Me About Yourself" & How to Nail It!

A quick video helping new grads answer one of the more ambiguous interview questions.
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Don't have time to watch the whole video? Here's the quick version
- Tell me the specifics of who you are and the qualities you possess that make you valuable
- Tell the things you’ve done (projects, work, clubs, etc) to understand the value of your transferrable soft skills
- And close it up in a nice neat package for why you are here now
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[@BeeAvocado]

Hi Angelo! Thanks for this video. Im really feel lucky when I was watching this. I was really shocked when I failed the interview though I have almost 3 year experiences as a BA. I have never imagined that I could fail with these kind of question. I lost confidence and felt disappointed in myself. But I feel more confident now and ready to take on the challenge. Better late than never. Thanks again.

[@AngeloTheBA]

I'm glad I could help give you some of your confidence back.

[@charlesshields2296]

Thank you, Angelo, for this well considered and quite considerate video. Having been on the interviewer-side of the question for over 30 years, this gives the best reasoning I have ever heard. Well done.

[@tobiashofer6638]

Top of the range! Thank you very much for this video!

[@sandeshjadhav7014]

thank you so much. I really like that you gave actual examples!!

[@shaharawheeler5651]

Excellent answers! Taking notes 📝

[@carolinamagda1116]

Thank you, Angelo, I've just got a lot of pleasure listening to you! Moreover, I enjoyed it! Well done.

[@wadejeremy7140]

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[@hennychestnut5479]

You are a great coach man!!! good stuff

[@AngeloTheBA]

Thanks. I really appreciate that.

[@Jahlive69]

Great advice for a difficult question.

[@meikamarshall2587]

Thank you for this video! It's very helpful!

[@Polarbotics22]

From the videos I have watched over the years , this was one of the most simplest and practical method/technique and will definitley recommend this to my juniors and other professionals..... Good information Angelo ...God bless ...

[@AngeloTheBA]

Simple and practical is usually my goal. Thanks.

[@natynacif]

great video!! so much good content! Thank you :)

[@syedshahmohammadhussaini4032]

This is so helpful. Took so many notes. I have an interview tomorrow hope it helps. Thank you.

[@AngeloTheBA]

Good Luck!

[@gcurtis8469]

Did you get the job? Great video!

[@jadisjoy]

Thank you so much Angelo, for giving these great pieces of advice. Definitely subscribe!!!

[@deAraujoAndre]

Thank you very much Angelo

[@judithcopeland4419]

Your quick over view was very helpful!

[@AngeloTheBA]

I'm glad you found it helpful

[@LBgodchild]

Thank you!

[@adyfrijan6217]

Good video!!

[@krishnagb1674]

Very helpful

[@thepricelesssiesta]

Hi Angelo! Great video! So much to take from this. Can we use this set up for a 3 year Junior BA as well where in the end I can add things about my work experience? Or should I not talk about my college experiences at all and delve right into the work exp? Thanks

[@AngeloTheBA]

I believe the same setup should work. Basically tell me about the things about you that would make you valuable at this company. If there is something extremely impactful from your college experience, then its okay to mention it. However, if you've been working for 3 years as a BA, and what you did in college is the most impressive thing you could tell me about yourself, then it won't look good.

[@thepricelesssiesta]

@@AngeloTheBA Hey thanks man for getting back! So the interview was this Wednesday and the interviewer started off by specifically asking for professional experience in Tell me about yourself! So I figured out the college gaming events and other projects had to wait while I filled that up with my 3 year work experience briefing. Interview went well, they liked me and had me confirm my salary expectations.. Got a call this afternoon that the director has canceled the position.. I was really excited about this one as it had the perfect blend of BA role and application support. Someone cheer me up man this has been going on for long now..

[@adamliang8567]

I have just graduated from university, and my major is finance and accounting. I did not learn anything like sql during my university, so I am learning those tools. Therefore, I wonder if you guys would expect us to know quite a bit about things like sql and ask us technical questions. If so, can u give me suggestions on how to prepare for the interview and the job? thx

[@AngeloTheBA]

Business analysis isn't by itself a technical job, however, some companies might want specific things, which I wouldn't be able to predict. I would get your hands on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) and familiarize yourself with the skills explained there. Specifically, the Techniques & Competencies.

[@nanattefri5987]

Hello Angelo, thank you very much for this video. "Tell me about yourself" has been a difficult question for me because I really don't have any experience as a business Analyst. Upon graduating from my MBA program i decided to take a business Analyst training because I wanted to have focus path in my career. I worked on several projects in the course of the training but I still don't have any self confidence facing the job market. I get scared and panic just with the thought that I have to go through an interview process. Any advise for me please?

[@AngeloTheBA]

The examples I give in the the video are all examples of how I'd answers the question without having experience, so that's really the best advice i could give. You need to figure how to connect any skills or experiences you do have to how they would make you a successful BA. Relative to confidence, you should take some time to write out all the things that would make you a good fit for a business analyst. Figure out how you'd like to articulate every single point so that you can always draw your interviewer to your highlights.

[@omkaraj1]

Dat was gud bro...

[@AngeloTheBA]

Thanks

[@kelvinautomates]

Hello Angelo, been watching your videos, great work, I appreciate you putting time in to explain more about the BA world, I do have a few questions in regards to my experience as IT professional which I hope you could help me with, I was wondering if there's a way I can perhaps get in contact with you?

[@AngeloTheBA]

The best way to contact me is by sending me a message through the metabusinessanalyst facebook page facebook.com/metabusinessanalyst (or directly in FB messager m.me/metabusinessanalyst ). If you don't use Facebook the next best is creating a login and sending me a message at metabusinessanalyst.com

[@JenPurple2022]

Can you talk about teamwork and dealing with difficult people in work?

[@AngeloTheBA]

That can indeed be a future video. In the mean-time, I do touch on it briefly in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn_WnqhsorGrepI . Are there any specific challenges you are facing in this space?

[@dili231]

Hi Angelo, Thanks for you insightful videos. How can one answer the interview question tell me about your day to day activities as a BA.

[@AngeloTheBA]

If it were me, I would start with what my purpose or value is as a business analyst, then I would go through the activities I do to meet that value as effectively as possible. Different people have varying approaches, so my answer isn't the only answer. The short version would be something like - My goal is to ensure that the team is building the right things, for the right people, at the right time. To do that I start by meeting with stakeholders, gathering information, and building out models. Then I have subsequent communications with larger groups for group discussion especially with needs that impact other areas or require prioritization until everyone is on the same page and clear on the direction we're moving. I'd probably dig a little deeper into the kinds of meetings or models, but that would be too long of a post (it's kinda long already as it is)

[@HalmyAfrialKhozaldy]

hello, could you tell me how many kind of analyst jobs ? aside from data analyst, system analyst, and business analyst ? thanks, or if you could tell me what the difference between them ?

[@AngeloTheBA]

This video might be a good start. I explain a few different IT jobs common for IS/IT Majors kzbin.info/www/bejne/baeYmGxnmJaGjas

[@nonyelumnwokolo2742]

Hi, I have an interview coming up and I need you to guide me on how to talk about projects I have worked on

[@AngeloTheBA]

Start here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXfXpXiggr2bp5o

[@nallurilavanya2636]

Hi Angelo, I have 3 years of sales experience and 2 years gap. Now looking to transition my carrier in to BA. Would able to suggest if I could apply for experienced roles in BA. ? Or entry level?

[@AngeloTheBA]

If your sales experience can be used to position you as a sales process or tool SME, then maybe experienced. Otherwise some coursework or certifications might help you skip entry level.

[@nakulmohlajee6898]

Hi Angelo, i'm looking for BA jobs currently. Do you know of any openings where i can apply to.

[@AngeloTheBA]

No, but Glassdoor.com, LinkedIn, and Indeed.com have great job search functions.

[@BarbieFan2379]

Hello Angelo Thankyou for the video it's really helpful. I've actually worked as customer process executive and I've done my masters in finance,can i move to business analyst field with this experience or do i need to do any certification. Can you please suggest your insights on this. That would be really helpful. Thanks.

[@AngeloTheBA]

It depends. If you apply to BA jobs were your experience would be helpful (Finance BA for example), you might be able to land the job without additional certification. In general, you can get a BA job if you can demonstrate the skills you have to succeed in the role (resume & interview). Certifications help solidify that.

[@BarbieFan2379]

@@AngeloTheBA Thank you for the suggestion

[@theunknown7672]

Angelo what degree would you think is the most relevant or helpful to a career in Business Analysis Business Administration, Accounting and Financial Management, Economics or Computer Science? PS Thanks for the vids they're very helpful

[@AngeloTheBA]

Management Information Systems is the most direct major that teaches essentially business analysis. However, any business major with supplemental information systems courses would also be successful. Computer science may get overly technical so if you don't prefer that, I wouldn't go that path.

[@theunknown7672]

Angelo the BA thanks a lot for the response, I was hoping you could answer another question if you don't mind. I'm kinda of clueless on how to start being a business analyst directly, rather than transitioning from a relevant career? As most people I've asked seemed to transition rather than start off as BA's?

[@AngeloTheBA]

You basically have to apply to jobs looking for new graduates. Depending on where you want to be geographically or opportunities you get, you may have to take what you can get to get your foot in the door then transition into the role.

[@theunknown7672]

Angelo the BA Thanks a lot man I really appreciate it

[@ir0n2541]

I have a questions; do you think an introvert could hack a BA role ?

[@AngeloTheBA]

Absolutely. Being an introvert or extrovert doesn't doom you to certain careers. Knowing just helps you understand yourself. I am an introvert, however I do things based on what I believe will accomplish my goals, not how I feel about them and over time the more you do something the more natural it becomes.

[@ir0n2541]

@@AngeloTheBA Thank you for the response!

[@AngeloTheBA]

I made a video about being an introverted BA that you might find interesting kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqq1aYuGqLhgqLM

[@Barc0d3]

Why would I do a full blown introduction with my full name if you have my CV? I find that a bit weird, as you have mentioned, I;ve already passed some gates, you know the name of your interview subject. I may even find it a bit disrespectful if you EXPECT me to introduce myself with all the bells and whistles.

[@AngeloTheBA]

Here's why... 1. Your CV is a list of things you've done, but it doesn't explain why you did them, what you enjoyed about them, and how they lead to applying to the current job. 2. Interviewers aren't always given resumes ahead of the interview, so even if 3 people interviewed you before me, I may still not know who you are. 3. Like I mentioned, this question is as much for you as it is the interviewer, so you can say "everything about me is written down" and maybe someone out there will like that answer. 4. As a BA you'll have to explain your requirements and documentation to developers, business stakeholders, directors, architects, managers, etc. If having to explain your documentation to multiple stakeholders on multiple occasions bothers you then...

[@only1mesabby]

The amount of times you've said um. I have been criticised for that.