Summary of [REAL] business analyst interview questions and answers | business analyst interview questions

The video provides real business analyst interview questions and answers, focusing on challenging and common queries. Kanu Bhutani, a senior business analyst, offers detailed responses on topics such as developing a business case, managing scope creep, working with external vendors, and balancing technical feasibility with business requirements. Kanu advocates for structured, step-by-step answers to demonstrate a pragmatic and organized approach. The methodology includes steps like defining the problem, gathering data, identifying causes, analyzing, and implementing solutions in various scenarios. ### Methodology - Define the problem - Identify business requirements - Conduct cost-benefit analysis - Develop a risk assessment - Gather stakeholder feedback - Develop a financial forecast - Create a business case document - Identify change - Assess the impact - Evaluate alternatives - Communicate the impact - Update the project plan - Monitor the project - Select the right vendor - Establish clear expectations - Communicate effectively - Monitor progress regularly - Request regular reports - Establish quality control procedures - Regularly review the vendor's contract - Evaluate technical feasibility - Analyze business requirements - Discuss with stakeholders - Make a decision - Use case diagram - Entity relationship diagrams - Gather data - Identify problem causes - Analyze causes - Identify root causes - Develop solutions - Implement solutions ### Speakers - Kanu Bhutani

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01:31 — « I was charged with developing a business case for the new CRM system to replace an outdated system. »
01:53 — « I took these following steps: Define the problem, identify the business requirements, conduct a cost-benefit analysis, develop a risk assessment, gather stakeholder feedback, develop a financial forecast, and create a business case document. »
05:51 — « A detail answer. »
06:06 — « I took following steps: Identify the change, assess the impact, evaluate alternatives, communicate the impact, update the project plan, and monitor the project. »
09:46 — « This approach helps to ensure that the project remains aligned with the original scope, schedule, budget, and resources while also addressing the client requirements. »

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