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
Notable Quotes
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01:31
— « I was charged with developing a business case for the new CRM system to replace an outdated system.
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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.
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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.
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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. »