Comments on: How to accumulate business analyst experience by finding volunteer positions http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/how-to-accumulate-business-analyst-experience-by-finding-volunteer-positions/ Advance Your Business Analysis Career Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:08:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: crystal http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/how-to-accumulate-business-analyst-experience-by-finding-volunteer-positions/comment-page-1/#comment-9081 crystal Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:57:22 +0000 http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/?p=1408#comment-9081 Hey Laura, I read this article few days ago, and approached few of local BA related association, one of them ACS foundation call me this morning for documents collecting, as they are int he last 2 days before close some of the scholarship application. That's awesome. I will keep you posted about how my career going, got friend of mine referred me to his manager for volunteer job for PA position as well after I posted my advertise online say looking for volunteer job, someone say: hi, maybe I could help you. I see my BA career approaching me day by day....... Crystal Hey Laura,

I read this article few days ago, and approached few of local BA related association, one of them ACS foundation call me this morning for documents collecting, as they are int he last 2 days before close some of the scholarship application. That’s awesome.

I will keep you posted about how my career going, got friend of mine referred me to his manager for volunteer job for PA position as well after I posted my advertise online say looking for volunteer job, someone say: hi, maybe I could help you.

I see my BA career approaching me day by day…….

Crystal

]]> By: Laura Brandenburg http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/how-to-accumulate-business-analyst-experience-by-finding-volunteer-positions/comment-page-1/#comment-6943 Laura Brandenburg Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:58:36 +0000 http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/?p=1408#comment-6943 Hi Bridget, Great to hear you are having some success building new experiences. In terms of finding a mentor, I'd start by attending your local IIBA chapter meetings and seeing if you might meet a like-minded professional who is willing to help you. If you already own How to Start a BA Career, which is perfect for your situation, you might check the section on informational interview in professional networking. This can be a great way to learn from other BAs and potentially find a volunteer mentor. I also offer career mentoring services to help people in your situation. You can find out more about my services here: http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/business-analyst-career-resources/business-analyst-career-mentor/ Hi Bridget,

Great to hear you are having some success building new experiences. In terms of finding a mentor, I’d start by attending your local IIBA chapter meetings and seeing if you might meet a like-minded professional who is willing to help you. If you already own How to Start a BA Career, which is perfect for your situation, you might check the section on informational interview in professional networking. This can be a great way to learn from other BAs and potentially find a volunteer mentor.

I also offer career mentoring services to help people in your situation. You can find out more about my services here: http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/business-analyst-career-resources/business-analyst-career-mentor/

]]> By: Bridget http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/how-to-accumulate-business-analyst-experience-by-finding-volunteer-positions/comment-page-1/#comment-6942 Bridget Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:02:31 +0000 http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/?p=1408#comment-6942 Hello laura, im currently studying Bcom Informatics part time and have reasonable amount of "free-time" during the day. Im working at a lodge at the moment but my passion lies in Business Analysis. Recently i've volunteered to help apply the little knowledge that i have acquired here at the lodge to help the owner. As much as im enjoying my time here i feel that being in the company of people in the profession would be more beneficial to me. Could you recommend a way in which i could approach someone in the profession to take me under their wing and show me the ropes in other organizations? Hello laura, im currently studying Bcom Informatics part time and have reasonable amount of “free-time” during the day. Im working at a lodge at the moment but my passion lies in Business Analysis. Recently i’ve volunteered to help apply the little knowledge that i have acquired here at the lodge to help the owner. As much as im enjoying my time here i feel that being in the company of people in the profession would be more beneficial to me. Could you recommend a way in which i could approach someone in the profession to take me under their wing and show me the ropes in other organizations?

]]> By: Laura Brandenburg http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/how-to-accumulate-business-analyst-experience-by-finding-volunteer-positions/comment-page-1/#comment-4984 Laura Brandenburg Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:46:55 +0000 http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/?p=1408#comment-4984 Ekta, Just realized I had addressed your question in a separate post, but neglected to leave a link here so you'd be sure to find it. http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/help-a-ba-how-do-i-find-volunteer-positions/ Laura Ekta,

Just realized I had addressed your question in a separate post, but neglected to leave a link here so you’d be sure to find it.

http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/help-a-ba-how-do-i-find-volunteer-positions/

Laura

]]> By: Laura Brandenburg http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/how-to-accumulate-business-analyst-experience-by-finding-volunteer-positions/comment-page-1/#comment-4983 Laura Brandenburg Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:46:51 +0000 http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/?p=1408#comment-4983 Ekta, Just realized I had addressed your question in a separate post, but neglected to leave a link her so you'd be sure to find it. http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/help-a-ba-how-do-i-find-volunteer-positions/ Laura Ekta,

Just realized I had addressed your question in a separate post, but neglected to leave a link her so you’d be sure to find it.

http://www.bridging-the-gap.com/help-a-ba-how-do-i-find-volunteer-positions/

Laura

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