Who was first, the chicken or the egg?
You can’t find a Business Analysis job because you don’t have (enough) experience…how do you get experience if you can’t find a job.
You can’t find a Business Analysis job because you don’t have (enough) experience…how do you get experience if you can’t find a job.
The old “chicken and egg” situation…
I know this is a real challenge.
It is also a hard challenge but not an impossible challenge.
I have worked with several people during the last few years who were in this exact same situation.
They were doing all the right things, doing all the courses, getting credentials, reinventing their resumes and even doing interviews…yet, some of those people still had no luck in landing that elusive BA job...
However, others landed their first BA jobs!
So why do some people get that BA opportunity, and some don’t?
It is quite a simple answer: Mindset.
The ones that I have observed showed these traits:
They know they need to work for it.
They are willing to do whatever it takes…(even if it meant doing another role first and then move into Business Analysis for example)
They believed they deserved it… so they got it.
Moral of this story?
Your mindset plays a huge part in achieving this goal. Yes, the market might be tough and other factors might try to stop you, but ultimately if you really want that BA role, you will get it.
Next time you lose steam looking for your first BA role, check in with your mindset. Is it as good and focused as it can be?
Real-world practical experience helps.
To get back to the “Chicken & Egg” part of this journey..
To help you with gaining practical real world experience, I am running the BA Pro Career Program (which is designed to give you practical experience on a real-world simulated project!) …
I created the 12-Week BA Pro Career Program—to give aspiring BAs the structure, guidance, and confidence to fast-track their careers.
🚀 Our next cohort starts on 25 Feb! If you're serious about stepping into Business Analysis with clarity, hands-on experience, and expert guidance, let’s chat.
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