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Hi Folks!!

I was going through a lot of posts here where people are putting out their thoughts on different topics. I am working with one of the startups in Bangalore and now looking to switch . I am considering a Business Analyst role as a good fit for me. If there is something else I should apply for please let me know. Also some tips on how I can describe my work related to that role on my resume.

Can any help how to switch from sales role to business analyst role?

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Hi All,

I want to change my profile from data analyst to product manager.

What should be the necessary courses to do this?

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Hello all,
I'm a software engineer at one of the service based companies and I graduated last yr.

 Though I always knew software engineering isn't for me, I still gave it a try hoping my perspective would change when I enter the industry. Bummer! I hate it even more

What I have realised is I don't like to code or spend all day finding a solution to an error. Not to say I don't like problem solving but I simply don't like the problem solving that is required for a great software engineer.

I have been a content writer in the past and enjoyed it. I also helped a small digital marketing agency launch a campaign for a product. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of coming up with ideas that suit the tone of the brand, writing copies and much more.

I'm thinking of switching to a marketing role or anything that aligns with what I have mentioned above.  

My question to you are:

1) Is it even possible to switch without an MBA?
2) If so, What should be my approach to applying to jobs? (Kindly tell me the specific and not just -' Make a stellar resume and apply ' kind of a vague answer)
3) What other roles can I look into?

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I'm having around 3y+ exp and my skills will be around requirements gathering, user story writing, test case preparation and UAT.

I'm getting around 3.6 lpa fixed in Chennai what are the skills I have to learn to earn more and what companies I can apply.

On going through YouTube, most of the folks talking about data analytics it's not relevant to business analyst.

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I have **5 years of experience** (4 years as a designer and over 1 year as a SAP consultant PwC), along with a **2-year MBA from New IIM**. Despite this, I'm struggling to transition into a **product management role** and am finding it difficult to even get shortlisted for interviews. I’m seeking advice on how to break into a **product role**—not at an entry level, but one that aligns with my experience and offers a **competitive designation and compensation**. What steps can I take?

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Hey everyone, So I have done my Bachelors in Engineering and I am thinking of switching to the role of Business Analyst. I was wondering if anyone could help me out wether it’d be a good idea or not also if I make the switch which skills or tools should I work on to make my profile look good or stand out. Other than that I am thinking of doing MBA so I am starting to prep for GMAT too so if you guys could give input on that would appreciate that. Thank you. The reason being for me switching is that my field is not giving me any job openings or opportunities which I can look or commit for a longer period of time.

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Any courses/guidelines will be helpful.

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I am manual tester working in BFSI project , my total experience is 2.5 years wanna change my role from manual tester to business analyst can someone guide me how I can achieve this. What skills are required for BA and what are responsibilities of BA

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I am Stucked in a very weird situation, I am final year mechanical engineering student who was earlier preparing for product management/management consulting entry level roles but due to recession and layoffs and coming from a tier 3 college, I have to change my mind as first is non tech background and second tier 3 college tag , it was looking difficult for me to get an opportunity , I started preparing for gate but now after spending 6-7 months , I am realising, it never aligned with my goals , now what should I do 
I want to pivot to business analyst/entry product roles any how , I am graduating in June 2024 , neither I have much time left nor good companies are coming for placements , please help me out community

Entry level product/business analyst roles

Anyone moved support to product based roles. Don’t have any tech experience but would like to move a product based role. Where do I begin, seeing a lot of generic stuff out there but not sure what to do . Unemployed also so financially constraints too but my focus on landing a tech/ product role .

Anyone has suggestions or actually experienced the  above can help me out with this situation and where to begin.. don’t want generic stuff but a practical way of doing it

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Hi, I have close to 2 years experience in consulting mostly in implementation and support. 

I am looking forward to making a career in product management and would like to know how can someone with no product experience make this transition and land a job? 

Also what would be the best way to make this transition?

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Hey. I have close to 6 years of Experience in Sales and Customer centric roles but recently I have developed an interest in Product Development. For reference, I have an Engineering degree in Computer Science and MBA as well. 

A few questions for clarity: 

1. Is it possible to make this transition into a Product role at this stage of my career? 
2. If I want to teach myself the skills of a product manager, how should I start and what resources should i refer to, to begin with that can start the learning process?

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I am Stucked in a very weird situation, I am final year mechanical engineering student who was earlier preparing for product management/management consulting entry level roles but due to recession and layoffs and coming from a tier 3 college, I have to change my mind as first is non tech background and second tier 3 college tag and I wasnt getting much response from recruiters too , it was looking difficult for me to get an opportunity so I started preparing for gate but now after spending 6-7 months , I am realising, it never aligned with my goals , now what should I do 
I want to pivot to business analyst/entry product roles any how , I am graduating in June 2024 , neither I have much time left nor good companies are coming for placements , please help me out community

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How can some tech person switch to non tech basically buisness analyst role, i have 2 years of tech experience any suggestions would be appreciated.

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