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I'm wondering if courses are really necessary. I transitioned from tech
writer to business analyst, myself, based largely on tailoring my resume' to
the business analyst functions I performed in my various tech writing
positions. Honestly, for me, each of my positions could justifiably carry
titles of Technical Writer or Business Analyst; some adding to that
Instructional Designer, Training Specialist, or Implementation Specialist;
and a couple Project Manager.
So, if you're looking to make that move, consider your experience already,
and tailoring a resume' that lets employers know what you can do as a
business analyst. I'm sure others will have far more valuable posts than
mine, especially some of our folks on the list who do the hiring.
Warm regards,
Amy P.
Detroit-ish :)
On 6/26/08, Nancy Allison <maker -at- verizon -dot- net> wrote:
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>>> Hi, everyone. I've been asked (Hi, Pratibha!) to share the details of
>>> the business-analyst programs I've turned up.
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>> Any thoughts about how to pursue this interest? All suggestions
>>> gratefully received.
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>>> --Nancy
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