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WCW: Funmilayo Faluyi☺️ (Yes, WCW goes to myself, Fumz!) I'm celebrating myself today because I'm proud of my unwavering determination and commitment to excellence. I strive for continuous growth and development, both personally and professionally. While challenges may arise, I hold firm to my faith and trust in God as my source of strength. And, as a bonus, I'm embracing my beauty and celebrating the fact that 'black don't crack'!😘😘😘 Keep shining, Fumz! Don't stop doing good and always strive to be the best version of yourself. Take your flowers and remember, you're amazing every day! In between , Happy Worker’s Day💐💐 and Happy New Month🎊🎊 ———————- 👋My name is Funmilayo, and I'm a dedicated Customer Satisfaction Officer, Executive Assistant, and aspiring Data Analyst. Let's grow together, learn from each other, and support each other's professional development. #becomealinkedinsuperstar #10dayschallenge #day3 #growwithLinkedin #linkedingrowth #CareerGrowth #CustomerService #ProfessionalGrowth #DataAnalyst

Having the job title of data analyst is fancy, right? But you can still be an analyst, whether you're a customer representative, sales representative, account manager, HR professional, or digital marketer—name it! You're likely working with data every day. Don't limit your potential by your job title. Many professionals analyze vast amounts of data and make impactful decisions without even realizing it. Discover the data within your role and embrace your hidden analyst potential. Your job title doesn't define your abilities; you do.

Shout out to this hiring manager for their thoughtful response to my application: "Thank you for your application for the Data Analyst position. Our hiring plans have changed, and we have decided to put this position on hold. I understand this might not be the news you expected, but we are continuously looking and encourage you to apply for other positions that you feel are a perfect fit. "On a side note, you have interesting competencies, and it is clear that you put a lot of work into your application. I feel you would do even better and stand out more if you highlight key points to make your narrative crystal clear (from the hiring manager’s perspective)."

Here's a fun Saturday Quiz! Is this job description for a PM or Analyst? Key Responsibilities: - Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform strategy - Develop and maintain a detailed roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs - Shape and communicate the growth roadmap using insights and customer research - Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements and prioritize - Translate customer feedback and insights into actionable recommendations - Conduct A/B testing and other experiments to validate assumptions and inform decisions - Monitor performance and analyze key metrics to identify areas for improvement and growth - Prioritize backlog based on business impact, customer value, and strategic alignment - Communicate updates and progress to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organization Which one do you think it is? Why? Comment below!

As a Business/Data Analyst Professional, it's important to remember that you don't need to possess every skill or meet every qualification listed in a job description before applying. Job postings often represent a wish list of the ideal candidate, but organizations understand that perfect matches are rare. Instead, focus on the core competencies and experiences that align with the role, while showcasing your ability to learn and adapt. Emphasize your strengths, past achievements, and your willingness to develop any gaps through continuous learning and on-the-job experience. By demonstrating a proactive approach to growth and a strong foundation in the key areas, you can position yourself as a valuable asset, even if you don't check every box.

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As a business analyst you can often become pigeonholed as ONLY a business analyst. But think about what a business analyst does. We come into an organisation and learn a huge amount about how that business operates. Your processes, your systems, your strategy, your policies, your data, your stakeholders. As a role, we probably know more about how your business operates that most of your staff who aren't senior managers. So, as a hiring manager, if you get an application from someone for an operational role who has been a business analyst for a long time, look at their background. Look at where they worked, the projects the worked on, the size of the engagements, and really consider what they were responsible for. A business operates on processes, data, systems, and people, which are the key elements of business analysis, and a lot of what we do is transferrable, which is just as well, because not all of us want to be business analysts forever.