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Tell me about yourself  \nThis needs to be short and to the point. Do not tell your life story. Give a 30 second elevator pitch.  \n2. What brought you to apply for this position?  \nYou can name drop here if you heard from (or know) someone that works there. As well, share what grabbed your attention about the position and the company. Be enthusiastic.  \n3. What do you know about the company?  \nThis is where your pre-interview research pays off. Tell them what you learned about their goals and mission and how it relates to your skills, experiences, and passions.  \n4. What would your current (former) boss say are your biggest strengths?  \nBe credible and share your true strengths. Don’t guess at what the employer wants to hear. If you possess a strength that matches to the job posting, be sure to mention it.  \n5. If I asked your current (former) employer, what would they tell me you need to get better at?(weaknesses)  \nBe careful! This question is not for you to divulge your deep dark secrets, but to instead determine if you are honest and self-aware. Best to have up to two weaknesses pre-identified and talk about the current steps you are taking to improve upon those deficiencies.  \nDon’t say you don’t have any weaknesses. It’s a lie. Also, I wouldn’t recommend mentioning anything about not getting along with people or not being able to take direction, as that can show concerns with working in a team environment.  \n6. What are you looking for in a new position? / What is your ideal position?  \nBe specific and make sure it ties to the job (description) you are applying for. Stating, for example, your real passion is to be in fashion won’t bode well for you to land this job.  \n7. What do you like to do outside of work?  \nThis may seem like an odd question, but they are trying to get to know you a little better, so they can see how you will fit into their culture. Be honest here, but steer clear of nonprofessional responses on how you love to party, gamble, and sleep all day. Instead, talk about your hobbies and interests.  \nA great additional thing you can mention is how you love to continuously learn with online courses to stay up-to-date on trends and enhance your business analysis skills.  \n8. Has there been a time you disagreed with a decision at work? Tell me about it.  \nThink of a scenario where you took a disagreement and spun it into a positive situation.  \n9. What software applications are you familiar with?  \nBe open and honest here. Don’t stretch and talk about software you don’t know. If you were not familiar with software that was mentioned in the job description, you should have spent time before the interview to at least get acquainted (many have free trial downloads) .  \nTaking this extra step to familiarize yourself with the software applications they utilize will not only assist you in answering this question but will also show that you have the initiative to research and learn when you don’t have the experience or knowledge of something.  \n10. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?  \nThis question validates you are serious about becoming a Business Analyst. Someone taking their personal time to learn concepts, skills, and techniques shows they are committed. 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