Does anybody have any good starting places to read up on this topic - I might have 'blagged' a role!
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Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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There's bound to be a Dummies guide out there.
Thats how half of the posters on this board blag positions!What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions! -
In IT, think of it as an Analyst Programmer but without any programming....Originally posted by TonyEnglish View Post"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Tony, a pen, some paper and endless patience as you listen to end users whine about their system "issues" is all you need.
Good luck.Comment
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oh and somebody who can string a sentence together and talk to someone in the business without making them look at you in a 'Whatcha you talking about Willis?' face!Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostWhat happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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I can do that....I'm a crap programmer!Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostRule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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Yes, you'll need a whole new dictionary of words with less than 3 syllables, users can be a little "slow" to understand anything technical so don't bother.Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
Just describe everything in terms of outcomes for the business, they don't give a tulip that you're speccing a change to boost the database performance by 30% - they just need to know they get to finish work 20 minutes earlier."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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You'll need to learn to use buzzword bingo terms in a non-sarcastic manner whilst keeping a straight face.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostComment
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Oh my god!! I despise this term. It must be the most overly used title in the IT industry? Every man and dog seems to be a Business Analyst. From what I see it covers everything from the secretary to the guys in the Ferrari that re-designs you entire corporate business model.
Does my nut right in.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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