Company Name Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms.

LastName: Please accept the attached resume for the position of Technical Business Analyst as recently advertised on Monster.com. I've had the pleasure to review CompanyName's web site, and to speak with Jane Doe, a colleague at CompanyName, and am very enthusiastic about the position advertised. I believe that my combination of technical skills, consulting experience, and business sensibilities would serve CompanyName well in this position. My foundation is as a developer, in multiple languages, on many platforms. If the situation requires getting code done, I deliver high quality, clean, working code, quickly and correctly. I'm comfortable with structured code, databases, OO programming, and "specialty" languages such as might be found in workflow or business rules systems. I have every confidence that to the extent the position requires actual coding, I can sling code with the best. To the extent that the position requires analysis of business rules and processes, I have specific experience in two main areas that are closely related. On the analysis side, I was the Product Manager for a large system. In that capacity I was responsible for extracting functional requirements from end users, customers, marketing, etc., and translating those requirements into detailed requirements. On the business rules side, as the Product Architect for a suite of enterprise systems I led the requirements definition and vendor and partner review for a collaboration system that included a business rules engine component. While I was not involved as a developer in these systems, I am quite familiar with this class of products and the salient features that define their value. On a more general level, I believe I bring the broad "soft" skills you can have confidence in with a candidate that will represent CompanyName to your customers. I trust you would find me to be well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable, the type of person on whom your customers will rely. I also have a wide breadth of experience of the type that gives you the versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you expect will be met. In most situations technical decisions must be made within the context of larger business constraints. Throughout my career I have strived to keep business issues in the forefront, be it as a developer implementing a test framework to capture defects as early as possible, or as the Product Manager for an enterprise system, allocating resources and prioritizing enhancements to meet strategic objectives. Focusing on business imperatives is a core value of mine, one that I bring to every project on which I work. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and experience. CompanyNames' blend of Business Strategy, Market Analysis, and Information Technology is very exciting. I hope that you'll find my experience, interests, and character intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as a member of your team.

Sincerely, FirstName LastName The field of Information Technology (IT) offers many career opportunities because computers are used by almost all businesses and organizations. This means there is job security and room for advancement if you do well in an entry-level position. Even at the entry level, it still takes an associate's or bachelor's degree and some perseverance in your job search. If you are willing to get an education and aggressively pursue a job, you can do well in this field. Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

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1 Decide on the specific entry-level IT positions you would like to pursue. According to the eLearners site, these positions typically fall into the following areas: computer programming, software engineering, database and network administration, computer science and computer support.

2 Earn an associate's or bachelor's degree in IT, which is sufficient education for most entry-level positions in IT. Focus your elective courses on the specific type of entry-level job you hope to obtain. According to eLearners, these positions include web, application or database developer; business or database analyst; technical or systems analyst; or help desk technician.

3 Prepare a resume to submit to potential employers who are advertising entry-level IT positions. Since you are looking for entry-level work, it is not absolutely necessary to have any previous IT experience but experience will give you an advantage over other applications who do not have an IT work background.

4 Search for entry-level IT jobs online at major websites such as CareerBuilder and Monster. The most popular job search sites will let you narrow down your search to your area of interest, so it will be easy to pinpoint entry-level IT positions. Also check the classified section

of your local newspaper. Newspaper categories are often more broad, so you'll need to do a little more searching.
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5 Submit your resume, along with a cover letter, to all of the entry-level IT positions that look like they might be appropriate. Personalize the cover letter so it mentions the company name and shows a little bit of knowledge about its history and what it does. This will help you to stand out from other entry-level applicants who send a generic letter. If you can find any specific information about the company's IT department, work that into your letter.

6 If you are called in for an interview but do not get the job, don't get discouraged. Continue your job search, no matter how many times you are rejected. Competition for entry-level IT positions can be fierce, as computers are a popular area of study and you'll be competing against hundreds of other graduates. The only way to break into the field is to continue your search aggressively.

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If you decide to place your resume on an online career site rather than simply approach potential employers yourself, use a throw-away phone number. Unscrupulous businesses will sign up for those sites and sell phone numbers to telemarketers. Some will actually call job seekers, claiming to have a position and asking for information. Buy a pay-per-use cell phone that you can dispose of when you get a job to foil the telemarketers and never pay anyone a fee to get a job. Legitimate headhunters get their fee from the employer.

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Thomas K Eden, 32 S Riverview, Ogden, Iowa 50113, (515) 555-7998. Date: 1th April, 2009. Jack Richardson, Personnel Manager, 323 South Avon Drive, Milton, NY 10945, (914) 555-2909. Dear Mr. Richardson, In response to your ad in newspaper, I am writing this letter to apply for the position of Technical Business Analyst. I am very interested in position advertised. My technical knowledge, experience in consultancy and business makes me ideal candidate for this position. I am a developer (in multiple languages and platforms). I am perfect in database (DB2), structured languages, OOPS and specially in JAVA (core). I am confident about my knowledge and capability so that I can work to the extent this position required. I was Project Manager for two years, which gave me valuable experience in analysis of business rules and processes. Here I was responsible for direct interaction with end users, customer, and extracting information about projects from them, and then translating it into detailed requirements. Please contact me if you are interested to discuss my skills and qualification. My email id is EdenTK@rediffmail.com. Thank you for reading my letter and consideration. Sincerely, (Signature) Thomas K Eden. Enclosure Resume A business analyst specializes in devising various methods to improve the organizations productivity. He or she analyzes various aspects of a problem faced by

a commercial entity and develops a solution in the form of technology integration. Business analysts work in close association with the clients to get a clear idea of their business model, problems and requirements. If you are passionate about learning core processes of a business, then this career is ideal for you. Strong technical know-how and communication skills are mandatory to enter this field. Here are few tips on how to become a business analyst.
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Acquire the Necessary Skills There is a widespread misconception that an MBA has all the necessary skills to become a business analyst. While a degree in business management serves as a foundation, the technical skills and specific business skills required to become a business analyst are not provided by the course. Here are few tips to obtain the necessary qualifications to become a business analyst.

Develop strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills. Be well versed in technologies like J2EEE/.NET Knowledge in web based technologies like JS/HTML/ASP can be helpful. Bachelors degree in information technology or a business related course is the minimum requirement. A course that offers special training in business analysis is highly recommended. Knowledge in handling SQL, UML and Microsoft Visio is beneficial.

Understand the Responsibilities As a business analyst, your working hours will largely depend on the working hours of your company. However, working overtime to meet targets and deadlines is common in this field. As a business analyst, here are few responsibilities that you will be undertaking.

Understanding the industry in which your client operates by conducting proper research. Interacting with the clients to understand their problems. Suggesting a solution that is viable, both financially and technologically. Specifying business requirements and translating the same into an appropriate technological solution, mostly software. Defining the scope of the project and estimating the cost. Working as a team to implement the solutions. Taking part in conferences with co-workers in the firm to promote your company and the services it provides. Actively participating in the business development of the firm youre working for. Managing client relationships.

Advancement Opportunities and Salary After gaining necessary expertise, a business analyst is often promoted to a supervisory position, such as Senior Business Analyst. Some business analysts work towards obtaining higher positions at the administrative levels of the firm. If you are interested in the teaching profession, it is possible to become a visiting faculty in educational institutions. However, it will take years of dedication and hard work to specialize the subject to such a great extent. On an average, an entry level business analyst earns $45,000 annually. This however, is bound to increase as experience and proficiency increases. The salary varies greatly depending on geographical location, the firm in which youre employed, your educational qualifications, and the projects that youre capable of handling Sample Cover Letter - Business / Referral Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Contact Name Title Company Name Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. LastName: Please accept the attached resume for the position of Technical Business Analyst as recently advertised on Monster.com. I've had the pleasure to review CompanyName's web site, and to speak with Jane Doe, a colleague at CompanyName, and am very enthusiastic about the position advertised. I believe that my combination of technical skills, consulting experience, and business sensibilities would serve CompanyName well in this position. My foundation is as a developer, in multiple languages, on many platforms. If the situation requires getting code done, I deliver high quality, clean, working code, quickly and correctly. I'm comfortable with structured code, databases, OO programming, and "specialty" languages such as might be found in workflow or business rules systems. I have every confidence that to the extent the position requires actual coding, I can sling code with the best. To the extent that the position requires analysis of business rules and processes, I have specific experience in two main areas that are closely related. On the analysis side, I was the Product Manager for a large system. In that capacity I was responsible for extracting functional requirements from end users, customers, marketing, etc., and translating those requirements into detailed requirements. On the business rules side, as the Product Architect for a suite of enterprise systems I led the requirements

definition and vendor and partner review for a collaboration system that included a business rules engine component. While I was not involved as a developer in these systems, I am quite familiar with this class of products and the salient features that define their value. On a more general level, I believe I bring the broad "soft" skills you can have confidence in with a candidate that will represent CompanyName to your customers. I trust you would find me to be well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable, the type of person on whom your customers will rely. I also have a wide breadth of experience of the type that gives you the versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you expect will be met. In most situations technical decisions must be made within the context of larger business constraints. Throughout my career I have strived to keep business issues in the forefront, be it as a developer implementing a test framework to capture defects as early as possible, or as the Product Manager for an enterprise system, allocating resources and prioritizing enhancements to meet strategic objectives. Focusing on business imperatives is a core value of mine, one that I bring to every project on which I work. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and experience. CompanyNames' blend of Business Strategy, Market Analysis, and Information Technology is very exciting. I hope that you'll find my experience, interests, and character intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as a member of your team. Sincerely, FirstName LastName Sponsored Links Naukri.com - Register NowYour Job Search Ends here! Top MNCs, Best Profile, High CTC.Naukri.com Cv Resume FormatMultiple Positions Open In Your Desired Field. Apply Now. Free!www.Quikr.com Business Analyst JobGet great ideas and insights from business intelligence gurus. Go!www.AllAnalytics.com Tech Careers Ads

Cover Letter Resume Entry Level Jobs Job Application Job Resume Format

Cover Letter It is important to remember that cover letters are sales letters, and you are the product. Cover letters serve to introduce you to an employer, and resumes tell about you. Like the resume, the cover letter is an important marketing tool. Remember, you do not get a second chance to make a first impression. Your cover letter creates your first impression, and you want that impression to be positive. Purpose of the Cover Letter Its important to keep these objectives in mind when putting together your cover letter. A cover letter serves to:

Create a favorable first impression Introduce yourself Demonstrate your professionalism Illustrate your communication skills

Position requirements often list "good communication skills." Demonstrate those skills through your cover letter. Make sure to use proper punctuation, capitalization and grammar this is not the place to utilize your IM skills. Cover Letter Sections A cover letter has three general sections. The first section should create interest and explain why you are writing. It should state the type of position you are applying for, as well as how you heard about the company. Also in your first paragraph, refer to your enclosed or attached resume. The second part or paragraph should explain your interest in this type of position. You should relate your qualifications to the job opening, and use action verbs to describe your experience. This should be brief. Be specific in what you have to offer the company. The third part is the closing paragraph. Here you request action, such as an appointment, an interview, or some other definite action. Make this action easy for the reader to take by listing the best time to call you, the best number to reach you on, and/or your email address to contact you electronically. Close by restating your interest in the company. Cover Letter Formatting Guidelines The following are general guidelines to follow in writing your cover letter. You should follow a format for your cover letter even if you are emailing it, since many managers will print it out.:

Whenever possible, address the letter to an individual Use a block style business letter with one inch side margins Use the same font and type size as used for your resume

Proofread the cover letter, and have someone else proofread it as wel Sample Cover Letter - Business / Referral Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Contact Name Title Company Name Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. LastName: Please accept the attached resume for the position of Technical Business Analyst as recently advertised on Monster.com. I've had the pleasure to review CompanyName's web site, and to speak with Jane Doe, a colleague at CompanyName, and am very enthusiastic about the position advertised. I believe that my combination of technical skills, consulting experience, and business sensibilities would serve CompanyName well in this position. My foundation is as a developer, in multiple languages, on many platforms. If the situation requires getting code done, I deliver high quality, clean, working code, quickly and correctly. I'm comfortable with structured code, databases, OO programming, and "specialty" languages such as might be found in workflow or business rules systems. I have every confidence that to the extent the position requires actual coding, I can sling code with the best. To the extent that the position requires analysis of business rules and processes, I have specific experience in two main areas that are closely related. On the analysis side, I was the Product Manager for a large system. In that capacity I was responsible for extracting functional requirements from end users, customers, marketing, etc., and translating those requirements into detailed requirements. On the business rules side, as the Product Architect for a suite of enterprise systems I led the requirements definition and vendor and partner review for a collaboration system that included a business rules engine component. While I was not involved as a developer in these systems, I am quite familiar with this class of products and the salient features that define their value. On a more general level, I believe I bring the broad "soft" skills you can have confidence in with a candidate that will represent CompanyName to your customers. I trust you would find me to be well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable, the type of person on whom your customers will rely. I also have a wide breadth of experience of the type that gives you the versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you expect will be met. In most situations technical decisions must be made within the context of larger business constraints. Throughout my career I have strived to keep business issues in the forefront, be it as a developer implementing a test framework to capture defects as early as possible, or as the Product Manager for an enterprise system, allocating resources and prioritizing enhancements to meet strategic objectives. Focusing on business

imperatives is a core value of mine, one that I bring to every project on which I work. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and experience. CompanyNames' blend of Business Strategy, Market Analysis, and Information Technology is very exciting. I hope that you'll find my experience, interests, and character intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as a member of your team. Sincerely, FirstName LastName

********************++ Job Description Position Responsibilities Interact with clients and understand the requirements of the project thoroughly. Prepare and review the Requirement Analysis and Functional Specification documents. - Facilitate/Arbitrate where requirements gathering becomes complex or controversial. Responsible for explaining the client requirements to the software development and testing teams. Incase of enhancements or modifications, the incumbent should coordinate with these two functions and include the changes accordingly. Responsible for functional testing and detection of bugs for all the tested components. Deployment of the project at the client site. Should perform User Acceptance Test. Should be aware of the processes. Responsible for developing software applications according to the quality standards Formal Business and Functional Requirements gathering knowledge. Strong UML modeling skills. Strong knowledge of Configuration Management and Change Management. Should be able to writing Business Requirement Documents, Use Cases/User Stories etc. - Facilitate/Arbitrate where requirements gathering becomes complex or controversial. - Work closely with developers and architects to build custom applications. - Be involved with all phases of development (analysis, design, coding, testing,

deployment). - Coach and mentor team members. - Travel to work at client sites. Mandatory:Good communication skills Must have done direct customer interaction BE/B Tech + MBA Degree Knowledge of a testing methodology and/or experience in testing (System, Unit, Integration, Interface). Understanding of data modeling, object modeling, and OO design principles Exceptional listening, written and verbal communication skills."

Worked on Java/J2EE and .Net applications as business analyst. It includes: - Requirement gathering - Requirement Analysis - Usecase and flow Design - Functional Testing of the application - Client interaction