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Worried about your upcoming Business Analyst interview? This is the only guide you'll need.
Are you preparing for a Business Analyst interview and want to know exactly what to expect? In this comprehensive guide, we break down every stage of the BA interview process, from core questions to complex case studies. We share what interviewers are
really looking for and how to frame your answers for maximum impact.
Whether you're an aspiring or experienced BA, this playbook will help you demonstrate your value and land your next role.
In Episode 5: "Business Analyst Interview Masterclass 2025: Questions, Answers & Case Studies", your host Abhishek Srivastava, Founder & Chief Mentor, Techcanvass, is joined by two distinguished guests – Ninad Thosar, Lead Solutions Consultant, Datamatics, and Nitin Deswal, Product Owner, Barclays.
🌟 About Our Guest: Ninad Thosar
Ninad Thosar is a Lead Solutions Consultant at Datamatics, bringing 13+ years of experience across digital commerce, logistics, and supply chain. He began his career as a Software Developer before moving into Business Analysis, where he's built deep expertise in requirement management and solution design for global businesses.
🌟 About Our Guest: Nitin Deswal
Nitin Deswal is a Product Owner at Barclays, and he's an IIBA and AWS certified Business Analyst. With an Electrical Engineering background and an MBA from Symbiosis, Pune, his diverse experience spans technical consulting, sales, data analytics, and business analysis within IT, life insurance, and banking. Nitin is also a passionate content creator for the business analysis community, dedicated to giving back.
📌 WHAT'S INSIDE THIS EPISODE:
* Cracking the Basics: We explain how to answer "Tell me about yourself" and "Why should we hire you?" effectively. We also cover common mistakes candidates make and how to stand out.
* Core BA Competencies: A deep dive into essential topics, including:
o The requirements elicitation process
o Prioritization techniques (MoSCoW, Kano, Value vs. Risk)
o Key BA documents you must know (BRD, FRD, User Stories, etc.)
o Stakeholder analysis methods like RACI and the Influence/Interest Grid
* Handling Tough Situations: Learn how to respond to challenging scenarios like:
o Managing difficult stakeholders
o Dealing with conflicting requirements from leadership
o Pushing back when the development team says a requirement isn't feasible
o Starting a project with poor documentation and unavailable SMEs
* 📊 Real-World Case Study: We tackle a case study from start to finish: an e-commerce company wants to reduce its cart abandonment rate. Learn how to ask the right questions, define the scope, and identify key metrics for success.
* Final Pro Tips: Our experts share their #1 tip for anyone interviewing in 2025 and the common traps you need to avoid.
🔗 Connect with Ninad Thosar:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninad-thosar/
🔗 Connect with Nitin Deswal:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitinkumardeswal/
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