I recently graduated with an MIS degree and did a project similar to something a systems analyst would do and I liked it. I don't excel at programming however I feel I would be good at understanding the end user and being able to relay wants and needs to programmers. I can understand code but have a hard time writing it from scratch.
I am finding it hard to find an entry level position that doesn't require much experience seeing I have no previous work or internship experience. Any ideas on how to start my career?
2007-03-27 16:43:50 · 3 answers · asked by PokerTruth 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
The best way to start out in this field is to find a small but profitable company (there are lots of those out there), be very confident in who you are and they might just give you a chance. There is no good software for small companies, so many decide to hire programmers (or independant contractors) to build custom software. This is where you could learn and get paid. The other thing you could do is go to guru.com and try and get some freelance work for the experience. Underbid the other guys and take on small things you know you can do until you get a reputation.
2007-03-27 16:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by marketplacesoftware 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for positions that are labelled or titled "systems analyst", "systems engineer", and "business analyst". I'm guessing you like the idea of meeting face-to-face with potential end users and collecting and analysing requirements. But to be very good at your job, you should do some work as a programmer, writing code, for at least a short while. Also, be sure to learn how to work with the most popular database management systems. If you get on any major software project, whether you are writing code or doing other functions on the team, there's a good chance you will have an opportunity to write and analyse use cases (or some people call them "user stories") and write documentation (requirements specifications, requirements traceability matrix documents, and test documents). Furthermore, become familiar with CMMI and Six Sigma practices. Knowing UML as a systems analyst will impress some employers.
2007-03-27 23:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by MJQ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe a degree in this field would help also i dont think u quite understand what a systems analyst does relaying wants and needs to programmers sounds like a secretaries job to me however i could be wrong as far as acctually doing this try taking a course at a local county college or something that should help
2007-03-27 23:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by yankovicfan6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋