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Defining The Business Value Of Technology
October 20, 1998
I am a 28-year-old female who spent the last six months of my three-year tenure with my former employer as a systems analyst. I have a bachelor's degree in statistics and an MBA. Unfortunately, because of a departmental layoff, I wasn't in the position of systems analyst very long. What steps do I need to take to remain in this field? What can I say to potential employers that would convince them to take a chance on me?
You've already taken the first step, which is to focus on what you want to do. You need to be prepared to potentially take a step backwards before you can take two to three steps forwards, and that may be the issue here. Work your search by responding to three levels of jobs. The first and obvious are those that you know you can handle, and maybe light on experience. The second are those that you may recognize as a step backwards, but which would give you an opportunity to continue on the IS track. The third are those above your current position, but where you bring strengths in terms of your MBA and your statistical background. As to what to say to an employer, your question already says it. Leverage your business school and your statistical foundation in your current role and your natural transition into technology as an indication that not only can you pick things up quickly, but have clear advantages on the business side.
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