As a business analyst,what are the area of expertise one looks at before hiring?

1. Analytical skills

2. Good Planning skills

3. Communication skills

4. Forecasting

5. Execution

Analytical ability to identify root causes, problem solving capability to provide solutions, brevity & effectiveness in communication so as to get the message through without being too elaborate.

Aligning business strategy with enterprise goals.

Breaking down silos to create integrated processes and data 

across organizational and political boundaries.

Architecting processes, systems, and information to work 

together in harmony.

Optimizing technology to create new value and services for 

both internal and external customers.

Assisting with the business case

Planning and monitoring

Eliciting requirements

Requirements organization

Translating and simplifying requirements

Requirements management and communication

Requirements analysis

Written and verbal communication, including technical writing skills

Understanding of systems engineering concepts

The ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis

Business case development

Modeling techniques and methods

Leadership

1. Communication skills

2. Problem-solving skills

3. Critical thinking skills

4. Business analysis skills

5. Visual modeling

6. Facilitation and elicitation skills

7. Relationship-building skills

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Very Good writing skill

Domain and business  knowledge

Analysis

First thing would be experience in relevant field and achievements.

If not much experienced then would definitely look into the eagerness to work and explore, one who loves the job offered and have a positive attitude.

As a business analyst the expertise one should look at before hiring is Communication (verbal and written), Ability to plan, Leadership skills and Business case development.

As a business analyst he or she looks forward for devlopment in promotion an sale

Business Analysts main competenices should include but not limited to:

1. Analytical Skills (Micro and Macro Skills)

2. Forecasting ability about key topic such as revenue/rig counts/organization behaviors.

3. Ability to plan and organize key ideas

4. Capable of understanding various business intelligent systems ( Is various based on organization needs.)

5. Ability to apply new strategic enchantments that would benefits company/departmental practices in order to deliver a better result to the end user.

In my study as a business development consultant, you must know the company's structure and the requirements. Market research and familiarization in the requirements is needed before hiring.