Episode Details

In this episode, we sit down with Ameena, a Business Analyst expert and Coach to explore his inspiring journey into tech and how she has been able

to pivot her way into different fields.

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Ameena pivoted her way into tech.

The strategies she used to scale through her interview stages.

Practical tips and methods for handling interviews.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

00:11 - About Amina

00:48 - Career Journey & Transition into BA

03:42 - My Interview Strategy

07:07 - Easy Methods to Ace Interviews (STAR & CAR)

11:39 - Career Growth Tips

13:21 - BA Job Market Today

15:41 - What Does a BA Actually Do?

17:05 - BA vs Project Manager

18:29 - Other Career Paths for BAs

24:34 - How to Summarize Your Resume

26:10 - About Ameena Coaching

29:31 - How Tech Changed My Life

33:38 - Why I Didn't Choose Cybersecurity

36:17 - BA Salary Insights

38:12 - Canada 🇨🇦 vs U.S. Pay Comparison

43:09 - Mentorship & Coaching

43:39 - 2PM in Atlanta

44:02 - Outro

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