1:1 career mentoring for IT Business Analysts
Land your next BA role. Get the promotion you've earned.
I've spent 20+ years in business analysis hiring, promoting and leading BAs, and I've sat through hundreds of job interviews on the hiring side of the table. Now I help IT Business Analysts see their career the way hiring managers do - and act on it.
Which one sounds like you?
I work with two kinds of Business Analysts. Pick the one closest to where you are today.
"I'm looking for a BA job"
You're sending out applications and no one seems to reply. I'll help you focus on the things that are totally in your control - positioning, storytelling, finding the right roles and talking confidently in interviews.
WE'LL WORK ON
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Making your BA profile visible to recruiters through strategic positioning
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Finding the BA roles that actually fit your experience
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If you're new to the profession: where to look for your first job
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A resume and LinkedIn that match what recruiters scan for
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Mock interviews, storytelling, research and handling the salary conversations
"I have a BA job, but I want more"
You do great work and your team relies on you. But outside your project, no one seems to know your name, and you're not sure what your next level even requires. Let's fix that.
WE'LL WORK ON
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Clearly understanding where you are today (Junior, Middle, Senior or Lead) and what your next role can be, inside or outside your current organization
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Working out a promotion plan your manager can say yes to, and how to show results consistently
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Building the case for a raise, and handling the money conversations with your boss
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Navigating work-related conflicts or escalations
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Dealing with impostor syndrome
WHAT I'VE LEARNED FROM THE HIRING SIDE
Good BAs don't get stuck because they're bad at the job.
They get stuck because no one ever taught them how hiring, promotion and pay decisions actually work. I've been the one making those decisions. Here's what I look at - and what I'll help you show.
The complexity of tasks you handle
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Writing meeting notes is one thing. Running a discovery workshop with stakeholders who can't agree is another. I'll teach you how to handle the most demanding BA competencies, and how to upskill where you need to.
Your ability to work independently
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Can you own it without someone checking every user story? Are you able to work on your own, or do you require constant supervision? That's what separates one level from the next. I'll show you how to lead your own way.
Deliver. Tell people. Repeat.
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What truly makes people remember you is your predictability: you consistently deliver good results, the right people know about it, and you work well with others. I've led teams of 20+ BAs, and I'll teach you how to navigate your next promotion.
How it works
Simple, with no commitment from you up front.
Step 1
Apply
A short form about where you are and what you've tried. I read every application personally. Then I'll send you a link to book the call - you'll choose the date and time that work best for you.
Step 2
Book a Career Strategy Call
90 minutes, 1:1 on Zoom. We work on your real situation, and you leave with a customized plan - yours to keep, whether or not you continue with the mentoring program.
Step 3 - optional
Continue With Mentoring
If you want support carrying out the plan: bi-weekly 90-minute calls, weekly assignments, and text and email support in between. Here, I'm fully committed to being on your side.
What changed for my mentees
Promoted
"Before our first meeting I felt like a failure and I was stressed... After that meeting, I had hope. I learned the scope of my role and this translated into less stress... At the end of this mentorship, I was actually promoted."
Daniel Glowack, United States
Video: how mentoring helped Dzmitry become the BA Competency Leader
Resume
"Sergey quickly figured out what I needed to work on after looking at my resume. He showed me exactly where I could improve, what changes to make, and how to make them."
Anuradha Pawar, Canada
Job search
"He listened to my concerns about the job market and asked questions to really pinpoint ideal avenues of growth. He actively listened, offering invaluable insights to provide a clear path moving forward."
Nadya Archbold, United States
Career growth
"His profound knowledge, professional advice, and deep empathy resulted in the acceleration of my business analysis professional path."
Aliaksandr Chysty, Poland
Hi, I'm Sergey Shimansky.
If you're a Business Analyst looking to land your next job or earn a promotion, I can help you stand out, get noticed, and achieve your career goals.
Over my 20+ years of experience, I've hired, onboarded, and built BA teams while conducting hundreds of job interviews - in the United States and Europe.
I know what recruiters, hiring teams, and the managers who approve promotions really look for, because I've been the one making those decisions.
