Using an online job search site or the classified ads in a major newspaper, search for job listings for the position of Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst. Study at least three listings in detail, concentrating on the descriptions of the job responsibilities and qualifications. Based on these listings, and on your reading assignment for the week, what is the role of a business analyst in these organizations? What are a business analyst's most important responsibilities?
From the research that you did on Business Analysts and Systems Analyst's positions, which skill would you say is the most important to a job applicant and why?