Your practice track for Business Analyst
at IBM Philippines

Philippine-specific tips for this role

• ▸ Many Filipino candidates, especially in Philippine BPO settings, fall back on saying, 'Inayos ko na lang po yung requirements based sa kung sino mas mataas yung position' (I just followed the stakeholder with the higher position). This indicates a passive approach. Instead, demonstrate proactive facilitation and evidence-based decision-making regardless of hierarchy.
• ▸ Some Filipino candidates over-generalize and say, 'Basta gagawa ako ng user story na may user, action, benefit' (I'll just make a user story with user, action, benefit) without concrete metrics or acceptance criteria. Avoid this by showing you know how to make stories specific and verifiable. Instead, present a story with precise performance targets and testable conditions.
• ▸ A common Filipino candidate mistake is over-apologizing while still using jargon, e.g., 'Sorry po, hindi ko masyadong ma-explain, pero yung API gateway po kasi, siya yung...' This signals insecurity. Instead, confidently reframe the concept without technical terms upfront, then ask if they want deeper detail.
• ▸ Filipino candidates, especially in BPO/IT settings, sometimes say, 'Sinabi ko na lang pong gagawin namin, wala nang reklamo' (I just said we would do it without complaint). This comes across as lacking assertiveness. Instead, show how you used a formal process to manage expectations and negotiate priorities professionally.