Showcase Your Expertise and Passion in a Resume for a Systems Analyst

System analysts are currently in demand in Malaysian companies as technological advancements and innovations power industries and propel economies into the future.  

Your technical expertise as a systems analyst is highly valued and indispensable to the operations, growth, and expansion of business organisations. These include banks, financial firms, IT companies, and software consultancy groups. 

Systems analysts are tasked to:

• Maintain and enhance IT systems for the company and its clients
• Operate current systems and develop new ones
• Assure programmes are easy to use 
• Test programmes and provide customer support
• Systematise production with IT programmers and staff
• Assess procedures and advise clients

Employers look for systems analysts with a degree in any of the following: computer science, information technology, information systems, or related technical degrees. Qualifications include problem-solving skills, analytical skills, initiative, flexibility, and close attention to detail. 

Here is a complete sample resume for a systems analyst:

If you are keen on advancing your career as a systems analyst, make sure to demonstrate your expertise in your resume. 

Follow these tips to get closer to that job you are eyeing:

Craft a concise professional summary

Recruiters flip through and scan several applications in a day. Hence, your resume should stand out from the get-go. In a few well-written sentences, give potential employers a clear idea of who you are, what you do, and why you are the one for the job. This summary should encapsulate your relevant education and work background, skills, and personal attitude towards your career. The rest of your resume can elaborate on these qualifications.

Example:

A Management Information Systems graduate, with 4 years of work experience doing systems administration. Focused and precise, I am an analytical problem-solver dedicated to applying innovative systems and solutions to promote effective processes in companies and business organisations. 

Highlight key skills

Put your key skills section upfront in your resume to better catch and hold the attention of potential employers. The list can be a combination of hard technical skills that most hiring managers look for in systems analysts, plus other relevant soft skills acquired through education and experience. 

Example:

Technical Skills

• Expert in Systems Administration
• Fluent in programming languages such as JavaScript and Python
• Expert in Microsoft Office system
• Proficient in SQL

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Flexible and with initiative 
• With excellent problem-solving skills

These are important skills that a competitive systems analyst must possess to be effective and efficient in dealing with technical information systems as well as organisational flow and dynamics. 

Present relevant work history

This section provides potential employers concrete proof and experience to support your credentials listed in the summary and skills sections. Starting from your current or most recent relevant job experience, indicate your job title or position, the name of the company, period of employment, scope of responsibilities, and major achievements and outputs (quantified, if possible). 

Example:

Business Systems Analyst

ABC Technology Inc.

2015-2019

• Monitored production systems and oversaw design improvement and innovation that cut company costs by 20%
• Handled database management and supervised systems administration

Educational Background

Study the job ad well and review your education and work background. If you have a strong employment history, then you can lead with that. Otherwise, if you are a fresh graduate or have limited work experience, you can rely on this section to further substantiate your qualifications. 

Aside from the usual educational background information, it is best if you can include relevant academic achievements as well as awards and recognitions you received. These can help demonstrate both your technical as well as soft skills.

Example:

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Asia Pacific University

2011-2015

Awards and Recognitions

• Special Recognition of Thesis on Information Systems for PWD students
• Entrepreneur-Member, Student Entrepreneurs’ Club (2013-2014)
• Vice President, MIS Student Society (2014-2105)

In this age of information and digital technology, businesses and organisations rely on  systems analysts to keep their operations running smoothly. But as with any job, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise are best balanced with drive and determination. Keep these in mind when preparing your resume as your embark on your job-seeking journey.

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