Building a Successful Career | Career Planning | Employer Expectations | Ft. Abhishek Srivastava | Business Analysis In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Abhishek Srivastava, Chief Mentor & CEO of Techcanvass, a leading IT certification training company for professionals. With over three decades of experience in Program Management, Practice Development, and Business Analysis, Abhishek brings invaluable insights into building a successful career. Currently, at the helm of his third entrepreneurial venture, he is dedicated to helping professionals develop sustainable and fulfilling careers. His expertise spans large-scale projects in the Banking, Insurance, and Energy sectors, and he actively advises startups on creating customer-centric foundations for growth. In this podcast, we dive into critical topics for career success, touching on the importance of upskilling, mentorship, and navigating the ever-evolving job market. Topics Discussed: - Abhishek’s journey from a Business Analyst to CEO of Techcanvass - The key criteria that define a successful career in today’s world - Common mistakes professionals make in their careers & how to avoid - The role of continuous learning and upskilling in career growth - How to align career goals with personal values and passions - Future-proofing careers in a rapidly changing job market - The most critical skills IT professionals need beyond technical expertise - Hot career areas for fresh graduates - The impact of certifications, hands-on experience, and self-learning on career development - The role of mentorship in upskilling and professional growth - The influence of AI on the job market and how to stay AI-ready - Top career advice for IT industry aspirants 🔗 Check out the links to some of Abhishek's best-selling books below!: How to Become a Business Analyst: With Business Analysis Basics Tutorial Kindle Edition: https://amzn.to/3ZHfui3 ERP to E2RP: A Case Study Approach: https://amzn.to/3TJSmeI Business Analyst Interview Questions and Answers: https://amzn.to/4eGXYi1 BABOK V3 Revision Guide: https://amzn.to/4gF9X1r UML Modelling for Business Analysts: https://amzn.to/3TLpKBS ========================= Buy My book "The Real Captain" on Business Analysis from Amazon (India): https://amzn.to/3XcDVSx Connect with me| Book My time | Buy My eBooks: https://linktr.ee/jayakishorbayadi Buy my book Globally: https://linktr.ee/jayakishorbayadi I am using this wireless Mic (It's decent. Great for its Price!): https://amzn.to/4fD0Uh1 For My podcast, I also use Focusrite Scarlett Studio Mic (Good for Songs, Music recording etc.): https://amzn.to/4fE56Nw Decent Budget Microphone that performs well. I have been using this for at least for past 2+ years: https://amzn.to/4djLj4b ========================= MY Podcast & Video Links: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-explore-with-jayakishor-bayadi/id1756229409 Amazon: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/dcc1b3e6-8dad-4a3a-ba1c-cd5af763fe29/career-explore-with-jayakishor-bayadi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zsI75A1FZj1QbEZtAgms4 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jayakishorbayadi YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1_5_M5plLsqLln2Y1TJsVNyNgzB_enm Youtube: www.youtube.com/jayakishorbayadi #businessanalysis #SCRUM #Safeagile #agile #projectmanagement #careerexplore #careerguidence #presales #dynamics365 #powerplatform #consulting #book #author #courses #product #productmanagement ===================== Follow me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayakishorbayadi/ My Blogs on Medium: https://medium.com/@jayakishorebayadi1 ============= Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not reflect the views of their respective organizations. The topics, content, and opinions discussed are purely the personal views of the participants.