Here are our top ten tips for getting SAP jobs in US and international companies.
Tip #1
Entry-level SAP jobs are widely available as the application continues to dominate the business reporting and process management niche. Given the typical size of a SAP implementation, organizations which use SAP tend to be very large and have wide ranging business units operating in several markets providing multiple products and services.
SAP is a great way to get yourself a job with a particular employer or in a particular industry sector.
Tip #2
When you’re looking at different jobs, carefully look at what the exact specifications of a given position are so that you can match your own attributes closely to what the employer is looking for. By amending your resume to reflect your skills and experience so as to highlight where you satisfy the needs of the employer, you are more likely to be noticed and called in for an interview.
Your resume is the most powerful tool you have in your arsenal to convince an employer to sit down across the table with you and see if you are right for the position and whether the employer is right for you.
Tip #3
Do not pay money for recruiter services. If an agency asks you to pay a registration fee or commit to paying a fee or commission for placing you with an employer, then avoid using them.
This is not standard business practice and is a good sign that the business is not what it seems.
Tip #4
Make sure you control who gets to see your resume and that it is properly secured. Remember, this is a valuable document which you do not want falling into the wrong hands.
Beyond this, how your resume is used reflects directly upon you as a professional and as a potential employee. Some agencies and services simply mass-mail your resume to potential employers without regard for whether you’re a good fit for an employer.
Make sure that you decide who gets your resume and under what conditions, and that you are notified when it’s sent out to an employer.
Tip #5
SAP recruiting and vacancy information resources should be used, as this is a highly specialized sector of the employment market. Avoid the general recruiting and vacancy listing sites, as they will simply not provide the level of information and vacancies available that you will require to make sure you’re successful both in finding a job and getting the best deal for your experience and skills.
Tip #6
Use a web resource that does not charge employers to list their vacancies, as this will ensure that you have a comprehensive vacancy resource to work with.
Websites which charge employers and are free to job seekers can provide only a restricted listing of vacancies to a relatively large number of candidates. This creates artificially high demand for the jobs offered and reduces your chances of winning a position. And even if you do get a job through such a site, the employer will probably not be so motivated to offer a competitive package because there will be so many other candidates to offer the job to if you refuse.
Tip #7
A legitimate web service will have a physical mailing address and a landline telephone number listed on their website. Check the “contact us” section for this information, and if they do not have these two simple business features, avoid using them. You can also check forums and message boards to see what people are saying about the service.
Tip #8
Assess the business environment your target employers are operating in and educate yourself about the challenges and issues which are confronting them. This preparation will shine through in both your resume and any interview.
Tip #9
Subscribe to SAP message boards and forums relating to your area of interest as these are relevant, up-to-date, and provide you with a direct insight into the minds of those operating in the sector. These sites will also allow you to network and get information on who is hiring and what the latest employment developments are.
Tip #10
Be positive and confident because there is great demand for SAP specialists at present!
Do not be reluctant to come forward and apply for positions that you think may be above your experience level — you may be surprised by the responses you receive.
