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Career Center: My journey from SalesProfessional to SAP Functional SDConsultant: A blog written for all SAPaspirants.

Posted by Balaji Parsewar 13 Jun, 2012

In day to day life, I came across several professional who have secret wish to enter SAP arena which is one

of the most lucrative as well rewarding career option. SDN is not exception to that. Several SAP aspirant post

their query regarding how to make foray in SAP arena.

Before few years I was also part of that crowd. Today I am SAP SD consultant. I think I should publish my story

on the SDN through blog which is the most suitable forum because I think this story might be useful to several

SAP aspirants who regularly visit SDN with hope of getting head start.

I am a science graduate with MBA with marketing specialization & pass out of 2005 batch. In 2005 only I came

to know regarding SAP as ERP through faculty members. From that point only this SAP terminology stuck to

my mind. After MBA when I started digging more about it, I came to know regarding first hurdle that you need

domain experience of minimum 2 years in any of the functional arena like Sales & Distribution or Finance or

controlling. By keeping in mind, the minimum prerequisite for SAP career, I started my career in Sales with

MNC pharmaceutical company as Medical Representative. In my first job, I learned fundamental of Sales &

Distribution as integral business process.

After doing my first job for only 7 months, I made my first shift & joined Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co. Ltd., India’s one of the most trusted brand for consumer durable. Godrej is the ideal placefor a management graduate as you will experience most of the things that you had learned inbooks written by Kotler & Porter. Godrej was the place where I had explored myself & experiencedconnects between theoretical world & practical business. In Godrej I had learned many importantconcepts that I am currently utilizing as a SD functional consultant like:

1) Order Fulfilment Cycle

2) Transportation Lead Time & Transit Time

3) Plant & Depot Operation

4) Excise & Taxation

5) Most important I was end user of BaaN ERP

After spending 2 years with Godrej, I could not move to SAP due to unavoidable reasons like 2008 recession,

my housing loans & biggest personal event i.e. my wedding.

But it is said that, if you are destined to particular thing then you have to do it. I always personally feel that

there is some bonding between my career & SAP ERP. Finally that bonding had overtaken my excuses.

Finally I had decided to join SAP in 2010. But the big question was How?

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First I had tried on mere my domain experience & Baan skills but I was not fortunate enough toget a breakthrough on the said ingredients. “End user of Baan” tag was not enough powerful tochange my fortune. “I lost the battle but not war”.I was looking for some alternative ways to make foray. After lot of research, I came up with 2 solutions:

1) Get certified from SAP authorized training centre & get a job as SAP trainee on the basis of

certification & your hard work.

2) Join some substandard quality institute & get some fake experience by spending few thousands

with fake consultancy.

I was in great dilemma, what to do. Second solution was much more economical in nature but very risky too.

But I would like to suggest my all SAP aspirant friends, listen to your heart & do what you feel is right, logical &

rational one. I considered following points:

• I always feel by taking help of fake experience we risk our career, risk our credibility.• There is no point in always living with fear that my fake credential will get exposed & I will out

of my career.• Ask yourself, will you able to convince yourself with such kind of move?• More over every child grows with the teaching of Satyamev Jayate (Victory of Truth over Lie). I

was not also the exception.• Taking help of fake experience was like neglecting what I learned over the last 28 years.

Hence I decided to go for first path i.e. SAP certification path which was costing 2.10 Lacs (A Big Hole to my

sick economy) which was huge amount for a person who was having few thousand bugs in bank account.

Thanks to education loan facility which I availed & managed the required fees (2.10 Lacs) & opted for SD

module OLT (On Line Training) way for completion of certification from authorized SAP training partner.

It was a risky call for me because of

• I left my current job which was stable & well paying one.• Financial liabilities• Family Responsibilities• No back up.

Total fee 2.10=Course fee 1.75 + Exam fee 0.35.

If you can’t clear exam, you need to pay 35 K more to reappear for exam. Thinking about thesame was nightmare for me due to financial condition.

After completion of course, I decided to take 20 days to revise entire syllabus for exam. It was do or die

situation. I need to give my best shot. Even I could not think about the failure. Failure means lacklustre of

dreams. I left no stone unturned, everyday giving 7-8 hours per day. In my entire life, I had never studied ever

before.

Finally examination day arrived. It was really judgement day.SAP Certification exam is online & moment you

click on submit button, result will appear. I utilized my entire 3 hours of exam. After Ganesha prayer, I click

on submit button. The moment I saw result, I was top of the world. I cleared exam with healthy 66% whereas

passing was of 54%. My efforts prevailed & I won half battle.

Next major task to be accomplished is to get a good job in any of SAP implementation partner.

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Every day I started browsing monster & naukri sites & posting my resume wherever there is ray of hope.

Updating Resume became order of the day. Finally got call from reputed SAP implementation partner for lateral

trainee walk-inn. I was well aware of the phrase that opportunity never knocks twice. I prepared for interview.

It was again very tight 4 round elimination process. Started with aptitude test followed by 3 rounds of interview

comprising technical, functional & HR questions. I entered in company campus for interview around 8 am in the

morning & left 8 pm in the night. But 12 hours spent in company campus was not wastage & I got offer letter 3

days after interview. Finally my efforts & all the risk taken paid off.

I successfully shifted my career stream through consistent hard work & dedication. My dream came true. It was

not accident or coincident. It was result of well executed plan & support of my entire family members.

I hope my blog proves to be useful for all SAP aspirants who want to move from their domain to SAP career. I

would love to see your feedback on this blog. Do not forget to write.

May God Bless All of You & All The best for your future.

Regrads,

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jagadeesh kumar23 Oct, 2015 1:19 PM

great Mr. Balaji.

Balaji Parsewar in response to NIharika Misra on page 316 Oct, 2015 3:53 PM

Thanks Niharika.

NIharika Misra in response to TW Typewriter on page 512 Oct, 2015 8:23 AM

Thank you so much Sir,

Your blogs are really helpful for beginner like me.

The links which you have shared here are very helpful. You said correctly that there are very less opportunities

for beginners. But the blogs and the knowledge shared by you are really ingredients with the hard-work to get

the proper way to fulfill our dreams of the all beginners whoever are passionate.

Thank you once again!

Regards,

Niharika

NIharika Misra12 Oct, 2015 8:16 AM

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Excellent blog!!!

Loved the way you explained. Felt like you wrote my story. I just cleared certification after a lots and lots of

hurdles faced in life really it was a do or die situation for me as i also choose SAP as my career and crazy

and very passionate for the same. Each and every line you wrote in this blog for getting a break was actually

motivating for me as now-a-days i am waiting for a break in sap.

Thank you so much for such an wonderful blog and Keep on writing such motivating blogs.

Regards,

Niharika

TW Typewriter24 Aug, 2015 10:41 AM

Suresh,

For more visibility, I think you should write this as a new blog. Your message is important and shall help SD/

MM aspirants and analysts. Another thing you should mention is the things you did when there was very less

work in SD. When one is idle or has less work / exposure, it impacts his/her growth and existing skills.

TW

pradeep nair21 Aug, 2015 7:14 PM

Hi,

Thanks Balaji for ,

Since few months i have been in dilemma should i invest my time and money in pursuing SAP course.

I am working as Branch Manager in Consumer Durable Goods company in Nigeria.My total experience is 14

years. After my MBA i had bit tough time so just graped what came in front just to survive in Mumbai.So the

journey of 14 years has been via different companies like cipla ,ceat tyres etc.

Now my carrier as bit stand still because i have not been in one trade.Kindly advise which course i should opt

for so that i can get a boost in my carrier.

Regards

Pradeep

Mitali madhusmita9 Jun, 2015 4:58 PM

Hi,

How can I send you a mail.

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Regards,

Mitali

TW Typewriter in response to Shravan Rastogi on page 513 Apr, 2015 10:21 PM

Shravan,

You are correct! In the SAP job market, there are opportunities for experienced professionals and very scarce

opportunities for beginners. This fact will not change!

You should stay positive and work hard daily.

Some links that will help

success in SAP SD – part 1: chunking

success in interviews - part 1: Process

The key now is to prepare effectively, so that when you get the first chance, you convert that in to a job.

Best,

TW

Shravan Rastogi12 Apr, 2015 6:01 PM

Hello Mr. Balaji,

Its a very nice story. I got certified as SAP SD consultant in Jan 2015, however still no interviews have lined

up.

The institute is trying but still no interviews.

I was hoping if you could guide me as to what i should do ?, as mostly on job portals every recruiter is looking

for experienced SAP professional.

Thank you,

Regards,

Shravan Rastogi

S T in response to TW Typewriter on page 630 Mar, 2015 7:19 PM

Thanks TW for your comments, in pharmaceutical company I was responsible for sale & marketing and order

procurement & fulfilments was integral part of it.

Secondly few of my ex colleague's as well as numbers of SCN members like Balaji and many more have

successfully shifted from Pharmaceutical Sales to SAP SD Consultant, which gives me confidence that even I

can do it. Only differences are that they have gone for SAP around 6-7 years back and I wanted to join it at this

stage.

As I have rightly mentioned that I have to take care of my dependent family, so for Training purpose I can't

take a risk of resigning from my current Job and planning to complete the course/certification while doing the

present Job.

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Post Course/certification, for break parse/experience I will won't mind in accepting a Job with Marginally lessen

salary than what I am withdrawing.

Requesting more & more suggestions/guidance from all the experts & Members.

Regards

TW Typewriter in response to S T on page 630 Mar, 2015 10:03 AM

S T,

Breaking into SAP SD is not easy. Do you have sale - logistics experience? (selling, delivering electronic items

etc.) SD is not about managing sales teams or about banking.

What are the steps you are planning to take?

TW

S T in response to Balaji Parsewar on page 728 Mar, 2015 10:42 AM

Hello Balaji,

Your Success story from Sales Professional to SAP Consultant is inspirational for all those who want to pursue

their career as an SAP Consultant.

Requesting you to Guide & Opine me in pursuing a career as a Consultant.

Currently i am 36 Year old and working with one of the India's largest private bank as a Regional Recovery

Manager. I Have joined the said bank in 2007, so for almost 8 Years I am working in the banking Sector.

Before Joining the Banking industry, i have worked with Multinational Pharmaceutical Company as an Sales &

Marketing Manager for 7 Years i.e...2000-2007.

In 2006-2007 there was one IT Seminar in Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai conducted by an IT companies.

In said seminar there was one session on SAP, session was conducted by L&T Infotech, to highlight Job

potentials for Non IT professional in IT industry i.e...SAP. After attending the session I was inspired and

decided to change the profession from Sales to SAP Consultant, accordingly I have updated my CV and

forwarded to almost all IT Companies. But getting into IT industry was not a Cake walk, as the entire Job offers

were only for experienced Consultant & Certified and due to financial I couldn't go for expensive course &

certifications.

Now i have decided to go for a SAP Consultant, accordingly I have gone through numerous blogs/

feedbacks/opine/discussions on SCN. But got confused, how to go about it.

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I am also bit worried about the Job prospect immediately after Coures/Certification, being a married person I

also have to take care of my dependent family member.

Even I am ready to work at marginally lower salary then what I am withdrawing.

Request you to guide and opine.

Regards

Balaji Parsewar in response to nabeel shakoor on page 727 Jan, 2015 3:29 PM

Good Luck for your exam.

Balaji Parsewar in response to tejas raval on page 727 Jan, 2015 3:28 PM

SAP CRM will suite to your profile. For more details open a new thread please.

Regards,

Balaji

nabeel shakoor22 Jan, 2015 4:46 PM

Balaji indeed you had done great job in turning your career to SAP consultant well done. I find myself inspire

from your words as i am going to appear for SAP BI exam very soon for associate level and also want to

change my career path from leisure industry to SAP. Well i believe hardwork is the only key to success and you

have proved it.

tejas raval22 Jan, 2015 12:20 PM

Hi Balaji,

Tejas Here,

I have completed Bachelor of Management Studies in Marketing. GNIIT - MIS, Masters in Management Studies

- Marketing with 2.6yrs work experience in Operations and sales from Croma - A TATA Enterprise.

Which module should I go for?

I am not a technical person, Also, as SD is saturated, do you suggest me any other module other than this?

Regards,

Tejas Raval.

Balaji Parsewar in response to Abhishek Sharma on page 814 Jan, 2015 2:58 PM

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Hi Abhishek,

For institute details pls refer - SAP Training Institutes Matrix

Education Loan - Get in touch with HDFC Bank/Credilla/ Cosmos Bank

You can think of either SAP SD on functional side or SAP HANA is better than SAP BI on technical side.

Balaji

Abhishek Sharma14 Jan, 2015 11:41 AM

Dear Balaji Sir,

First of all hats-off, I read your SAP career story on SCN. I need your guidance regarding SAP career. When I

was in last semester of B.Tech, I came to know about SAP. I searched a lot and concluded that easiest way to

foray sap arena is to work in a SAP implemented company and learn business process, sap terminologies etc.

Following the same route I somehow, had a chance to join BEL,Ghaziabad (a defense enterprise) as trainee

for a year, where I got the opportunity to learn SAP-SD in Marketing and Sales department. Although, work

was data entry because all consultants were in headquarter i.e. Banglore. So, altogether now I have one year

of SAP-SD experience and training period is over now. Now, Its like standing on crossroad, I dont know what to

do. Like you have mentioned "enduser baan experience" is not powerful enough to change your fortune same

is in my case.

My queries:

1. From which sap authorized center you have done your training.

2. How did you get educational loan, I have an impression that for training course like sap, None will provide

loan.

3. I have one year of sap-sd experience and deep down inside me I have some feelings for BI also. I am

confused, pls guide.

Looking forward for your reply sir !

Thanks alot for boosting many SAP- Aspirants.

Best Regards,

Abhishek

Swanand Arun Panchi15 Dec, 2014 1:52 PM

Hi,

Your story is very inspirational and motivating. Your hard work is clear in it. I also went through the same

situation. I was very tensed after completing my SAP certification but I believed in my God and one day got a

interview call and I joined the company.

Thank You.

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Rajiv Rajagopal10 Dec, 2014 8:05 PM

Mr.Balaji,

Well Planned & Executed !

I would really appreciate the strategical plan you built to reach your goal. A profile like you is to get inspired and

to be followed by SAP aspirants like me. Being in Sales and an MBA graduate , i can so much relate myself

with your story. And i do understand, how a successful career in SAP can be built.

Thank you for sharing your career highlights.

Regards,

Rajiv.

Vincent Ong2 Dec, 2014 4:25 AM

Inspiring story and salute your determination to join SAP.

Congrats and All the best.

TW Typewriter21 Nov, 2014 4:44 PM

Gunjan,

To ask total strangers, in an open forum about "Faking in CV" is stupidity!

If and when these things are done; these are done - behind closed doors, with FULL preparation and planning,

under the guidance of a seasoned SAP consultant (around 7 years of real SAP experience), who will be your

mentor (be totally committed to teach you the real time activities) and you put substantial time, effort and hard

work...working endlessly, endlessly on the system.

...to have even a remote chance of "success"

From your questions, it seems that you haven't done the slightest of R&D.

Typewriter

Ravi Sankar Venna19 Nov, 2014 4:43 PM

Hi Gunjan,

Hopefully, the following blog would be a good read for you.

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Why faking your CV would hunt you for life?

Best Regards,

Ravi

Colleen Hebbert19 Nov, 2014 3:11 PM

Hi Gunjan

should I have to manipulate my exp on to ERP related or SAP related after certificationbecoz many times applied for functional trainee I haven't got any success.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Manipulating your resume is a lie Please do not do this. Rise above such unethical behavior. It is hard to get a

chance in SAP as many people are already trained. Faking your resume is not fair on your future employer who

is relying on you to have the skill. It is not good for your reputation either.

If you were to fake your resume and be caught it is a form of fraud (in my country I have been following a case

in the media where a company is suing an ex-employee for embellishing their resume).

SAP systems for companies contain their financial and sensitive information. You may not last long in a

workplace on such a system if you cannot be trusted.

Regards

Colleen

Praveenkumar Bodduna19 Nov, 2014 7:33 AM

Hi Balaji,

Very interesting story and resembles to my story in my areas. Whoever enters into SAP world they have their

hidden, painful and hard working story like this is in the past.

Even i believe in first option and request all SAP aspirants to go with Authorized training and have patience to

get placed in SAP world.

God Bless you all and proud to be SAPiens

Regards,

Praveen Bodduna

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TW Typewriter in response to Vivek Kumar on page 117 Nov, 2014 7:54 AM

vivek,

these questions do not have any simple (straight forward) answers. it takes hard work, practice and time to get

clarity in fundamental concepts.

you will get more replies if you create a new thread.

good luck,

tw

Vivek Kumar in response to TW Typewriter on page 117 Nov, 2014 7:31 AM

Hello TW

Thanks for your kind suggestions.

Please suggest study stuffs that helps me to clear basic fundamental concepts before going to attend

learning program.

Thanking you.

Regards,

Vivek Kr.

TW Typewriter in response to Vivek Kumar on page 124 Nov, 2014 10:33 AM

vivek,

I would say opt for SAP SD. The market is bigger, therefore chance to break into SAP will be better.

A disadvantage will be your limited touch in ERP system.

This document might be of help to you

success in interviews - part 1: Process

Good luck!

typewriter

Ganesh Sadula4 Nov, 2014 10:15 AM

Hi Balaji,

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Thank you sharing Journey from sales to SAP functional ,

Every Painful story it's move towards Success Story ..

Best of Luck

With Regards,

Ganesh

Vivek Kumar in response to Balaji Parsewar on page 134 Nov, 2014 8:43 AM

Hello Balaji

Good Day!

Hope you doing well !

As a very experienced professional I need your kind suggestion too.

I am almost in the same position where you have been before.

I had done B_Tech(CSE) & PG in Marketing.

I'm currently working in Telecommunication/ISP company in a Business Development Position since 3 year &

my core responsibilities is to execute complete sales cycle including B2B & Pre-Sales.

Now I am looking forward to continue my carrier as a Functional consultant, also I am planning to visit & enroll

with SAP Learning center soon.

But I am very much confused which module should I select SAP SD or SAP CRM for that I need your kind

assistance.

Also suggest book's for SAP SD & SAP CRM that help me to clear basic fundamental concepts before going to

attend learning program by SAP.

For that I will be thankful to you.

Regards,

Vivek Kr.

Vivek Kumar in response to TW Typewriter on page 144 Nov, 2014 8:39 AM

Dear TW

Thanks for your kind reply.

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My company using Real Soft - Coral ERP System.

I am in core business development/direct sales domain(IT/Telecom) & I am in very limited touch with ERP

system because there is a different department for data processing.

But Now I am looking forward to continue my carrier as a Functional or Techno Functional consultant apart

from Direct Sales/BW.

I am very much confused which module should I select SAP SD or SAP CRM for that I need your kind

assistance.

Thanks

Vivek

Balaji Parsewar in response to sumanth vadlamudi on page 134 Nov, 2014 8:06 AM

Simply go for SD module.

As you are in business development & I assume your specialization in MBA is marketing, SD would be the best

choice for you.

Please ensure that certification institute would at least provide 2 to 3 placement opportunity after completion of

your certification to avoid future inconvenience.

Good Luck.

Balaji

sumanth vadlamudi4 Nov, 2014 7:59 AM

Hey balaji,

Very inspiring and a decession supportive story.

I am in the same dilema till now,especially in

Leaving job

And certified trainin or fake.

And now I decided to go for certified online training.

And now my confusion is module selection.

I have 4 years of exp as Business Development Executive in 3 companies(mid level indian companies).

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SAP authorised centers in Hyderabad is suggesting me for SAP SD, but when I enquired in some of my friends

and people who had done SD certification, they are recomending me to do MM module.

I am sure I can do hard work and get certified in any of module but which has more openings is my point.

This step is very crucial point for me, to win my family confidece that I soon get job.

Luckily I am single and cleared all my loans.

Coming to my education back ground

I am mechanical engineer with specalized in MBA marketing.

I am not happy with sales job as there was no other option to survive so continuing it.

So how extent shall I depend on MM and need more of your views.

Regards Sumanth

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TW Typewriter in response to Vivek Kumar on page 1418 Oct, 2014 4:34 PM

vivek,

what ERP system is your company using?

from your post it seems that you were an end user (creating orders, deliveries, billing documents etc.) any

other things you did in the system?

tw

Vivek Kumar18 Oct, 2014 4:28 PM

Hello Balaji

Hope you are doing well !

I had done B_Tech(CSE) & PG in Marketing.

I'm currently working in Telecommunication/ISP company in a Business Development Position since 3 year &

my core responsibilities is to execute complete sales cycle including B2B & Pre-Sales.

Now I am looking forward to continue my carrier as a Functional consultant, also I am planning to visit & enroll

with SAP Learning center soon.

But I am very much confused which module should I select SAP SD or SAP CRM for that I need your kind

assistance.

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Also suggest book's for SAP SD & SAP CRM that help me to clear basic fundamental concepts before going to

attend learning program by SAP.

For that I will be thankful to you.

Regards,

Vivek Kr.

ALOK SINGHAL1 Oct, 2014 1:17 PM

HI Bala

Your encouraging story has highly inspired me to explore if at this age of 40 should I also try something similar

to you.

I am Starting with finding out any good OLT Centre in Delhi city. Would really APPRECIATE IF ANYONE

CAN HELP ME IN FINDING OUT THE SAME.

Balaji I am a working professional working in 6 days a week environment. Just want to check with you do you

think it would be fine if could go to OLT centre on Sunday's only. Also, can you share the fees structure for

OLT. Is it mandatory to go to training centre for eLearning or is there any scope of connecting from home also.

Warm regards

Alok Singhal

TULSIDAS ANKAM in response to Thomas Dulaney on page 1 Aug, 2014 4:38 PM

Dear Balaji,

Great job !!!

Thank you so much for posting your career direction and efforts which you had taken to cross the all hurdle and

boundaries

It's inspirational to all new comer like me.

It's boosting and getting positive mind in spite of number of rummer and bad picture.

Thank you so much and I wish you a good luck.

All the best.

Regards,

Tulsidas

haleem Khan in response to Balaji Parsewar on page 1618 Jul, 2014 11:30 AM

thanks for revert Bala

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As per my profile may i go for sap sd & atos fees is very high its 3.75 lac. inclusive examination fee. before i

go there . t i think i do some learn from cheap c. bcz some institute are providing training only on 20k . pls

suggest me is this ok

Balaji Parsewar in response to haleem Khan on page 1618 Jul, 2014 9:39 AM

Rather than spending 1.5 lacs on any other institute, complete your SAP certification.

Following is the list of authorized training centers in India. Approach then & get required details:https://

training.sap.com/in/en/training-locations/in/atos-hyderabad

Balaji

haleem Khan18 Jul, 2014 8:25 AM

Dear Bala

Great and Inspiring story Balaji!!

I am going to plan to do SAP . I need your guidance. I m BSc with Bio . & PGD sales & marketing Mgt. I have

5 experience in sales with bank product . at present I switch the job in Fabric manufacture company . for the

domain experience . I am not a good in English and not very presentable . should I choose SAP as a career . I

have inquired some of the Institute . One is Company Net business solution they providing real time training &

project & ask for fees 1.5 lac for whole course . they are tieup with NASSCOM . should i go with them

manu m1 Jul, 2014 10:25 AM

good try and happy that you have succeeded.

I feel all can be successful with one have the determination and passion.

No pain no gain . Its a sacrifice and challenge to take up such decision . I did it and i know many of us did.

If one keep the good spirit in it , he will will succeed one day

regards

manu

Balaji Parsewar in response to Siddharth Malhotra on page 191 Jul, 2014 9:57 AM

Thanks Siddharth for your good words.

Balaji Parsewar in response to Sharad Nimbalkar on page 181 Jul, 2014 9:56 AM

Hi Sharad,

Thanks for sharing career story.

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Suggest you to convert it into a blog & post it on SCN career center.

Many SAP aspirants will get necessary guidance from it.

Regards,

Balaji

Dibyendu Patra in response to piyush patwardhan on page 171 Jul, 2014 9:55 AM

Dear piyush patwardhan,

This is a comment portion of a blog. Here you can share your thinking about the blog in comment portion. You

should not create a discussion in comment portion. If you want guidance about your career feel free to create a

discussion in Career Center forum.

Balaji Parsewar in response to piyush patwardhan on page 171 Jul, 2014 9:54 AM

Hi Piyush,

Your domain experience is quite good.

Just you can proceed for SAP SD certification in OLT mode which is quite economical in nature as compared

to ILT.

You will get ample data on google regarding how to clear certification exam.

Good Luck.

Regards,

Balaji

Balaji Parsewar in response to sumanth vadlamudi on page 171 Jul, 2014 9:51 AM

Go for SAP SD module.

sumanth vadlamudi1 Jul, 2014 9:42 AM

Hi Balaji,

I have 4 years exp in field of sales and marketing,now i wish to do SAP.

Can you recommend me the best module which helps my 4years of sales exp to..

Wish you good luck

Sumanth

piyush patwardhan

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Hello,

It was surprise for me to read Mr Balaji's blog on the said subject because these days iam also looking for a job

switch to be a functional consultant.

Iam an MBA with Engineering(Mech) as my background.

I have 5 years of experience in Business developement primarily in to sales.

My professional experience is of steel secter , Have worked in company"s like Essar steel ltd, Bhushan steel ltd

and currently working with a chinese MNC dealing in steel.

I have been an end user of SAP(SD) for 3 years during my stint with Bhushan steel ltd so functionally i think

iam aware(if not knowledgeble) of SAP SD in specific.

I would request to get some feedback on how to proceed now, Iam thinking to get a certification of the same

but I want to know that is it possible to get through as a functional consultant without certification and purely on

the basis of the experience which i have.

Please suggest.

Regards

Piyush Patwardhan.

Sharad Nimbalkar19 May, 2014 3:07 PM

Really good blog.

I would like to share my experience.

After working in sales fo 10 years, I decided to shift for carrer in SAP.I enrolled for Online certification. I got

a call for interview in manufacturing organisation for SAP SD support. I didnt had any experience of SAP in

practical enviornment.Fortunately due to study for certification exams i appeared 2 times , helped me to clear

the interview.

Now i am working in SAP for last 3 years.

So basic thing is keep trying & keep updating your knowledge.

All the best.

Thanks

Sharad

prashanth gaddam24 Jan, 2014 4:56 PM

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An Inspirational one, which keeps motivating to the new comers.

Balaji Parsewar in response to Gaurav T on page 1916 Jan, 2014 8:45 AM

Hi Gaurav,

Evaluate carefully & take the decision.

You can opt for SD module.

With all these family responsibilities, you have to ensure you can not be jobless.

All the very best.

Balaji

Gaurav T3 Jan, 2014 10:52 AM

Hi Balaji,

Your story is really inspiring for aspirant like us. Thank you for sharing with world.

I need advice from experience consultants like you about making career in SAP. Even I am at same junction of

life where you had started your career in SAP.

Let me tell you about me. I had done Bcom and then joined small ITes co in Pune as a Office Admin executive

and had worked with this co for 6 years. Meanwhile during job, I had completed executive MBA from ICFAI

(Specialization subject i had opt for Finance and IT). During recession in 2008, i had to left my job and joined

manufacturing industry as Marketing and Business Development manager. Now I am having 6 years of

Administration and 4 years of Business Development experience. I am getting good amount of salary but

growth is limited in current industry. Also having financial obligation such a housing loan, family, and kid. My

age is 30 years.

Now I would like to know - is it advisable to make a career for person like me? Do you think my professional

background helps me to make a career in SAP? Which module I should select? I was dreaming about SAP

since my 1st job but could not make it due to financial crisis.

Your reply will give guide to move in right direction. Do let me know if you need to have further details to

analyse.

Regards,

Gaurav T

Siddharth Malhotra31 Dec, 2013 7:32 AM

Dear Sir,

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I read your story, it is really aspiring for me..I am inspired and have decided to move my career into SAP from

sales & marketing, as I have work experience of 3.5 years in this domain.

Thanking You

Siddharth Malhotra

Siva kumar D21 Oct, 2013 1:07 PM

Hi balaji,

Nice blog, will be good for all new aspirants who wants to come into SAP as a career.

my words about SAP: Believe SAP and work hard it gives you best position/result in the Business industry

which is Global.

No doubt about it.

Regards,

Siva kumar.

Balaji Parsewar18 Oct, 2013 11:54 AM

Sanjay,

Suggest you to take careful decision as you are tied up with many responsibilities.

Priyanka Jain27 Sep, 2013 8:27 AM

Hats off to you Balaji .. you really took a risk at peak point of your life..

But its like all wells...dt end welll

Thanks for sharing inspiring and motivating life experienxce

Regards,

Priyanka

Chetan Panchal27 Sep, 2013 7:11 AM

Hi Rupesh,

All the best.

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Ganesh Sadula17 Sep, 2013 2:16 PM

Hi,

First i wish congratulation for SAP Certification & Job, Behind every successful person has a Painful story. Best

of luck for career ,.

With regards,

Ganesh

Govind Krishna Kumar Thiagarajan17 Sep, 2013 1:52 PM

Hi Balaji,

A really nice and inspirational blog...my story is pretty similar ....the only difference is I took up the

classroom training path instead of online.

Thanks & Regards

Govind

Balaji Parsewar16 Sep, 2013 2:26 PM

Thanks Khushi, Subhash, Praveen & Manufacturing business.

I am happy that my blog turned out as inspiration for others.

Manufaturing Business12 Sep, 2013 12:42 PM

Hi Balaji,

Such a motivational and inspirational story.

Yes even I agree to the fact that hard work pays at the end with fruitful results.

Keep achieving and we all love to hear more and more like this from you.

Regards,

Vishnu

Khushi Mughal11 Sep, 2013 6:53 AM

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Dear Balaji,

First of all I would like to thank you for this wonderful inspiring story with us.

It's really an inspiring story for people like me.

Best Regards,

Khushi

AMIT SAHAY6 Sep, 2013 10:29 PM

Hello Balaji,

First of all I would like to say thank you so much for being there at SCN. You kind of people rare to be found.

Secondly congratulations that you have been living your dreams. Your story is truly an inspiration for every one

out there (not only SAP aspirants) who are on a mission of "Pursuit of Happiness".

Your story has so many aspects.

1. Be true to yourself as it is the hardest thing to do, as you can lie to others but not to yourself.

2. No shortcuts leads to success.

3. Never stop chasing your dreams.

Now, here is mine, I am passionate about being SAP consultant. After having one year of experience in

Business Development and Sales, I decided to pursue MBA in marketing so that shift the gear regarding

my career. I got admission in C-DAC MBA(software enterprise management) program. As decided I have

opted for marketing domain. In C-DAC, SAP ABAP(3rd semester) and SAP SD(4th Semester) is part of our

curriculum. Right now I am in 3rd semester and studying Sales and Distribution. It is favorite subject as I have

passion for it. I have one full year with me. Please guide me what are the things I should do so that I can

increase the probability of getting into SAP SD arena. Various companies visit our college who hire fresher

students for SAP profiles.( I don't want myself to be only dependent on campus recruitment as I should be

ready to face "everything"). Could you guide me, from where I should start my journey so that by 2014 I would

be able to fix a place for myself in SAP SD World.

Thanks and regards,

Amit

Anshu Lilhori27 Aug, 2013 4:21 PM

Hi Balaji,

Really inspiring story and you have set another example that your hard work and dedication will definitely get

paid off someday.

Recently in SCN i have read many blogs of people regarding their success stories and one thing is in common

that unless and until you don't loose the hope you will achieve what you dream off.

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And you have mentioned the same in your blog as well

“I lost the battle but not war”.

So my tag line is "Nothing fails until you give up."

Wish you all luck for your future endeavors and hope you keep making bigger strides in life.

Good luck.

Regards,

AL

Raman KV in response to Balaji Parsewar on page 2327 Aug, 2013 4:05 PM

Yes balaji, Accpet with you. Very well written and just like SAP Guider to new comers.

Thanks

Raman

Balaji Parsewar27 Aug, 2013 4:02 PM

Thanks Raman & Srinivas for your good words.

Most important thing is that my blog helping hundreads of young SAP aspirants. My blog is playing role

compass which shows direction for those who are totally cluless about SAP career.

That is the point where I feel proud of my blog. I feel I am making difference to lives of hundreads of young

SAP aspirants. I am really happy about my work.

Srinu S27 Aug, 2013 11:40 AM

Nice really story Balaji, Very inspiring not only for the new entrants but also for many those who want succeed

in their professional life with great passion.

thanks,

srinu.

Raman KV23 Aug, 2013 4:12 PM

Highly motivating blog and impressive one.

Thanks sharing your experience

Thanks

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Balaji Parsewar23 Aug, 2013 6:36 AM

Thanks Riju, Jitendra & Naresh.

Jitendra Kansal22 Aug, 2013 6:43 AM

Balaji Parsewar what a great and motivational story.

enjoyed reading your blog.

i am sure it would be very useful and helpful in my career growth.

thanks for sharing

Rgrds,

Jitendra

Balaji Parsewar in response to Madhavi kaza on page 2713 Aug, 2013 8:41 AM

Hi Madhavi,

Ravi's explaination is well enough to understand both the aspect i.e. positive & negative of migration to SAP

path.

I feel the same way - Starting from scratch in SAP, you might compromise on multiple factors :

1) Salary & Perks

2) Designation

3) Job profile

Hence suggest you to take conscious call.

Good Luck.

Balaji

Madhavi kaza in response to Ravi Sankar Venna on page 2412 Aug, 2013 6:31 PM

Thanks a lot Ravi!!! perfectly clear!!

Ravi Sankar Venna in response to Madhavi kaza on page 2512 Aug, 2013 5:24 PM

Hi Madhavi,

Being a technical person, you have various options:

a) ABAP - mostly programming

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Pros - Easy to learn if you are a programmer, good to start with ABAP

Cons - Too competitive, relatively less salaries

b) BI - Business Intelligence

Pros - Analytics area, still lot of demand

Cons - Lot of people, too competitive

c) BOBJ - Business Objects

Pros - Emerging area, lot of demand

Cons - Should have some BI Knowledge

d) HANA

Pros - Lot of demand, emerging technology

Cons - still to be matured

PS module is nothing to do with general project management. This is more of functional module dealing with

projects / WBS elements / networks etc. This is like any other functional module.

If you want to become project manager, you are expected to have solid 10 years of SAP consulting experience.

It is a different matter, there are many project managers who does not how to login to SAP

Regards,

Ravi

Madhavi kaza in response to Ravi Sankar Venna on page 2612 Aug, 2013 5:12 PM

Thanks a lot Ravi

I understand that ABAP suits for my development experience, but having worked as a technical lead, I would

like to know if I can do any module which fits into my career ladder like Sr Tech lead or Project management

side.

I just saw one module called PS, which looks like project management module.

Can anyone suggest me if this module can get me into project management jobs? or if its specific to any

particular domain.

Thanks,

Madhavi

Balaji Parsewar in response to Prasath Raghavendren on page 27

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Hi Prasath,

1) Bank Name I can not mention here due to forum rules. Check with institute only.

2) For pharmaceutical sales, SD would be the most suitable module.

Regards,

Balaji

Ravi Sankar Venna in response to Madhavi kaza on page 2710 Aug, 2013 8:05 PM

Hi Madhavi,

Please note Certification is NOT a job guarantee program. However, it would give a better marketability.

Even SAP / Authorized Training Institutes would assist you in finding the opportunities, however, there is no

guarantee for a job.

Hopefully, the following blog would answer most of your questions:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding SAP Certification & Career Opportunities

You mentioned that you already had 9 years of IT experience as a developer and working as technical lead.

I presume that you must be drawing reasonably good amount of salary. However, when you come to SAP,

you must still be considered as a fresher. You may not expect the same amount of your current salary.

However, SAP is most volatile market, you do not know where you will land up as far as your opportunities are

concerned. There is huge international market for SAP.

As far as module is concerned, that is something you need to decide on your own. People may suggest you so

many modules / advised, however, at the end of the day, you need to select which module you need to select.

Being a developer, I would suggest you go for ABAP / BI / CRM Technical. However, each module has its own

pros and cons.

Job is something largely depends on you how you would convince you the interviewers / employers. If you

have right conviction, it is not that difficult to get a good job.

All the best.

Kind Regards,

Ravi

PS: There are many good blogs on this forum, hope they should be helpful.

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Madhavi kaza10 Aug, 2013 7:52 PM

Hi Balaji,

Thanks for sharing your achievement in getting into SAP,

Currently I am in the same situation, I have 9yrs of IT experience as a developer and technical lead, Now

looking to move into SAP,

From your post understood that first task is to get certified,

Before that I would like to know do decide on which is the best module that suits my work background and

would like to know how easy/difficult it is to get a job as SAP consultant

kindly need your suggestion/advice

Thanks,

Madhavi

K S in response to Thomas Dulaney on page 10 Aug, 2013 7:48 AM

I really go with your 7th point - "job first, then training", or at-least they should go hand in hand.

Thanks,

KS

Prasath Raghavendren10 Aug, 2013 7:37 AM

Dear Balaji,

i am so lucky enough to read your excellent and determined journey which is inspiring me now. All the very

best.

Actually my younger brother who is looking forward to ERP career from his current pharmaceutical Sales

career. The scenario exactly matches with him. Becuase as you said he also has the same level of issues such

as He is married and having a kid and earning healthy 5 to 6 laksh per year salary and not having enough bank

balance at this stage which he has to come across now. ...

Need your help.

1. You said you have got a education loan - please let me know which institution is offering that.

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2. I know that there are many SAP modules such as SD, MM....etc...please let me know which module

is most wanted now in SCM area. He is currently working as Regional Manager Sales in an Branded

pharmaceutical company and he has more than 9 years of experience in this industry. FYI: He started as

medical representattive.

Your reply will be helpful for him. Looking forward for that.

All the very best

R. Prasath

Balaji Parsewar8 Aug, 2013 6:29 AM

Thanks A Lot Sunil.

Appreciation like this always make me to contribute best of my knowledge & experience to the forum. I am

literally honored.

Balaji Parsewar in response to navdeep jaswal on page 297 Aug, 2013 12:02 PM

Navdeep,

First many thanks for your good words.

Regarding your query, I do understand hardships involved in IT sales. Migrating to SAP is really good thing to

do. SAP offers a lucarative & respectable career. Money involved is good.

However there is some downside also like

1) You need to start as trainee which will fetch les package.

2) Certification does not guarantee job.

3) Market is tough for freshers.

Suggest you to do following things. I am sure its not easy but I feel best way to migrate to SAP

1) Do not quit your job now.

2) Take education loan of certification costs as you are eligible to get the same.

3) Convince your employer for leave of 30 days.

4) Complete your certification during that period.

5) Search for SAP opportunities on the basis of SAP certification without leaving you current job.

Loan will protect you from financial nightmare & job will ensure financial health of family. You are responsible

father of a kid. Please keep that in mind & take a wise decision.

I hope advice will help.

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Regards,

Balaji

Balaji Parsewar7 Aug, 2013 11:49 AM

Thanks Shashi, Daniel, Navdeep, Srikanth & AGH for your all the good words.

I am touched & overwhelmed.

Regards,

Balaji

Vikal Kumar in response to navdeep jaswal on page 297 Aug, 2013 8:13 AM

Hello Navdeep,

I can understand your situation although you are drawing a good salary but you are not satisfied with your work

profile,Most of the people migrate to SAP because of this reason only.

I will suggest you NEVER think to leave your current job until you succeed in getting first break in SAP. No

doubt CRM would be good option but SAP market for freshers are not at all good.Maximum companies are

asks for 3+ years of experience in SAP,So Noone can tell you how much it will take you to get the first break,If

you have good references in IT companies then chances are more otherwise in INDIA it does not matter how

much knowledge you have in your module.ABILITY IS NOTHING WITHOUT AN OPPORTUNITY,this implies

to SAP market.

I give you my example, In the last 1.6 years i got very few interviews at fresher level and despite of clearing

technical round in every interview i could not get offer letter because i did not have any reference with me.

Companies are happily ready to hire candidates with fake experience of 3+ years with lack of even basic

knowledge but does not hire Freshers who have even proof of their hard work i.e SAP certificate.So people

like me who does not want to take a wrong path to get an opportunity are suffering a lot or you can say, have

spoiled their career by moving into SAP.

My purpose is not to demotivate you,Never.But to realize the current situation of SAP market as i dont want

any other person to go through the same stress which i am going though after spending all my saving on

certification and putting hard work.

All the best for your Career.

Regards,

Vikal.

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navdeep jaswal6 Aug, 2013 11:56 PM

Balaji,

you have really become a career consultant ....(u can start, charging fee as well).....

doing a great job for people like me

I am into IT sales for past 8 years (B.Tech CSE+ PGDBM)

I am married and have a kid...

I am managing around 70k fixed per month...., incentives come sometimes, most of times dont

I want to go into SAP CRM.........

need your advise, on the job opportunities, after I get the certification........going through the blog, I feel that

companies dont prefer lateral consultants......

I will resign from current job(already not satisfied at job), then undertake the course and then wait for interview

call..........is this plan too risky....I can survive without job for 2-3 months based on my savings....what do u

suggest....also what would be approx salary dat can be offered to a lateral consultant

Regards

Navdeep

Balaji Parsewar in response to Chetan Panchal on page 3023 Jul, 2013 1:03 PM

Thanks A lot Chetan Bhai.

Its great to see your appreciation comment on my blog.

Regards,

Balaji

Chetan Panchal21 Jul, 2013 2:01 PM

Congratulation Balaji,

Great In spiral story of your career.

Thank you for sharing your experience

It is very Useful for all SAP learner.

Keep Sharing

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Balaji Parsewar19 Jul, 2013 8:09 AM

Thanks Prajjwal.

I am really feeling very nice with your comment. I will try my best to share best of knowledge to SCN forum.

Regards,

Balaji

Balaji Parsewar17 Jul, 2013 10:05 AM

Hi Rushikesh & Sravani,

I do understand that your mind must be full of queries at this point of time.

The best way to satisfy it is to through following link:

http://scn.sap.com/community/career-center/blog/2012/06/19/sap-career-blog-links

Please study above mentioned links, you will find solutions to your problems.

Regards,

Balaji

sravani kailash17 Jul, 2013 6:59 AM

Hi Balaji Sir ,

Im working in company where sap is implemented in 2006,i was doynet developer recently I have been shifter

to support wing an given knowledge transfer on SD,QM.im supporting sap sd,qm only end user operations . I

don't know configuration how to learn can u please guide as im beginner.

thank you .

Rushikesh Kadam in response to Balaji Parsewar on page 3217 Jul, 2013 6:41 AM

@Balaji Parsewar

I think my coding is fine. But is it ok or not that after working in php for 1.5 yrs switching to SAP??

And what is ABAP duration and fees?

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Thank you!!!!!!

Balaji Parsewar16 Jul, 2013 11:31 AM

Thanks Prasanna, Dinesh & Rushikesh.

Blog is written by keeping all aspirants in mind. More over, I also found blog is helping so many aspirants. I am

happy for that.

For Rushikesh - Evaluate your programming skills. If you are good at coding, you can build your career in SAP

ABAP. There is lot of stuff available regarding ABAP career in this forum. Just browse it.

Regards,

Prasanna

Prasanna Balaji K16 Jul, 2013 6:56 AM

Hi Balaji,

Really the way which you traveled your career was inspiring & giving positive strength to us.

Thanks for sharing your epic

Regards,

Prasanna

Rushikesh Kadam15 Jul, 2013 12:27 PM

Hi All

Balaji ur exp was nice and heart touching. Best of Luck!!

My question is am I eligible to enter in SAP

1) I have done BE(IT).

2) Having experience of 1.5 yrs in Software industry on PHP technology

3) I don't have SAP background at all, But wanted to enter in SAP career.

Please suggest fees and module to do that.......

Please help me!!!!!!

Balaji Parsewar in response to Aseem Gupta on page 3319 Jun, 2013 7:38 AM

HI Aseem,

I am addressing your queries pointwies :

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1 - For SD consultant with 2+ years experience, market is good. You will find ample opportunities for candidate

with implementation experience or having skills like CIN or interfacing.

2 - Pay scale varies company to company. Still you can expect in the range 3L to 5L for freshers. For 2 Years,

it would be 6L to 8L.

3 - I would recommend SD only.

I hope this helps.

Read different blogs in this section especially by Tom & you will get lot of clarity.

Regards,

Balaji

Aseem Gupta18 Jun, 2013 1:15 PM

Hi Balaji,

have read your blog as well on your journey into SAP.

very inspiring & motivatvatng.

Currently i am working with a SAP implementation partner company as Sales manager.

Wanted to start my career in SAP SD as functional consultant.

just wanted to understand few things from your side based on your personal experience:

• How's market scope for SD in terms of job (for fresher as well as one year exp.) ??• what is the starting pay scale for SAP SD with domain knowledge and what after spending an year in

SAP SD ??• or which are the other modules I can go for (presuming my experience was in sales only, though I am

B.E. CSE 2009 pass out)

Looking forward to hear from you soon..

Balaji Parsewar in response to STUDENT LEARNER on page 3416 Apr, 2013 7:24 AM

Hi Darshan,

From your given descriptions, it seems that you have already have necessary prerequisit to become a SAP

consultant. My suggestions for you are as follows:

1) Shift to SAP R/3

2) Go for SAP SD module

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3) You can utilize you financial & tax knowledge in SD module for CIN(Country India Version) which is tax &

excise aspect in SD module which is very much in demand.

4) If possible invest money in SAP R/3 Certifications.

5) After all of this have patience for getting entry in SAP.

Regret for delay in response.

I hope my suggestions will prove useful to you.

Balaji

Balaji Parsewar16 Apr, 2013 7:16 AM

Hi Babita,

Thanks for your comments. After reading your comment I am feeling very good that my story inspiring SAP

aspirants like you. Wish you all the best for your SAP journey.

If possible please watch the movie scene featuring Will Smith regarding our dreams from the movie - "Pursuit

of Happyness".

Balaji

Balaji M in response to STUDENT LEARNER on page 3428 Mar, 2013 2:36 PM

Hi Darshan,

Are you working in same field now...?

Its good if you grow with Sales and Distribution Exp...

If you get chance do some certification courses relevant to you Job (To grow better position in same field).

STUDENT LEARNER28 Mar, 2013 1:42 PM

Hi balaji,

I want to ask you about the career path which I have taken is worth full in the long run, ?

I Have done my BE CS, and later I worked 1 YEAR as Sales executive in a software company dealing in

financial and tax products Later I did my course in MBA with systems and Marketing as specialization. I got the

opportunity to work in SAP partner company as Pre-Sales Consultant dealing in SAP Business ONE product.

Currently there are no projects ,hence I still do not have any implementation experience in SAP Business One.

1)So is it worth I study and work hard on SAP Business one and later get an opportunity to work in a real time

implementation project for SAP r/3 .

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2)When would be right time to get certified according to my current scenario ?

Thanks&Regards

Darshan Desai

Sai Krishna Sabniveesu13 Mar, 2013 4:09 AM

Hi Vikal,

Congrats on your achievement. Undoubtedly you have done a fabulous job. I have few suggestions here ( Most

of them are covered by our good friend TW).

When we were trying for a job we tend to practice a lot and try to explore many areas. But as soon as we get

into job we will not really put as many efforts as we used to do. It may be because of work pressure or comfort

zone. Try to avoid this type of nature, whenever you get time please spend time on new areas like CRM,

Transport Mgmt etc.. This is the only way we can compete the mass in SD.

Finally, I like your blog

All the best!!

Regards, Sai Krishna.