Breaking into SAP

Sadly, those days have come and gone. In today's job market you often need a college degree to break in, certification to get a decent salary, and experience to get anything other than the lowest entry-level position. SAP careers are no exception. It's essential to have a proper IT background and SAP-specific training if you want to have any hope of landing an entry level SAP job.

Along the way you will probably encounter some issues. Are you sure that SAP is the right path? Maybe it's not going to turn out to be as wonderful as you think it will. What's the best way to know for sure? What's the best path to take straight out of college? Is certification essential? Why do so many certified IT pros still have trouble breaking in? These are but a few of the questions that may come up as you try to switch to an SAP career.

NOTE: Don't miss Breaking into SAP's companion guides:

• Finding your special niche
  
• Considering certification
  
• Consulting 101

  
  BREAKING INTO SAP
  
   Home: Introduction
   Scenario 1: Is SAP is right for me?
   Scenario 2: I'm a new graduate. How should I break in?
   Scenario 3: I'm certified. Why can't I find a job?
   Scenario 4: Can previous experience get me in the door?
   Scenario 5: Should I fake experience?
   Scenario 6: I'm getting interviews but no job offers
   Review: Conclusion and more resources
  

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

  Krissi Danielsson, technical author and freelance writer Krissi is a freelance technical author writing for publications like DeveloperShed, Computerbits and Newsforge. She has written many popular career articles and tips for the SearchSAP audience over the years. She can be reached at krissi@danielssonarts.com. Copyright 2005 TechTarget

  
  
  

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