about theSAPThe topic of consultant development is not just a one-time discussion, but I think many people have not thought deeply about their own planning. This is very important to you and me, so as far as I am concerned, I just put my own point of view for the people to think about, I hope to be helpful to everyone.
First stage: Novice in the workplace (about 1-5 years)
This is the most important experience. If you have the opportunity to do SAP-related work, it is undoubtedly a good opportunity. Whether you are working as an SAP junior consultant or a key user who has already implemented SAP business. So whether to learn sap itself, or through the SAP to learn advanced management ideas, there will be a great harvest. If you find that you are not suitable for SAP as a long-term career, there are many opportunities for adjustment. Young, after all, the relative cost of adjustment will be relatively low.
Phase II: Career Development (5-10 or more years of work)
At this point there is already sufficient SAP experience, if it is promoted in the enterprise, for example IT manager or director is not within the scope of this discussion. The main point is to engage in an independent SAP consultant, Exercise plus gain is the dual purpose. But this type of personnel is the most lack of practical management experience, I found that a graduate of the people engaged in it, because there is no actual participation in production, procurement, sales or financial management, innate lack of management of the sense of smell, although at this time to SAP have enough knowledge, but should be thinking to enhance the actual management of the information subconscious.
In addition is a kind of engaged in managers (in the general requirements of SAP), to this stage, the actual management has a certain understanding, but the relative exposure to SAP time is not sufficient, such personnel if you can switch to engage in SAP consultants, is an advantage, after all, the management process is more familiar with, as long as seriously study sap, In fact, to become an SAP consultant is not far away. Whether you're a SAP consultant or an SAP consultant from the management industry, this stage of career goals should be money and development. This is also the prime time for SAP consultant career.
The third stage: the Working elder (10 years or more)
The second stage of SAP Consulting is a career choice to get back into the business of managing or working in SAP or starting a business, leaving outside consultants. Consider the family and the stability of the work at this time. If you still adhere to SAP external consultants at this time, make money should be the main goal. Because it is not possible to reconcile family life, continue to face a certain pressure of the working environment. But it is generally not likely to be engaged for too long, typically around 40 years of age should be an end-of-life career for SAP external consultants. Because of the strong economic base and the separation from external advisers, such personnel can choose a fixed city for entrepreneurship, with a view to achieving a relatively stable career and a balanced family life. For example, you can engage in management consulting; If you are not a startup, you can be a senior consultant or senior IT executive in your business. In fact, whether it is an external consultant or internal management in the enterprise, there will be career planning problems. Especially women. The above is for reference only
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