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Career Center: My journey from Sales

Professional to SAP Functional SD


Consultant: A blog written for all SAP
aspirants.
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., Indias one of the most trusted brand for consumer durable. Godrej is the ideal place
for a management graduate as you will experience most of the things that you had learned in
books written by Kotler & Porter. Godrej was the place where I had explored myself & experienced
connects between theoretical world & practical business. In Godrej I had learned many important
concepts 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 to
get a breakthrough on the said ingredients. End user of Baan tag was not enough powerful to
change 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 cant clear exam, you need to pay 35 K more to reappear for exam. Thinking about the
same 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,
Balaji
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jagadeesh kumar
23 Oct, 2015 1:19 PM
great Mr. Balaji.
Balaji Parsewar in response to NIharika Misra on page 3
16 Oct, 2015 3:53 PM
Thanks Niharika.
NIharika Misra in response to TW Typewriter on page 5
12 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 Misra
12 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 Typewriter
24 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 nair
21 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 madhusmita
9 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 5
13 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 Rastogi
12 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 6
30 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 6
30 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 7
28 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 7
27 Jan, 2015 3:29 PM
Good Luck for your exam.
Balaji Parsewar in response to tejas raval on page 7
27 Jan, 2015 3:28 PM
SAP CRM will suite to your profile. For more details open a new thread please.
Regards,
Balaji
nabeel shakoor
22 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 raval
22 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 8
14 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 Sharma
14 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 Panchi
15 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 Rajagopal
10 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 Ong
2 Dec, 2014 4:25 AM
Inspiring story and salute your determination to join SAP.
Congrats and All the best.
TW Typewriter
21 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 Venna
19 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 Hebbert
19 Nov, 2014 3:11 PM
Hi Gunjan
should I have to manipulate my exp on to ERP related or SAP related after certification
becoz 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 Bodduna
19 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 11
7 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 11
7 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 12
4 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 Sadula
4 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 13
4 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 14
4 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 13
4 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 vadlamudi
4 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 14
18 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 Kumar
18 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 SINGHAL
1 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 16
18 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 16
18 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 Khan
18 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 m
1 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 19
1 Jul, 2014 9:57 AM
Thanks Siddharth for your good words.
Balaji Parsewar in response to Sharad Nimbalkar on page 18
1 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 17
1 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 17
1 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 17
1 Jul, 2014 9:51 AM
Go for SAP SD module.
sumanth vadlamudi
1 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
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3 Jun, 2014 9:24 AM
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 Nimbalkar
19 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 gaddam
24 Jan, 2014 4:56 PM

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Balaji Parsewar in response to Gaurav T on page 19
16 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 T
3 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 Malhotra
31 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 D
21 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 Parsewar
18 Oct, 2013 11:54 AM
Sanjay,
Suggest you to take careful decision as you are tied up with many responsibilities.
Priyanka Jain
27 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 Panchal
27 Sep, 2013 7:11 AM
Hi Rupesh,
All the best.

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Ganesh Sadula
17 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 Thiagarajan
17 Sep, 2013 1:52 PM
Hi Balaji,

A really nice and inspirational blog...my story is pretty similar


classroom training path instead of online.

....the only difference is I took up the

Thanks & Regards


Govind
Balaji Parsewar
16 Sep, 2013 2:26 PM
Thanks Khushi, Subhash, Praveen & Manufacturing business.
I am happy that my blog turned out as inspiration for others.
Manufaturing Business
12 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 Mughal
11 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 SAHAY
6 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 Lilhori
27 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 23
27 Aug, 2013 4:05 PM
Yes balaji, Accpet with you. Very well written and just like SAP Guider to new comers.
Thanks
Raman
Balaji Parsewar
27 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 S
27 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 KV
23 Aug, 2013 4:12 PM
Highly motivating blog and impressive one.
Thanks sharing your experience
Thanks

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23 Aug, 2013 6:36 AM
Thanks Riju, Jitendra & Naresh.
Jitendra Kansal
22 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 27
13 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 24
12 Aug, 2013 6:31 PM
Thanks a lot Ravi!!! perfectly clear!!
Ravi Sankar Venna in response to Madhavi kaza on page 25
12 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 26
12 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 27
10 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
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Madhavi kaza
10 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 Raghavendren
10 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 Parsewar
8 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 29
7 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.
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Balaji Parsewar
7 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 29
7 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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6 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 30
23 Jul, 2013 1:03 PM
Thanks A lot Chetan Bhai.
Its great to see your appreciation comment on my blog.
Regards,
Balaji
Chetan Panchal
21 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 Parsewar
19 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 Parsewar
17 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 kailash
17 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 32
17 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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Balaji Parsewar
16 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 K
16 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 Kadam
15 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 33
19 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 Gupta
18 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 34
16 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 Parsewar
16 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 34
28 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 LEARNER
28 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 Sabniveesu
13 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.

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