Job for Consultant: Re: [sap-career] SAP Sales & Distribution Job Age Limit & Job Opportunities at 53

dimanche 17 juillet 2011

Re: [sap-career] SAP Sales & Distribution Job Age Limit & Job Opportunities at 53

Posted by c v reddy
on Jul 17 at 2:00 PM

Hi Deapak,

Don't think like a crab.

There is always worth for experience and confidence. and opportunities in
SAP are more for people having knowledge on business processes than
knowledge on software.

SAP needs more Consultants than Configuratures (usually fresh graduates).

Sorry if i hurt you.

Regards
Venkat

---------------Original Message---------------
From: Deepak Mehta
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 1:47 PM
Subject: SAP Sales & Distribution Job Age Limit & Job Opportunities at 53

Roy,

I was drawing his attention that a perception exists (at least in India) that entry age is below 40 (preferably below 35) for SAP. Yes, there are exceptions to it but this is my experience (or rather the experience as shared with me of those who have attended my academies).

Since I have chosen to be self-employed, I do not know whether I would even get a job, if I tried. So it is the experience that others have shared.

I do not doubt your experience but probably it would be more difficult to enter SAP at 48 today than when you entered. I, too, entered the field at 45 but participants at academies (with really good domain experience) have consistently reported difficulties in getting a first break. They have their own network, are willing to relocate, work under a person younger to them, all that. But age seems to be against them. Of course, due to legal reasons, recruiters do not state this explicitly.

It is a different experience when you are already in. Its difficult to get in was what I stated.

Anyway, mine is not the only valid point of view. I only hope the divergent views help Venkat reach an informed decision.

Regards,
Deepak

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