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Speller BCO6181 presentation 2012
Speller International is a niche recruitment firm focused exclusively on SAP skills. Judy Cole presented on the strong demand and growth in the SAP market. There are skills shortages in many areas like SAP FI/CO, BI/BO, and security. Industries with high demand include mining, utilities, and government. Candidates should tailor CVs to roles, know companies thoroughly, and prepare with examples for behavioral questions. The interview is a chance to learn about the company as well. Graduates need relevant experience and should manage social media profiles carefully.
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- 1. SAP / ITMarketplace Recruitment Perspective Presentation to Victoria University of Technology by Judy Cole – State Manager – Speller International
- 2. Presentation Agenda • BriefIntroduction To Speller International • Judy Cole Introduction • SAP / IT Market Overview • Applying / Interviewing for jobs • Tips • Q&A • Close
- 3. Speller International Overview •Niche market, high quality SAP Recruitment & Contract company – Exclusively Focused on SAP • SAP Executive Search, SAP Permanent and SAP Contract recruitment throughout Australia • Established in 2000 - Head Office in Melbourne • Recruitment Partners with many of the SAP End Users
- 4. Judy Cole -Introduction • Joined Speller International in 2005 • Resource – dealing with candidates • Resource Lead • State Manager for last two years • Now also deal with clients
- 5. SAP Growth &Success SAP Economic Upturn – $$$’ SAP Licence Sales Increased – 50% Growth in Software Sold in 2010/11 Large Number of New SAP Projects More SAP End Users – Needing SAP Teams Throughout ANZ Tremendous Demand for SAP professionals Contract & Perm
- 6. SAP Market Overview 2011/12 Average Contract Rate Increased by 11% Average Permanent Salary Increased by 7% Average Contract Duration Increased by 18% Average Time To Find Candidate Increased by 14%
- 7. Demand Via Industry BoomingIndustry Static Demand Mining Retail Utilities FMCG Government Manufacturing Financial Services TWO SPEED ECONOMY
- 8. Scarcity of SAPSkills SKILLS HARDEST TO FIND SKILLS MOST IN DEMAND SAP PLM SAP FI / CO SAP BPC / BP SAP Security HR-LSO SAP BI / BO HR-PY Training & Doc SAP IDM Data Consultants IS – PS or U SAP Project Managers Business By Design Testers SKILLS LEAST IN DEMAND ABAP MM / PP APO QM WM
- 9. Areas for theFuture HANA CLOUD / On Demand BI / BO Reporting & Internal Teams Less Technical Analytics Demand From SI Partners Basis / Technical Data Management Skills HANA / ECC6 Mobility Solutions Sybase / Basis Functional Config Integration Skills
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- 11. Large SAP Projects Fonterra Origin Linfox Newcrest Spotless BHP Tas Hydro Inpex Rio QLD Rail NSW Dept Jemena / KPMG Education SP Ausnet QLD Health Multinet Gas BHP Bureau of Toyota AGL Meteorology Orica
- 12. Using Your Network How Many Degrees of University Separation??? Contacts Use your personal contacts as much as feasible Professional Contacts Never be afraid to ask for ideas on where to apply LinkedIn Contacts
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- 14. Applying for Jobsdirectly to the Company • Know your company – Research websites – Don’t send CV without knowing the company • Cover Letter and CV • Call and Follow Up • Build Relationship with HR
- 15. Applying for Jobsvia an Agency • Choose 1-3 Specialists • Know the Market • Cover Letter and CV • Call and Follow Up • Build a relationship – Good ones know their stuff – Need to talk $’s – Push Back!
- 16. Applying for SAProles CV TIPS •Tailor CV to the roles you are applying for •When writing CV, give details to what you specifically did & achieved •Ensure it is “easy to read” and do a spell check
- 17. Applying & Interviewingfor SAP roles INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES •The Usual: •Be on time, a few mins early •Wear a suit •Ensure you know the company / role / interviewer (Linked in) •Plan for Behavioural Questions •Always use examples •Situation / Solution / Outcome •Stick to the point
- 18. Applying & Interviewingfor SAP roles INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES (cont) •Technical •Always be honest •Interviewers (whether technical or not) can see through people who are hiding the truth •Go in to detail •Never assume interviewer knows you have the basics – cover them anyway •Sell who you are •Companies buy people and potential •Know your strengths & weaknesses •Ask questions – you’re interviewing them as much as they’re interviewing you •Get them talking •Gut feeling • If your gut feeling is wrong about the company or the role, listen to it.
- 19. Graduate Recruitment Process “Tips” • If you are experienced in the business (ie, retail) then use that experience to get on a company implementing SAP • GEN Y: People are going off hiring typical Gen Y’s. They are liked for their initial enthusiasm but can be seen as someone who believes they deserve everything now, before they have “earnt their stripes: • Social Media: Linked In, Twitter, Facebook. Be careful what goes on your personal pages
- 20. Conclusion • Tremendous timeto Look For a Job – Business is BUSY! • Leave here with the confidence that you should be able to go after the job you want! • Even if you do not use Speller International, please feel free to call any of us to ask questions
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