Managing Carrier Gaps in SIP Job Search

parminder led a discussion on managing carrier gaps in the SIP job search. He introduced the session's format, which included a presentation followed by a Q&A session and career counseling. parminder explained the concept of a career gap and emphasized that it's not a negative aspect, but rather a natural part of career development. He advised participants to focus on building their careers based on their actual experience, not the duration they have worked, and shared that a four-year experience could be as valuable as a ten-year one. He also offered free one-to-one career counseling, although he warned that due to high demand, attendees might have to wait for a slot.

Building a Career Based on Natural Abilities

parminder highlighted the importance of building a career based on natural abilities and encouraged everyone to adopt an honest approach. He strongly advised against falsifying experience or trying to cover career gaps with false information, emphasizing the need to focus on filling knowledge gaps instead. parminder also stressed the significance of staying updated with state-of-the-art technology and acquiring practical experience to make oneself more competitive in the job market. He discussed the challenges and strategies for individuals with career gaps, underscoring the importance of multiskilling and demonstrating superior knowledge and expertise, particularly in niche technologies. Lastly, he encouraged continuous learning and updating skills, likening it to drinking green tea and staying current with the latest developments, and stressed the necessity of hard work and commitment for achieving significant results.

Multiskill Development and Continuous Learning

parminder stressed the importance of multiskill development and continuous learning for the team, advising members to aim for proficiency in at least one core and one advanced module. He emphasized the need for adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing industry requirements, sharing his own experiences of how these qualities helped him bridge career gaps. parminder also discussed the importance of showcasing capabilities for career progression, suggesting that technical expertise and cross-functional knowledge are beneficial. He recommended the SAP job hunt mastery course as a way to gain simulated implementation experience and suggested starting with SD and expanding module expertise progressively over time.

Addressing Career Gaps and Enhancing Resumes

parminder emphasized the significance of having a genuine story to explain career gaps during job interviews. He noted that career gaps due to personal or family reasons were understandable and could be addressed by taking master and excellence bundle courses offered by their institution. parminder also discussed the implementation of a mock project in the Sas Reggie sandbox system, managed by a consultant team, which was designed to provide hands-on experience and serve as a valuable addition to one's resume. He stressed the importance of active involvement, completion of assignments, and continuous learning to secure new roles and sustain growth in the field.

Parminder Guides Gopi on Sb Job Pursuit

parminder advised Gopi to leverage his logistics experience and pursue team management certification to secure his first Systems Business (Sb) job. parminder emphasized the value of prior experience and recommended Gopi to aim for at least six months to a year of team management experience. parminder also highlighted the importance of persistence and being open to opportunities, as the initial months in a consulting role are primarily focused on training and development. He reassured Gopi that his previous consulting experience would be valued in transitioning to a new module.

SAP Certification Path and Recommendations

parminder provided guidance to arti and Sreedevi on the SAP certification path based on their previous experience. parminder recommended the Mastery bundle for arti and the MM and FICO module for Sreedevi, who expressed interest in functional roles. parminder also advised Sreedevi on how to enhance her skills to become a techno-functional consultant, suggesting an internship for more exposure. parminder clarified that while there are no BTP courses currently available, self-upskilling through external training is encouraged.

Nilesh's Journey and Parminder's Advice

Nilesh discussed his journey at SAP since 2017, including his involvement in projects in Bihar and Karma, and his current work in technology security. He expressed interest in returning to recipient and was advised by parminder to refresh his knowledge and showcase his projects. parminder shared his own experience of improving his academic performance through reevaluation and the use of digital notes, emphasizing the benefits of note-taking for various tasks such as job interviews and projects. He also recommended using applications like Mindmax X for mind mapping and sharing project-related documents on LinkedIn for job searches. parminder advised including all relevant experiences in the CV to demonstrate a broad skill set.

Parminder's Career Guidance for SAP and HR

parminder provided guidance to Kartik and Abubakar on starting their careers in HR and SAP, respectively. parminder advised Kartik to reach out to support at soft selling.com for training links, and suggested Abubakar, a logistics coordinator at Katherine Nati Honeini in Saudi Arabia, to wait for 15 days to understand his job profile and transactions before choosing an SAP module. parminder recommended the SAP Mastery course to enhance Abubakar's skills and job prospects. parminder also offered advice to Mangala, Ayush, and Ashish, suggesting an internship, a shift to SAP AB or Consultant role, and leveraging existing skills, respectively.

ERP Model Implementation and Upgrading Recommendations

Ashish expressed his interest in implementing an ERP model in his startup, and parminder advised him to consider starting with the PP module due to his current role in procurement and production. parminder also suggested to Sreedevi's husband, with a background in investment banking, to start with the FSU module. Furthermore, parminder recommended Kartik, who already has good knowledge of SD, LETR, and MM, to upgrade himself to SV due to his seniority. parminder also clarified the industries implementing Sbtm and advised Noushad to complete the PMM Mastery course to secure a job. The Mastery and Master courses were set to start by the end of April.