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We asked one of our Principal Associates, Tiffany Chau, some quick fire questions about the SAP market.. 1. What have you found candidates are looking for most in a new role? More flexible working conditions. This trend is particularly noticeable in Germany, where fully remote roles are still uncommon. Consequently, candidates are increasingly seeking employers who offer more flexible working arrangements, preferably hybrid models with fewer fixed office days. Additionally, the option to work from other countries for a few weeks per year is becoming increasingly important for candidates seeking a better work-life balance. 2. Why are people leaving current roles? Primarily due to a lack of career development opportunities and insufficient flexibility in working conditions. Many feel that their current positions do not offer clear pathways for advancement or skill enhancement. Additionally, rigid work schedules and the requirement to be in the office frequently are pushing professionals to seek employers who offer more adaptable and supportive work environments. 3. What are the most in-demand skillsets you’re seeing in SAP? The demand is high for SAP consultants who possess coding skills, like debugging. However, process knowledge is equally crucial und often underrated. Companies are not just looking for generic IT professionals; they need consultants who understand and can communicate effectively with users. For example, an SAP FI consultant with a finance background and technical expertise in customizing and debugging is highly valuable to our clients. 4. What is most exciting about SAP right now? The SAP market is particularly dynamic due to the increasing urgency of cloud migrations and SAP’s 2027 deadline. This has created a pressing need for companies to migrate, and candidates have recognized the growing necessity of learning S/4HANA. This trend is driving both demand for skilled consultants and opportunities for professional growth in the SAP ecosystem. Thank you for your thoughts, Tiffany! #OPTechnology #SAP #HiringTrends

Although the terms 'headhunter' and 'recruiter' are used interchangeably, they represent very different strategies in the recruitment landscape.. Read more below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXXJDgab

Congratulations to Rajan Khan (AKA Dougie), who recently celebrated 3 years at Oliver Parks! Dougie is an integral part of the Supply-Chain and Salesforce teams and is liked as much by his candidates and clients as he is by the rest of our team 😊 Thank you for all of your hard work, Dougie, keep it up 😉 #WorkAnniversary #3Years #OPTechnology #OPSupplyChain

An interesting post by Alex Gee... let us know your thoughts below 👇 #SAP #AI

Strategic networking is a great place to start when exploring career opportunities.. Building meaningful connections and and tapping into the knowledge and opportunities in your network is a particularly good way of finding unadvertised job openings. Read more below 🤝 https://lnkd.in/gKSTAADZ

Our team speak to candidates across multiple markets and technologies every day, who are looking to explore career opportunities… We asked the team about the main reasons for candidates looking to leave their current companies and these were the most common answers – 1. Lack of career growth 2. A negative working environment & culture 3. Work/life imbalance 4. Compensation 5. Company instability Can you think of any other factors to consider when looking to leave an organization? If any of the above are a concern to you in your current position, don’t hesitate to reach out to anyone on the Oliver Parks team for a confidential chat. There’s never any harm in hearing which opportunities are out there 😊 #OPTechnology #NewOpportunities #Renewables #SupplyChain #MedTech

The Tech industry moves at breakneck speed... so keeping your skills and knowledge sharp should be a priority 🙌 Read our recent blog for a few tips on how to do this. Can you think of other ways to improve and promote continuous learning? Please let us know 👇 #ContinuousLearning #TechIndustry https://lnkd.in/ebRAk9pg

Still seeing a lot of people posting about having a very poor interviewing experience with companies. No interview feedback, complete ghosting, 6+ stage interview processes, telling candidate's that "we're so close to making an offer, we'd just like to see a couple of other candidates before we do". If you are a company hiring niche talent, the experience that you give candidates during your interview process is absolutely vital. It's a very small grapevine out there in your chosen sector be it, Technology, Supply-Chain, Renewables etc.... Creating a positive candidate experience during the interview process reflects your organization's culture and values which in turn influences candidates' perceptions and decisions. Even if you turn a candidate down, if they leave with a good experience speaking with your company, THAT IS A GOOD THING! Candidates are more likely to speak positively about your company, boosting your brand in a close-knit ecosystem. On the other hand, a poor candidate experience can deter potential employees and will damage your image. Prioritizing a good candidate experience is an investment in your company's future success. I'm seeing more and more companies wanting to "build an office culture" bringing people back on-site, hybrid. So if you're interviewing in a local talent pool, this becomes even more important! We can help you with this. Ping me for some free tips. Tom@oliverparks.com - +1 646 661 3070

Another week, another new starter introduction! Welcome to Frederik Winguth, who has recently joined our SAP Finance team. Please feel free to connect with Frederick – Frederik.Winguth@oliverparks.com https://lnkd.in/ezVNAwzh +49 (0)89 380 317 09 Fun fact about Frederick: ‘I’ve played the Cello since I was a kid, and my goal is to join an amateur orchestra this summer 😊’ Wishing you the best of luck at OP, we know you’ll be an asset to the team! #OliverParks #NewHires #SAPFinance

Happy 4th of July to our US connections, friends and family, we hope you have a 'pawsome' day! #4thJuly #IndependenceDay #OfficeDogs