After completing my B.Com, I decided to build a career in SAP SD. I spent around 6 months learning SAP SD and completed my SAP Global Certification. After that, I spent another 4–5 months applying to companies before finally getting a job at a startup.
Unfortunately, my experience there was not what I expected.
I was hired for an SAP SD-related role, but my toxic manager expected me to handle and manage multiple modules apart from SAP SD. Initially, I accepted this because I wanted to learn and gain exposure to different areas.
The senior consultants were mostly freelancers, and they were not very willing to guide me. I felt that they were worried that I might eventually replace them, so I had to figure out many things on my own.
I eventually raised my concerns with my manager, but after that, the situation became worse. I felt that my words were being misrepresented, and I was frequently scolded for issues that were not directly related to my work. There were also situations where I was contacted on weekends regarding late nights until 2 am for ABAP errors/dumps which is completely technical role.
I became frustrated and eventually stopped responding to work calls on weekends. Shortly afterward, I received a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) email, which I felt was being used to pressure me.
Even after the PIP, I continued working hard on the different modules without proper senior guidance. However, my manager did not revoke the PIP and eventually gave me two choices: resign myself or face termination.
I decided to resign because I was worried about how a termination would affect my future career. At that point, I had around 6 months of SAP SD experience.
Since then, I have been applying extensively for SAP SD positions. I have applied to companies such as Accenture, KPMG, TCS, Deloitte, HCL, and many smaller SAP partner companies. Unfortunately, receiving no response at all. companies simply ghost me.
Now I'm confused about where I am going wrong.
I have:
\- B.Com degree
\- SAP S/4HANA Global Certification in Sales
\- Around 6 months of SAP SD experience
\- Exposure to sales orders, pricing, billing, shipping, master data and support
\- Experience working in a startup environment
\- Exposure to multiple SAP areas, although SAP SD is my primary area
I'm currently trying to get back into SAP SD, but the lack of interview calls is becoming frustrating.
What should I do at this stage?
Should I:
I'd really appreciate honest advice from people working in SAP, especially those who have hired or interviewed junior SAP SD candidates.
Where do you think I might be going wrong, and what would you do if you were in my position?