What do you do if your education isn't enough to secure a job in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?

We must perform a self-analysis that allows us to identify our strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, we must know what is required to carry out the work we want to do in the world of ERP consulting. Find those gaps in knowledge and plan a series of activities to fill these gaps. We should not lie to ourselves, we have to be aware of how far or close we are from what we want.

To improve your ERP skills and efficiency it's imperative to identify the requisite qualification, knowledge and skills employers are seeking. Then by thoroughly assessing and objectively comparing those with yours, you can identify the gaps and comprehend the areas of improvement. With the help of targeted relevant and concrete steps you can fill the gaps, and enhance your employability. Honing soft skills such as communication, collaboration, problem solving, time management, and critical thinking, which are crucial for functioning of ERP professionals can help you secure a job. The field of ERP is constantly evolving, so develop a growth mindset, and commit to ongoing learning.

In this day and age there is so much material available online and if you cannot find a job then my recommendation would be to do self learning to show effort and dedication along with a continued job search. This means YouTube videos, blogs, and vendor specific training if you can. Nowadays there are also courses on Udemy. Don't get discouraged and keep trying to search using LinkedIn etc.

Online courses are indeed valuable for augmenting your ERP knowledge. However, consider supplementing this with hands-on experience through internships, volunteer work, or freelance projects. Networking with professionals in the field via LinkedIn or industry events can also provide insights and opportunities. Additionally, pursuing relevant certifications like Oracle or SAP can enhance your credibility. Continuous learning and practical application will distinguish you in the competitive ERP job market.

We must identify the knowledge we lack and aim to study and acquire it. Today there are many means available to learn, some free and others not, most with flexible schedules or to be studied whenever we want. We have to learn theory and seek to apply it in practice. As we advance in knowledge we can support it with certifications, we must also cultivate the soft skills that are required in this sector and that we must enhance and acquire.

Practice makes perfect, we must apply all the knowledge we gain. It is likely that we will initially have to support or work on projects as a junior, but real projects are those that will allow us to gain experience in the area and sector in which we want to work. Communities and forums are places where we can also gain real experience, we have shared and open projects that are also good references.

Networking with ERP professionals can help you find ERP internship opportunities. You must make it clear that your objective is really to acquire the required skills to work as an ERP consultant. You need to be aware of the fundamental ERP concepts as well as the relevant functional, technical and change management activities. Talking about these topics can motivate the firm's coach to provide the appropriate training for starting your ERP professional career.

You always learn a lot from experts and other people who have worked in this sector, we find these people on the networks, at conferences, and events, in online projects and others, also many of them are people who share their knowledge through of courses or blogs, so it is important to attend to every opportunity that allows us to interact with these people and establish contact.