Effective Ways to Source and Screen SAP Candidates

Building a capable and successful SAP team requires a thoughtful recruitment process. This includes knowing where to source potential candidates and how to evaluate them fairly and meticulously to be a part of your team. Through implementing practices that allow employers to seek out top-tier candidates, your team will have access to the best and brightest SAP candidates in the industry. Additionally, optimizing your interviewing and screening will further validate that you have made the best pick for your firm.  

Below are five solutions to effectively source and screen SAP candidates.

Ways to Source and Screen SAP Candidates

Professional Networks and Conferences

Expanding in-person and online networks is one of the most effective ways to connect with experienced SAP professionals. One way of doing this is utilizing platforms such as LinkedIn or Indeed that engage with SAP networks and experts. These social media and recruiting platforms allow you to join a community and share experiences, insights, and opportunities in the industry. Connecting through social media will also allow you to reach potential candidates who are not in your immediate geographical area. Furthermore, attending SAP networking events and conferences will allow you to meet other professionals in the field, making in-person connections and sharing potential opportunities. 

Interactive Interviews

Recruiting a strong SAP team means conducting in-depth and thoughtful interviews. You want to know the candidates you are recruiting have skills in problem-solving and SAP but also have soft skills such as effective communication and teamwork. Asking behavioral-based questions in the interview will allow you to evaluate how candidates interact in a real business setting. The answers to these questions will give insight into how the candidate will respond to challenges and the skills they can bring to the team.  

Technical Evaluations

SAP roles often require a complex understanding of specific software, solutions, and coding languages. As such, designing technical assignments for your potential candidates to complete will put their technical abilities to the test. This evaluation will also verify that your potential employees are proficient in the platforms that your organization uses, while showcasing their technical ability and problem-solving skills. Ultimately, conducting these assessments will help to see if candidates have the necessary skills and talents for the role. 

Certifications and Background

One of the most important aspects of screening your SAP candidates is knowing your candidate’s past accomplishments, experiences, opportunities, and certifications. Employees will be required to work with complex technologies, meaning getting to know the candidate’s educational background and knowledge of SAP systems and solutions will be critical. Additionally, connecting with candidate’ past employers and exploring their professional background will give you insights into their potential performance at your firm. 

Cultural Fit

Finding candidates that align with the goals and mission of your firm is also important when building a SAP team. Employees need to integrate within the organization, which means being able to mesh well with other departments or teams and contribute to the overall companies’ vision and culture. Failing to do so may cause friction, as SAP projects often deal with challenges that involve conflict resolution and cross-department collaboration.  

Building Your SAP Team

When looking to build a strong and proficient SAP team, it’s critical to implement recruitment practices that reach talented SAP professionals and fairly evaluate candidates to gauge their suitability within the firm. Through implementing the solutions above, organizations can source capable SAP experts across the country and evaluate candidates that align with their mission and vision.  

Contact BCTG today for assistance in building your SAP dream team.  

Contributions from Leah Harding