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Subject: Diversify
Date: 2009-07-03 08:35:54
From: Vijay Vijayasankar  Business Card

Nice blog.


If I might add one thing - that will be to diversify your skillset. A person with multiple skill set (technical, functional or combination) will get recognized real quick.


I should also mention the pitfall of trying too hard. Point hunting on SDN comes to mind - it is such a disgraceful act, and people do it thinking it will increase their brand equity.
Hiring managers look for quality not quantity of contributions.

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    2009-07-05 03:42:20 Stefan Koehler Business Card [Reply]

    Hello,
    > Hiring managers look for quality not quantity of contributions.


    Do you really think that hiring managers are looking to SDN? SDN is a nice place for techies and functional consultants to get in touch or exchange knowledge, but i don't think that this platform has any influence on getting jobs.


    Regards
    Stefan

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      2009-07-05 09:09:32 Vijay Vijayasankar Business Card [Reply]

      It is very rare to hire some one without doing a google search on that person. And for SAP - I personally know several hiring managers who search on SDN. Just to clarify - I don't mean HR managers here (they might also search here, just that I don't know for sure), I mean the actual managers who will manage the new hires.
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        2009-07-07 05:25:18 Gavin Heaton SAP Employee Business Card [Reply]

        Yes Vijay ... I agree. The HR managers or even the agencies may get the ball rolling, but when it comes down to the difference between getting an interview or not getting an interview, your involvement in professional communities such as SDN and BPX can make a big difference. It's a way of validating the skills and experience that appear on your resume.
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