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Late summer is often a great time to explore new career opportunities and here’s why – 1. Hiring push – there is a push to fill roles before the end of the year and this process starts months prior. Managers and HR teams return from vacations, often leading to a more focused hiring process. 2. Reduced competition - With many people taking vacations or waiting for the new year to start their job search, competition can be lower, giving proactive candidates an edge. 3. Conferences & Events - Late summer and early fall are popular times for industry conferences and networking events - an excellent opportunity for candidates to connect with potential employers. 4. Strategic hiring - Companies often want to have new hires in place by Q4 to ensure they are fully up to speed for year-end activities and next year’s planning. If you are actively looking for a new career opportunity or simply want to hear about ‘what’s out there’, don’t hesitate to contact any of the team at the Oliver Parks Group - OP Renewables OP Supply-Chain OP Med-Tech 😊 #OPTechnology #HiringPush

A little throwback to some of our high performers celebrating in Malaga a couple of months back. Well done team! Any ideas for where our next trip should be? #OPTechnology #OPSupplyChain #OPMedTech #OPRenewables

Well done to Felix Dillon-Wood, who completed his work experience with us last week! Felix made a great impression, was a pleasure to work with and now has a huge interest in a career in sales once he's completed his education. Good luck, Felix! 😊 #OPTechnology #WorkExperience

A huge congratulations to one of our Researchers, Jessica Bell, who recently achieved a First Class Honours degree in International Business from Northumbria University! A huge well done from everyone at OP, Jess 😊 💥 #OPTechnology #FirstClassHonoursDegree #WellDone

When building a new market, as I am with SAP in the US for OP Technology, you need to focus on a couple of key skillsets when head hunting candidates- 'an inch wide and a mile deep' to reuse a well worn phrase. However, oftentimes new clients will come to you with their most difficult requirements, and it's highly unlikely they will neatly correlate with your established candidate base. So, how do you approach this knowledge gap when talking to candidates? To quote one B. Franklin, "honesty is the best policy". I know recruitment, and you know the tech. Trust me to represent you to the client, and I'll make sure you get the best opportunity to show them your skillset. Here's to being uncomfortable!

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