Shifting from ABAP to SAP HR

I have knowledge on ABAP but no real time experience. I find very few opportunities in this area. So planning to shift to HR.
Can any one suggest me the plan to get through HR , i am basically a computer Sc. Engg, Graduate.
please do send ur suggestions and useful material to [email protected]
with regards
Sravanthi

HR is very vast. First try to find out where you are ? There are many Generalist consultants in HR.
ABAP is a very good field, you can work on all the modules. Technical knowledge is never a waste. Coming to the field of FUNCTIONAL is a very responsible job and at times very challenging. Your ABAP will always help you.
HR is a very different type of field for you, have you taken a look at ABAP-HR ?
Are you aware of terms like Time/Compensation/Taxes/Personnel Development/Travel/Training/Event/LSO/Payroll terms ?
Consultant means you are aware of the job, and you are fit to provide solutions to any problems in your domain, thats what you are paid for, just keeping this in mind, make up for the switch.
Reg
Manoj Chacko
SAP HCM Consultant
Intelligroup Inc

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