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Workday Certified but Struggling to Get My First Opportunity – Looking for Advice
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some guidance from the Workday community.
I recently completed my Workday certification and I'm actively looking for my first Workday Functional Consultant opportunity. Before transitioning to Workday, I worked for 7 years in HR Recruitment, where I handled end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, candidate sourcing, interviewing, onboarding coordination, and HR operations.
I've been applying to many companies, but most of them are looking for candidates with 1–3 years of Workday implementation experience. As someone trying to switch into Workday, it's been very challenging to get that first opportunity.
I know Workday experience is valuable, but everyone has to start somewhere. I'm eager to learn, willing to work hard, and confident that my HR background gives me a strong understanding of business processes.
I would really appreciate any advice on:
- How did you get your first Workday job?
- Are there companies that hire Workday-certified freshers?
- Should I target implementation partners, support roles, or contract opportunities first?
- Any tips to improve my chances of getting interviews?
If anyone has made a similar career transition or knows of any opportunities, I'd be grateful for your guidance.
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