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NEW - Seeking Practical Experience in D365 Consultant Role

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Posted on by Bundu 5

Good Day to all,

I am currently trying to gain experience as a D365 F&O Functional Consultant. However, it is proving extremely difficult to get a job because I do not have 'Full Life Cycle Implementation' experience. I cannot get the experience because I don't have the relevant job to get the experience. Chicken and Egg situation. 

My background is in Accounting and Finance, with over ten years of experience and a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA). I also took  and passed the MS Dynamics D365 Finance and Core Exams.

I have used Dynamics AX R2 for about three years (2013 to 2016). I am trying to change career from Accounting to ERP Consulting.

I am sincerely seeking guidance from everyone in this forum to help me enter the D365 Finance Functional Consultant Field. Please share with me your experiences on how you were able to enter this market. 

Any input and suggestions would be highly appreciated.

Best regards

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  • Ramit Paul Profile Picture
    Ramit Paul 22,799 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hello,

    Firstly, I would like to appreciate your thoughts to write your aspirations and challenges.

    Not everyone can write, it shows your passion and to achieve something, you are one step closer.

    I can assist on this case, kindly connect with me, being an Microsoft MVP, I would like to offer you some help to move from where you are now.

    All the best.

  • André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture
    André Arnaud de Cal... 301,210 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    Hi Bundu,

    Next to experience, also the location might play a role. Do you know how many Dynamics 365 related jobs are available in your country or neighborhood?

    I do agree a lot of companies are searching for experienced users, but sometimes also new joiners. Some companies do have academy-program opportunities. Then you would be able to join, get a training and get guidance to become a professional. Such program might be an easier entrance for you. On LinkedIn, you can update your profile with your preferences, and you can search for available jobs.

    I wish you all the luck finding the job you are dreaming of. If you have specific questions, feel free to send a personal message.

  • Bundu Profile Picture
    Bundu 5 on at

    Hi Ramit,

    Please accept my apology for the late response. Thank you for offering to assist, and I would be more than delighted to connect with you. I would try to connect via your Blog.

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    Bundu 5 on at

    Hi Andre,

    Thank you for your response and sorry for the delayed response.

    I currently lived in Indiana, USA, close to Chicago area. However, I am planning to migrate to Florida. I have been searching on LinkedIn based on the criteria you suggested above but I have not yielded any luck as yet. I will continue to search.

    I will reach out to you as you offered if I have any specific questions.

    Thanks.

  • BillurSamdancioglu Profile Picture
    BillurSamdancioglu 19,856 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi,

    I am not so familiar with USA but can check with Interex. They opened an office in USA lately.

  • Bundu Profile Picture
    Bundu 5 on at

    Hi Billur,

    Thank you for your input. Any further guidance would be greatly appreciated.

  • Frank Hamelly | MVP, MCP, CSA Profile Picture
    Frank Hamelly | MVP... 46,625 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    Bundu, my company is always looking for talented AX/F&O resources.  Please check here - www.linkedin.com/.../

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    Bundu 5 on at

    Hi Frank,

    Thanks for the info. I will check it out.

  • Jonathan D Struble Profile Picture
    Jonathan D Struble 128 on at

    Maybe you should check out our Academy Program?

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  • Deepak Agarwal Profile Picture
    Deepak Agarwal 8,602 on at

    Hi Bundu,

    I see your problem and totally understand this, this is a very common and painful issue. You have very good experience as a CA and which is widely a very key requirement for a finance consultant which is a core module of AX. To start your career in this field you can see opportunity with the end user who is in the implementation phase or are in support, that should be a practical entry point for you as the end user may not need an IT person but an industry-experienced person to support/manage their D365FO project journey.

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