Essensu Consulting

• What motivates you to do your internship with us?
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• What motivated you to study SAP and discover the world of SAP?
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• What experience do you have with SAP (have you used it as a user or only during training)?
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• What has been the best situation in your working life and why?
• Describe your best and not so good skills that you think you have for the position.
• How do you work in a team? What is your usual role?
• How do you manage your daily tasks? Do you use tracking tools? Do you organize your emails in any way?

I am up for an interview for an internship that involves SAP. Come up with good ways to elaborate on my answers to these questions. Sharing both the questions, and relevant information about what I want my answer to contain:

• What motivates you to do your internship with us? -Being interested in learning SAP, I like the fact that they specialize in SAP specifically. 

• What motivated you to study SAP and discover the world of SAP?

  • Having experience with developing e-commerce projects, I have seen SAP as a powerful and useful tool that allows a company to run more efficiently by linking all the various parts of its business together. Given that, I was interested in understanding it more as I see it as something that provides value to clients and therefore will only get more and more part of industry standard.

• What experience do you have with SAP (have you used it as a user or only during training)?

  • I've only used it during training, but I have been around it in my professional experience.

• What has been the best situation in your working life and why?

  • One situation that comes to mind is when I was leading a team that did ecommerce enablement. We acted as the e-commerce arm of our clients, from building the online store and doing various integrations with their existing systems, to operating the store, which included marketing, inventory, warehousing, etc. This allowed me to use the widest range of my skills and passions together on one project, both sides of my brain - analysis and creativity.

• Describe your best and not so good skills that you think you have for the position.

  • I am very analytical, and I feel that that is an asset for consulting. I speak multiple languages, all of which the company has clients in, and I love learning languages which will only help as I get better at them. I have years of experience in managing projects, rolling out new systems, and dealing with a wide range of people from CEOs to entry level employees. My experience in the e-commerce industry has taught me how to approach employees that are resistant to change.

• How do you work in a team? What is your usual role?

  • For my e-commerce projects, I'm usually the leader of the team. I manage a team of developers and outsourced professionals. My stint as the head of marketing had me lead a team as well, although as part of the leadership of the company I reported to the CEO. I generally like getting to know my team members - their strengths, weaknesses, and motivations - and playing the role of someone who empowers them rather than just dictates and micromanages. This makes for a more effective team, as every member feels more ownership of the project and isn't afraid to take actions that will benefit it, and also motivates them more as they feel like they are appreciated and seen.

• How do you manage your daily tasks? Do you use tracking tools? Do you organize your emails in any way?

  • Currently, I use Google sheets to keep track of the different projects in my life, both personal and professional, although I have used various tools in the past such as Asana, Wrike, and Monday.com. For individual tasks, I use Todoist. For emails, I tend to organize them by context, using the filters and labels functions for Gmail. For example, I have a label for each client/project where emails from certain email addresses automatically get that label attached to them. I also manually label emails based on the action I need to take regarding the email. Emails that require an action or a reply get one label, emails that require follow up get another label, and emails that are sent to me for my information without the need for a response from me get their own label as well.

1. What motivates you to do your internship with us?

Answer:

I’m really interested in learning SAP, and I think one of the best ways to do that is by working with a company that specializes in SAP specifically. From what I’ve researched about your company, it’s clear that you’re deeply rooted in SAP consulting and implementation. That focus is what excites me the most. SAP is such a powerful tool for modern business operations, and being able to immerse myself in that environment—where I’m surrounded by experts—will give me the best opportunity to grow and learn. Also, the fact that you describe yourselves as a botique consulting firm makes me feel like I will get to do more work that matters, and will get to directly learn from the leadership team, as opposed to just being a cog in the system. For these reasons, an internship with you really really excites me.

2. What motivated you to study SAP and discover the world of SAP?

Answer:

Having experience with e-commerce development, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for companies to have systems that link every part of their business together seamlessly. SAP stood out to me as one of the most comprehensive systems that could do this. It’s not just an ERP—it’s a whole ecosystem that touches everything from supply chain management to finance to customer relationships. As I became more exposed to it, I realized that understanding SAP would make me much more valuable to clients. Businesses that implement SAP tend to have more efficient processes, and I wanted to explore how I could help create that efficiency for others. Plus, it seems clear that SAP is becoming more and more of an industry standard, so I wanted to get ahead of that curve.

3. What experience do you have with SAP (have you used it as a user or only during training)?

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I’ve primarily used SAP during training, but I’ve been exposed to it in a professional setting as well. I’ve worked with teams that use SAP, particularly in e-commerce, and I’ve seen how it integrates with different systems, from financial reporting to supply chain logistics. So, while my hands-on experience is from training, I have an understanding of how it works in real-world applications. I’m eager to get more practical experience with it.

4. What has been the best situation in your working life and why?

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One of the best situations in my working life was when I led a team responsible for e-commerce enablement for a client. We weren’t just building an online store; we were also integrating the store with the client’s existing systems—everything from inventory management to warehousing and even marketing. It was the perfect blend of technical and creative work. I got to dive deep into both the analytical side (making sure all systems spoke to each other effectively) and the creative side (developing the marketing and customer-facing elements). It was an incredibly fulfilling project because I was able to use so many of my skills, and the result was a fully operational e-commerce arm for the client.

5. Describe your best and not-so-good skills that you think you have for the position.

Answer:

One of my best skills is my analytical mindset. I think that’s especially important in a consulting role, where you need to break down complex problems into manageable solutions. I’m also multilingual, and I’ve found that being able to speak multiple languages opens doors for clearer communication, especially in international environments. I love learning new languages, so I’m always improving.

On the flip side, I can sometimes drift too much in an unstructured environment and lose track of details. To combat this, I like to document things more rigorously and ensure that I capture everything important. I make use of various tools and habits to achieve this, such as project management tools, task management tools, and note taking tools.

6. How do you work in a team? What is your usual role?

Answer:

In my previous projects, I’ve often taken on a leadership role. I like to get to know my team members—their strengths, weaknesses, and motivations—so that I can better empower them. My approach isn’t to micromanage but to create an environment where they feel ownership over their work. I’ve found that this increases their investment in the project, which makes for a much more motivated and effective team. I try to be the person who sets the vision and gives direction, but I also listen and adapt based on the team’s input.

I've also had scenarios where I was part of the team but not the leader. In that case, I try not just to simply complete the tasks required of me, but rather I also try to understand the vision of the leader for the project as well as his or her leadership style. This way, I can not only have more synergy with the team, and understanding the bigger picture allows me to be able to contribute things above and beyond my call of duty. As a benefit to myself, doing all this also allows me to learn more in whatever way I can, to learn faster, and overall it makes for a win-win situation for everyone.

7. How do you manage your daily tasks? Do you use tracking tools? Do you organize your emails in any way?

Answer:

Currently, I use a combination of Google Sheets and Todoist to manage my tasks. Google Sheets is my go-to for tracking projects, both personal and professional. It gives me a bird’s-eye view of what’s going on. For individual tasks, I rely on Todoist, which helps me keep on top of deadlines and priorities.

As for emails, I use Gmail’s labels and filters extensively. Each client or project gets its own label, so all related emails are easy to find. I also organize emails by action: ones that need a response get a label, while others that are for reference or follow-up are categorized accordingly. This system helps me stay on top of everything and ensures that no task or communication slips through the cracks.