5 Epicor Related Interview Questions to Ask Candidates
Qualify Epicor ERP experience in interviews with these 5 basic questions for your candidates.
Finding qualified candidates for your IT, Operations, or Accounting teams who have a working knowledge of Epicor can be challenging. Whether your internal team is sourcing candidates or you’re working with a trusted, ERP-specific recruitment company like Main Line Talent Group, it’s important to know who you’re hiring. No person is perfect, nor should job requirements be too expansive. Everyone has strengths, weaknesses, and potential to grow, however, we also want to have clear expectations of capabilities. Skills and capabilities alignment benefits both the employer and the candidate who is hired.
Let’s explore five qualification questions that may help your hiring team understand the depth and breadth of Epicor knowledge candidates have.
1. Which Epicor product and what version were you most recently working with?
Each Epicor product is unique and specific to industry. When recruiting, ensure you understand which ERP product the candidate has worked with – Epicor ERP/Kinetic, Epicor Prophet 21, Epicor BisTrack, Epicor CMS, or Epicor Eclipse. Candidates who know version history and upgrades in detail may have been influential in steering the ERP’s development.
2. What Epicor modules have you worked with and which ones would you say you are weak in?
Experience with core Epicor ERP modules like Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, is essential for daily responsibilities. As an organization, if one of your core modules is running smoothly and does not need optimization, then it may not be a required skill. Focus core module requirements on the gaps in your system when speaking with candidates. Epicor Channel Partner, SixS Partners, offers a complete breakdown of all Epicor Kinetic modules.
3. Tell me about a recent Epicor-related customization you completed.
Developers need strong programming skills, particularly in C#, to customize Epicor ERP to fit specific business processes and write custom BPMs (Business Process Management). Proficiency in SQL and SSRS are useful for on-premise environments, while Javascript and .NET programming can also be helpful for cloud environments. Consult your IT department, Epicor Support, or your Epicor channel partner for specific programming requirements needed for your environment.
4. What modifications or configurations have you recommended to your ERP team for improvements in your department?
Analysts and consultants should be able to translate complex business requirements into actionable ERP configurations. While writing BPMs is likely a developer task, all other ERP-related roles including supply chain managers and cost accountants should be able to communicate their requirements to a technical resource.
5. What are some other tools, add-on modules, and 3rd party applications that were synced with your Epicor system?
Many customers will bolt on additional modules and applications to their base Epicor ERP system. Customers may consider candidates with tax software experience like Avalara, supply chain apps like SourceDay, or barcoding apps like BarTender. A full list of Epicor partner ISVs can be found here.
These questions are designed as a starting point for Epicor users to build interview templates for their hiring teams. For additional qualification questions and support on Epicor recruitment needs, please contact us at support@mainlinetalent.com.
About Main Line Talent Group
Main Line Talent Group (MLTG) is a leading Epicor talent and recruitment agency dedicated to optimizing human capital through technology. MLTG aligns corporate objectives with strategic ERP initiatives, ensuring clients leverage people to achieve success and minimize turnover costs. Our holistic approach to talent management and commitment to fostering long-term relationships sets us apart from other agencies. We offer executive search and project-based staffing services for Epicor ERP-related roles across IT, Operations, and Accounting. MLTG is not affiliated with Epicor and is a 3rd party service provider.
