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Navigating the complex landscape of entry-level Salesforce careers requires more than just technical skills – it demands a holistic approach that encompasses personal branding, skill development, networking, preparation, and effective communication.  1. Narrow Your Focus 2. Develop Your Professional Persona and Narrative 3. Fill the Gaps to Amplify Your Odds 4. Build Your Network 5. Work on Your Confidence

In today's competitive tech landscape, standing out to potential employers involves more than just listing your previous job duties. It’s about how you communicate your #tech experience tell the tale of your journey. Here's how to effectively showcase why a company should bring you on board: -Utilize Gaggle's Skills Matrix: This tool enables candidates to efficiently showcase their skills, cutting down the time to advertise their abilities by up to 73% compared to other platforms. this makes it easier for employers to understand your potential impact before they read your resume or call your phone. (Featured in the video below) -Maximize Your Resume’s Real Estate: You want to make sure that you’re conveying how your effort and expertise has improved or impacted business processes. Don’t just list “experienced is CPQ”. Share what you did in CPQ and how it affected your team or the system positively and if applicable, use quantitative figures to add credibility to your claim. -Enhance Your Digital Presence: Start by polishing your LinkedIn & Gaggle Social: Tech Networking & Hiring profiles and linking them directly to your resume. Creating a cohesive online persona that reflects your professional achievements and skills makes it easier for hiring managers to see your potential impact. -Build A Portfolio: Whether you're an admin, developer, designer, or engineer a well-curated portfolio demonstrates your capabilities and the quality of your work. For those in the Salesforce ecosystem, consider applying to participate in Jodi Hrbek's The DemoOrg DemoJam to further highlight your expertise and have a tangible video that walks hiring teams through your critical thinking capabilities and technical skills. By focusing on the impact of your work, adding quantifiable metrics, offering transparency and leveraging the right tools, you position yourself as a valuable asset to any team. Remember, it's about articulating not just what you've done, but how what you've done translates into benefits for your future employer. #saleforce #techjobs #techhiring #salesforcejobs

Are you struggling to break into the competitive world of Salesforce careers? From crafting a powerful narrative to building a powerful network, learn how to successfully land your dream job. Jeff reveals the tips that will help you stand out from the crowd… https://bit.ly/3Knv0Xu #Salesforce

What does an IT company expect from Salesforce-trained or experienced candidates during the hiring process? What do they expect from candidates after they join the organization? Whether you're a job seeker or a new hire in #SalesforceEcosystem, this session provides invaluable guidance straight from the expert. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gk3P_n6Y

Let’s face it: finding a job in the Salesforce ecosystem is tougher than ever, especially for career changers and entry-level professionals. Yet, there’s so much talent out there that we, as hiring managers, would kill for once the market shifts again. How do we break the vicious cycle of hiring based solely on certifications or years of experience? Consider focusing on the following Trailblazer characteristics and you, job seekers, make sure you highlight them as much as possible: 👉 Work experience outside of Salesforce that translates well, including your transferable skills  👉 Showing attitude, determination, energy and communication skills using creative forms like a video instead of a cover letter  👉 Great preparation for an interview with a solid elevator pitch (check out this Trailhead module https://lnkd.in/e-f8dfPi)  👉 Participation in the Trailblazer Community, investing in networking and ability to build relationships  👉 Actively skilling up on Trailhead, Clicked or other learning platforms as a demonstration of continuous professional development Based on my experience, these traits can set individuals up for success in certain roles even more than a long list of certifications. Give it a thought, too! #trailblazercommunity #trailblazers #salesforce

What I learned from Talent Stacker's Salesforce 5-Day Challenge: Day 3 I am already on my way towards my Admin Cert and Salesforce career. But I have to finish this series to share just how impactful the Talent Stacker | Salesforce Career Development Program FREE 5-day challenge is and the value it brought to my decision! Day 3 is all about how you will showcase yourself to your future network and potential employers via LinkedIn. There were a ton of takeaways that can help *everyone* improve their profile. Here are some highlights: Featured content is like flair for your LinkedIn profile. You can pin cool stuff here like short demos of your projects, certification announcements, and other content that you feel passionate about sharing with the world. Frequent posting means 1-3x per week. The more active you are, the more connections you will make. Aim for 99+ skills endorsements. Don't stop until you reach your goal! Give recommendations to get recommendations. A simple formula for your About section is 3 paragraphs: Salesforce, community/career advancement, and personal. KISS (Keep it simple, sweetie ;) I can't wait to connect with Bradley Rice so we can geek out over how valuable the Talent Stacker | Salesforce Career Development Program content is. P.S. I'm hoping to make a big decision in the next day or so... Stay tuned!!

Kickstart Your Salesforce Career: Insider Tips from a Salesforce Program Manager...  In this exclusive interview, I sit down with an experienced Salesforce Program/Project Manager to uncover the secrets to starting a successful career in Salesforce!  Whether you're just getting started or looking to make a career switch, this video is packed with expert insights on how to launch a thriving Salesforce career.  Learn the essential tools, resources, and strategies that can help you land your dream job in Salesforce. From building foundational skills to acing interviews, our guest shares actionable tips that every aspiring Salesforce professional needs to know. Don't miss out—watch now to fast-track your path to Salesforce success! https://lnkd.in/gFMr47yB

Good sample of the 35K submissions we’ve received in the past 6 months. Question about selling at ServiceNow: For Commercial/Enterprise Sales Execs, how is the pay structured? What % is salary and what % is commission for OTE? Is the commission paid on any draw or always actuals? 4 answers, this one was interesting: "50/50, no draws or ramp you are given full quota day one. However, you will step into many deals and often step into deals that are actively closing while you onboard." See sales team Q&A at ServiceNow: https://bit.ly/4bOA3wp Question about selling at IBM: What is the sales management style embraced at IBM? 5 answers, this was interesting: "Methodologically, you have to appreciate the 100+ years of selling technology experience distilled into a solid sales method. It has a lot of accountability ingrained, clear steps and expected outcomes. You need to understand that first and all the tools that you have at your disposal to make your quota. On average, IBMers go through 1.5 months of training per year and more if they are on a sales role. I have not encountered yet a more sophisticated (and at times infuriating due to its complexity) selling machine. Think of it as riding a worm on Arrakis ...  :)" See sales team Q&A at IBM: https://bit.ly/49uBsXp Question about selling at Fivetran: How satisfied are you with the sales commission structure at Fivetran? 5 answers, this was interesting: "New CRO hired in November has already previewed a much better plan heading into next fiscal year beginning 2/1. 2023 plan was extremely complex and did not align with realistic targets." See sales team Q&A at Fivetran: https://bit.ly/49sR1ix Question about selling at Qualtrics: How effective is the sales training program at Qualtrics for new hires looking to excel in the field of sales? 5 answers, this was interesting: "It’s terrible. Sales enablement team that would run the onboarding got slashed with the layoffs back in October. Main training you get is from the tenured reps on your team. If you’re looking for support from your manager, it’s a hit or miss. It really depends on the manager." See sales team Q&A at Qualtrics: https://bit.ly/49rla1J This stuff is just out there for you to consume it across 1000s of sales orgs. Good luck! ✌️

When you DIY starting a Salesforce career typically you won't be the highest quality talent. That's not your fault, there are a lot of things you have to learn and taking one wrong turn in the maze of that journey can cause weeks of backtracking and mental second guessing. What are some of the parts of this career transition? 👉 Getting Certifications 👉 Building Strong Networks on LinkedIn 👉 Finding quality opportunities for hands on experience 👉 Defining a Job Search Strategy, because just applying is outdated 👉 Optimized Interview Prep, not just studying commonly asked questions 👉 Negotiating with confidence 👉 Performing well and meeting expectations once you land the role 👉 Continuing to grow your career the most effective and efficient ways Getting Salesforce Certified using the DIY approach is usually pretty straightforward. Study trails, hands on practice, take practice exams, attempt test, rinse and repeat. Landing a job with the DIY approach can be an obstacle few have the foresight to achieve. Take a look at the pictures below, these posts are from the exact same week. You can see the stark contrast between what it's like to DIY a new Salesforce career and what it's like to team up with Talent Stacker! All of the below posts are from the same month. 👈 The image on the left side are individuals doubting if they can do this or if Salesforce careers are a reality. 👉 The image on the right side are individuals landing entry level jobs. Again this is all happening within the exact same month. Your reality, your perspective, your experience can be drastically different depending on the path you take to journey through this Salesforce maze. Grab all of our FREE FREE FREE resources and start taking the direct path to success. (In the comments)

In the #recruitment and #talentacquisition world, August is usually one of the quieter periods with hiring managers on holidays, and clients holding off signatures until the Autumn. I like to use this time well and think forwards without the time pressures my role can so often be put against. Therefore I am keen to speak to my #salesforce network if you are thinking of a change of role over the next couple of quarters, some career advice and pathways, or anything related to the #salesforcetalentalliance. No hard sell (I try not to come across like this anyway!), just a good old-fashioned conversation about the current market and your career aspirations/choices. Drop me a message and we can get something arranged 😊.