One challenge would be job interviews and conversations with recruiters. As you probably know, LinkedIn is considered the best business portal (not just in my opinion). If you are new to it, here are some of my tips:
- Add recruiters and headhunters from your dream companies, as they might offer you your first job.
- Find Salesforce groups on Facebook and start engaging there.
- On LinkedIn, complete your profile. Do not add information about the job where you handed out flyers on the street; focus on what can add the most value to your profile. Add a description of your work – if you have no idea what to put, look for people who inspire you and, based on them, build your description. If you have worked in IT, describe your responsibilities. It is important for people who want to get to know you.
- Add every one of your certifications and valuable experience. Participated in some volunteering? Add it – people like goodness.
- Add a photo that will intrigue recruiters/headhunters. There are many photos with arms folded across the chest, but unfortunately, fewer interesting photos.
Now, a few words from those involved in recruitment. I asked two recruiters with a lot of experience to share some golden tips on what they pay attention to and what is important for them:
- The first is Bartłomiej Stojak, a recruiter with extensive experience in IT and beyond. He has recruited for many recruitment agencies, not just within the Salesforce ecosystem. Here is what Bartłomiej wants to share with you:
“Salesforce as a platform has an advantage over other ecosystems because it is based on a “live” contact between all its users (this includes those working on its implementations or customizations as well).
“From a recruitment perspective, in the case of Salesforce, I always pay attention to interpersonal skills first and technical skills later. This does not mean that technical skills are not important – it means that certain deficiencies in technical experience can be somewhat compensated for with so-called soft skills.
“If I had to give just one piece of advice, it would be that if during an interview you encounter topics you are not very confident in, instead of responding “I don’t know” and steering the conversation toward an awkward silence, it’s worthwhile to delve a bit into the subject despite a lack of expertise in that area. You could say, for example, “This is functionality related to X; however, I am aware of the complexity of the topic. It seems to me that it is something similar to Y, but I am planning to dive deeper into the topic.” Such an approach shows familiarity with the ecosystem and related functionalities, thus leaving the door open for further conversation and making it easy to transition to topics such as your motivation for changing jobs or general developmental plans. By doing this, you demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for any gaps you may have, but you also emphasize a desire to grow and invest in your knowledge.”
Here are a few tips from Phillip Poynton, a seasoned recruiter with a wealth of experience in connecting talent within the Salesforce ecosystem to their dream roles. Phillip has dedicated his career to guiding Salesforce professionals toward opportunities that not only match their skills and ambitions but also push the boundaries of what is possible within the Salesforce community. With a keen eye for talent and a deep understanding of the Salesforce landscape, Phillip has become a trusted advisor to many in the industry.