Here is how to make the most of your connections:
- Strategically attend events: Research Salesforce-related events and sponsors in your area. Prepare specific questions and aim to learn about open positions directly from hiring managers or representatives.
- Follow-up: After networking events, connect with individuals you have met on LinkedIn or via email. A polite follow-up expressing your interest and recalling your conversation can make a lasting impression.
- Explore various platforms: Salesforce trailblazers are active across multiple platforms. Join Facebook groups, Discord channels, and other social networks to widen your networking scope.
- Consult with specialist recruiters: Reaching out to recruitment agencies specializing in Salesforce roles can provide you with valuable insights and potentially open doors to unadvertised positions.
- Elevator pitch: Prepare a concise and compelling elevator pitch for networking events and interviews. It should quickly summarize who you are, what you do, and what you are looking for. Master it! Trust me, the next time you are asked, “So, tell me something about yourself,” you will blow them away with your carefully rehearsed elevator pitch!
And that is all from Philip!
Summary
I sincerely hope these recruitment experts’ knowledge will assist you in future recruitment opportunities, and that the advice from the first two experts will help you choose the right career path. In this chapter, you’ve been introduced to the more social side of Salesforce. You’ve read about people creating their own communities, how to implement your ideas globally, and where to look for events. The last section was incredibly helpful; I wasn’t fortunate enough to find a mentor who could give me career development ideas. Thanks to the last section, you can now transform your image in the business network and benefit from the contacts you’ve acquired. I am confident that after reading this book, you will have substantial knowledge of Salesforce. But do not just stop with this book. Find Trailheads that will introduce you to Salesforce’s new features, get to know the upcoming AI, and build your knowledge and portfolio. To conclude this book, all I have to say is this: May the (Sales)force be with you.