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Getting that dream Salesforce job can be tough, especially if you're new!

Salesforce is one of the hottest industries, especially now. Not only with related jobs are in-demand, but job prosperity and lucrative salaries. Additional freebie resources can be found by joining the mailing list. Here are some resources to get you introduced outside of L&T:

Trailhead

If you have not seen anything about Salesforce and how it works, this is the place to begin! Salesforce has its own FREE resource for learning everything Salesforce here. This is most people’s primary introduction to learning.

Click here for Administrator Prep.

Click here for Platform Developer I Prep.

"Salesforce Made Simple"

Need a comprehensive guide of all the certification paths? This is the comprehensive guide to all 25 certifications that Salesforce offers, as well as an explanation of the 6 roles and training resources that Salesforce provides.

(Learn more about all certifications here.)

(The old certification guide can be found here.)

Build Your Career in the Salesforce Ecosystem Trail on Trailhead

Learn more directly from Salesforce about how you could develop your career in the Salesforce ecosystem. The trail is ~5 hours, but it’s great career development education for all! I encourage you to do the “Career Development Planning” module- a great place to start.

Trailblazer Community

Need to collaborate with others? Consider this a more collaborative “forum” for asking questions, attending events and asking for help. As always, be respectful and make it easy for users to help you! There is everything from Study groups, to local groups to even job postings!

If you’re an interested WIT interested in Development career- join the Salesforce Women In Tech Developers group!

Focus on Force

Looking for additional study materials? This is my favorite “unofficial” Salesforce resource. When I felt that others were a little too easy and needed something that was more reliability in updated information, this was an excellent place to go. Not to mention their study guides/practice exams (not free) in my personal opinion are one of the best in the market and are worth it.

Udemy: Salesforce Lightning Flows

With one of the more challenging topics Flows, I have taken a number of Andy’s courses and have been really impressed with his breakdowns of the concepts! If this topic is something you struggle with- I definitely encourage this resource.

CertifyCRM

This is another great studying resource! The admin version is free, but I definitely have found that their exam notes are helpful in getting concise with the general topics of the course. They provide PLENTY of resources and links to dive deeper into the contexts, projects to practice your assignments, and quite a few other things. At a similar price point to Focus on Force, definitely another great self-study too.

SalesforceBen

Apart from their awesome blog posts and strong industry-focused content, I find them to also be a great resource for exam practice and additional career support! Definitely worth a few reads!

Salesforce Student Groups

Any student, staff member, or faculty member at an accredited college or university is eligible to apply to start a Salesforce Student Group! Within the Salesforce Trailblazer Community group, participating or creating your own Student Group can be an excellent way to get opportunities to not only Salesforce leadership, education but also mentorship and being the future of Salesforce.

Certified? Time to job hunt!

While it may be challenging to pivot with your new career path, being certified is a huge step! My favorite place to job hunt (and where I’ve found all my jobs!) is through LinkedIn. Many recruiters are on there, so don’t forget to optimize your profile.

(I offer services to help support your job search as well!)

Webassessor - Salesforce

Where do I sign up for exams? Schedule your Salesforce certification exam here. You can also purchase a non-proctored practice exam as well!

Salesforce Certification Checker

You failed the exam… now what? In addition to the percentages you were provided via the email after your exam, here’s a quick way to calculate your total score! Huge thanks to Scuvanov on GitHub!

Salesforce Developers

While I generally recommend the study path from Admin to Developer because it gives professionals the opportunity to learn the platform without coding first, I am often asked what are some Salesforce developer resources. While Trailhead and Community could be valuable generally for all, focusing your efforts in getting an account under the Developer forum could be crucial to coding in a sandbox environment, as well as access to API documentations, etc.

Ladies Be Architects®️

Run by three incredible Salesforce Architects, this study group encourages participation for those on their journey to becoming a CTA. They run cert prep study groups and have a diverse community! Learn more about the founder and co-leaders here.

GEMs in Tech

As noted on their LinkedIn page, GEMs in Tech is a volunteer-led community centered on supporting Black women, women of color, and non-binary individuals in North America in their transition to a tech/Salesforce career or to thrive in their existing career. They’re also on Twitter & Discord!

Awesome Admin Jobs

Thanks to the wonderful Cassie Supilowski, a community-sourced job board for new Salesforce professionals is born! I encourage you to contribute and check it out!

NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS

I’d be remiss to not share some of the incredible non-profits that are working to get more Salesforce professionals out there! Here are a few well-known ones with great mentors and trainers!

PepUp Tech

As noted on their website: “PepUp Tech gives motivated, underserved students the access, skills, mentors, and confidence needed to begin careers in tech and help diversify the industry.“

Tech Forward (Previously HBCUForce)

As noted on their website: “Tech Forward is a nonprofit organization that exposes marginalized communities to cloud and SAAS (software-as-a-service) based technologies and careers paths to help participants be more marketable, obtain higher-paying jobs and career opportunities.“

RadWomen

As noted on their website: “The primary goal of Radical Apex Developers (RAD) Women is to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for advanced women Salesforce admins to build upon their existing click-based administration skills and learn to program on the Force.com platform.“

Merivis

Merivis is a national nonprofit organization that supports veterans and their spouses preparing for new careers in the Salesforce ecosystem.

Amplify

As noted on their website: “Amplify works to create a world where underrepresented voices have equity and representation in all areas of technology. “

Rise (with The Mom Project)

As noted on their website: “RISE is a scholarship program committed to accelerating equity for moms and women of color by providing access to upskill tech certifications, while harnessing the power of community, support, and job placement—in six months or less, and at no cost to participants!”

Pi-TaP

As noted on their website: “At Pi-TaP (Positively Impacting Adults and Youth in Transition) we provide participants with technical skills training to help them launch careers.”

Supermums

Supermums is an international organization that is focused on increasing the number of women in tech & supporting women returning to work! As noted on their website: “Supermums empower mums (and dads) in to well-paid, flexible work with Salesforce.” Learn more about their training programs here.

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The advice, strategies and concepts for all content can translate across cloud computing professionals, but best supports entry or mid-level professionals with general work experience seeking or transitioning into Salesforce cloud careers. The services are better suited for those who are interested in Salesforce admin careers and are just at the beginning planning stages of their next Salesforce career transition. I primarily focus on preparing professionals for job opportunities in the US market.

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I have a question about whether Salesforce is right for me?

Salesforce careers can be great for many. To ensure I provide a strategic answer, I offer career consultations along with actionable notes.

Ultimately though, it is ENTIRELY up to you! Many come to the ecosystem are because:

Many options for remote work
Easy to create a path to 6-Figures in ~3 Years of Experience
No degrees necessary
Learning valuable (and transferable) skills!

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