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The Definitive Salesforce Careers Guide

“I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” –Elon Musk

I made a YouTube channel specifically to teach you how to get dream Salesforce jobs, check it out!

I believe Salesforce is the hottest industry you’ll ever experience in your lifetime. 100%.

In fact, with the right preparation, multiple recruiters will be reaching out to you every single day for Salesforce positions paying over $140,000 per year.

This guide has all the lessons I’ve learned throughout the years as I’ve:

  • Both failed miserably and wildly succeeded in my dream job pursuits
  • Interviewed hundreds of candidates for Salesforce jobs (at Google and beyond!)
  • Read thousands of Salesforce resumes
  • Stolen the ideas from the best of the best candidates
  • Served on the board of a Salesforce recruiting company

I hope you read every word in it!

Getting started:
These are your pre-requisites for applying to jobs in the Salesforce industry!

  1. Determine your Salesforce career path
  2. What kind of company should you join?
  3. How to get Salesforce experience (without having a Salesforce job)
  4. How to get your first job in the Salesforce industry

How to apply for Salesforce jobs:
Not as obvious as you might suspect!

  1. The best Salesforce job application philosophy
  2. Should you work with a Salesforce recruiting company?
  3. How to get companies to recruit you
  4. Things to do now that’ll look good on your resume

The perfect resume:
Having trouble getting interviews? Your resume is holding you back!

  1. Resume Pro Tip: Location, location, location!
  2. Salesforce resume analysis #1: Mid career
  3. Salesforce resume analysis #2: India edition
  4. Salesforce resume analysis #3: Switching industries
  5. Salesforce resume analysis #4: Entry level

The interview:
A company wants to hire you at this point. Don’t let them down!

  1. How to prepare for a Salesforce interview
  2. Common Salesforce interview questions
  3. What to do when you’re stuck in an interview
  4. Things to do after a Salesforce interview

Long-term career planning:
The future isn’t guaranteed. Start planning now!

  1. How to get anyone to become your mentor
  2. Life after Salesforce development
  3. How many years should you stay in your job for?
  4. Is it time to look for a new Salesforce job?

Follow this guide word for word and I promise you you’ll get your dream job! This is the industry where dreams come true =)

When you find success, I hope you’ll share your story with the world and inspires others too.

I’m cheering for you!
David

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