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Great one!…this makes Tech guys to consider pursuing career as Developers. Nice! After all this niche is very rich and few had chosen this path. So, cheers!
Hi ,
Salesforce CRM really fulfilling the requirements of the client in the best possible way but if you looking for more insight refer here https://salesforceforjavadevelopers.blogspot.com
Hi ,
I am in a turmoil now and stuck in my career .I am a senior salesforce admin who is NOT keen on doing development as I don’t enjoy it.
I am working in India and have 7+ years of experience.My Company is paying me around 14 L per annum as salary .
I am now confused what to do next.Could you please suggest .I have admin and service cloud consultant certifications.
Thanks,
Srhll
Thank you for the info.
Hey there! Thanks for all the awesome info!!
I wanted to ask if you have any specific advice about getting hired as a REMOTE Salesforce admin. What’s the best way to go about this? Is it possible to get hired remotely as my first admin job after receiving my Admin and Advanced Admin certs?
Any info about remote/offshore work would be GREATLY appreciated, thanks so much!
I’d like to know the same thing. If you sign up for flexjobs.com you can see what they have. There are no Salesforce related jobs where I live (at least not advertised), so I haven’t committed to pursuing it in the first place. Remote might be the only way for me.
Hi
Can you share me the details on automation studio please
Thanks,
Vanditha Pandith
Hi David !
Inspired by you ! Have 4 years of IT experience. Want to move in SFDC from java. Will it be possible for me? I already started preparing for ADM201.
Thanks !
Aashima
Hi,I trained as a sfdc developer for 2yrs.after I have 2 years gap due to my family issues. Can any one guide me or let me know the openings for sfdc?I want to joining immediately,if anyone get information please contact me.my contact: 8555973868
Hi,I trained as a sfdc developer for 2yrs.after I have 2 years gap due to my family issues. Can any one guide me or let me know the openings for sfdc?
Hi David,
I am an ardent follower of your community. I started working in a smaller company as a Senior Software Engineer Salesforce Developer. I am a bit concerned about my career path going forward and I have around 9 yrs exp total as a Java Developer (5 yrs) and BA (4 yrs) combined. Its been around 4 months I started working as a Salesforce developer and I would like to grow professionally. I am not very strong in development and I always dreamt of getting into management (more non-technical). But due to visa situations and other factors I am doing development. If I would like to be in a Salesforce management role, what would you suggest? My basic intention is not getting into pure coding job going forward and at the same time grow up in the ladder in Salesforce. My question may be a bit confusing but I would like to know your inputs.
Thanks
I am ready to go through Salesforce admin side or Salesforce architect side provided its not pure code development.
You’re definitely going to need hands-on Salesforce experience to be a Salesforce manager. Especially because you don’t have management experience yet. Usually you can become a manager if you have awesome technical background, or, if you have awesome management background.
If I were you I’d probably learn the admin side of Salesforce then transition that into a manager. If you don’t want to code don’t force yourself.
Hi David,
I have around 8 years of background in management (non-technical/business process management ).
I am planning to switch to more into technical background.
Could you please suggest me what salesforce domain can i move into .
Thanks,
Mamtha
Business analyst / admin is a perfect fit!
Hi David,
are thee any more recent webinars on job demand for all areas, not just developers?
thanks
Terry
Just gave a talk on this at Destination Success, will try to get the recording up!
I’m learn this one present is good
Please send the more then coding information
Hi
I have salesforce admin/developer certifications. but I am not comfortable in coding planning to find admin job if anyone now any admin openings let me know
Priya
I am certified salesforce admin/developer looking for admin jobs if anyone has any openings please let me know i have 3 years of experience and I took 3 years break in my career to support my family. Please help me to find job.
Hi,
There is an opening in Tata Consultancy Services, Location : Kolkata
opening yet there
hey David Liu,i am learning sales force from 2 months.what is best certification to start my career as sales force developer
Check out my certifications page!
https://www.sfdc99.com/2014/10/02/guide-to-passing-all-salesforce-certifications/
Hi,
We are looking for Salesforce developer with 3 to 4 years of experience. If interested, please contact @ 9791006029.
Thanks,
Arun
Hi Arun,
We have this finest Salesforce Developer / Administrator Available for Contracts
please send me the full JD and client as well
Hi Arun,
I have 3 years experience as a salesforce developer. Is this position still open? Please let me know.
Hi!
I completed my salesforce course, I require Admin projects to get real time practice. where can I get with document? any body please help me.
Dear David Liu,
I am in a great confusion state. I am a SAP Certified CRM Functional Consultant with almost 5 years of experience. I have basic understanding of programming and I am planning to enter into SDFC. What are my chances to get a job in SFDC space with only SAP CRM functional experience and without having any SFDC experience ? BTW.. I have already completed half of SDFC admin course. How should I plan so that my career switch does not impact my current earning/Salary ?
Thanks,
SKG
Safe to assume your salary will take a hit. You’re going from expert to junior. But you have to prioritize long-term vs short-term. Make it easier by learning/volunteering while doing SAP work. Good luck!
Hi, I am looking for a Salesforce Entry level job, I am both Salesforce Admin(201) and Developer(401) Certified.
HI Uday, me too trying for the saleforce certification, but unable to find the fresher job , are you started with ur job?? guide me
Please email me. I am looking to hire SF Developers Immediately.
pratik@cloudroute.in
Please email me. I am looking to hire SF Developers Immediately.
pratik@cloudroute.in
Hii This is Ajay. I have completed my salesforce.com developer training from noida . I am looking for a job but I’m not able to find any job. If any one can help me.
Mail id aaaajayyadav@gmail.com
Thnx
Where did you learn Apex from ?
Salesforce documentation =)
https://www.sfdc99.com/about-me/
The company I work for is looking for a salesforce admin. The job is Denver based. If you want a referral, tweet me :)
Somebody please tweet at this good man!
David, we are a large insurance brokerage based out of Los Angeles desperately looking for an affordable but competent SF admin and project manager. Please PLEASE PLEASE have someone reach out to me.
Reach out to Hireforce and tell them I sent you!
http://www.hireforceteam.com/
@Justin, If you are still looking for SF developer call me on +13056004562 or email me @ angela.cis50@gmail.com
Yes, I am Interested. I am certified SFDC admin/ developer.
teja7.sf@gmail.com
i want to work in salesforce admin refer me my email is nicks2810@outlook.com send me your mail i will send my resume.
Hi,Can anyone give me study guide for App Builder and any materials needed for the certification.
Thank You.
Hi,
I am from QA background, Can anyone please help me to understand Salesforce QA scope.
Is it same as Manual Testing or any other specific scale ?
Hi,David,I am new to salesforce and i am interested in becoming a salesforce developer.I have planned to take salesforce certified app builder exam in the february month.Can you please suggest me recommended video tutorials/pdfs/Study guides ,please
Thankx in Advance
Hi david,
I am a fresher having 1.4 years of experience in manual testing. Recently I heard about this site and am interseted in it.
Could you please guide me how to start with it and which certifications to take first.
Am interested in development.
Check out my page on certifications!
Hi David,
Inspired by your blog i studied salesforce and passed ADM 201 certification. Without registering for the next exam i started my preparation for Dev 401. Now when i thought it is the time to take the dev 401 exam , i could not find it for registration . Instead there are 2 new developer certifications 1. Platform Developer I 2.Platform Developer II
These exams have different syllabus and require knowledge on Apex and visualforce coding . Lightning is also in syllabus.
I dont know what to do now :(
Can you pls help me how to prepare for these certifications?
I still gotta pass these too… shoot!!
David, Your website has been very useful and inspirational. I am more interested in the implementation track, do you think that it is mandatory to complete the development certs before the implementation ones?
The developer certs carry more weight – I do recommend them first!
Thank you David.
Hi David,
After my last comment here , I studied and practiced hard and now i am salesforce certified platform developer I . I left my job 5 months due to hectic job schedule and was not liking the work i was doing.Also it was getting difficult for me to take care of my kid while working.
Since then I have been doing self preparation and spending lot of time with my kid. I have cleared ADM 201 and Platform developer I certification.
Can you please help me in finding salesforce job where I can work from home. I dont have any prior salesforce experience , But i have 10 yrs of experience in software development tools and testing.
Thanks for all the support you are providing with this blog. I am also attending Apex Academy in pluralsight.
Tons of remote jobs available on LinkedIn – hit up a recruiter!
Hi Anshuta
Did you find a job ? Please share your job search experience.
Thanks,
Sriram
Please email me. I am looking to hire SF Developers Immediately.
pratik@cloudroute.in
Hi Anshuta,
Were you able to get any SFDC assignment to work from home ?
Hey Anshuta I am running into a similar dilemma. Have the tests changed from Dev 401 to platform developer?
contact me gkuizin@gmail.com
Hi I am working in MNc company as a Manual tester since 7 years, want tot change my carrer, so with personal interest learnt SAP BASIS, but didnot get opportunity to practise on hands in the company, after few month got to know about Salesforce, browsed few sites but need your guidence on my future, with tester background, consider zero programing language,
1) Considering above points is it a good move to salesforce with my experience as a tester?
2) If yes, which module to takeup and how long it takes for getting trained ?
3) how is the job market ? and what will be my role, is it a fresher, mid level?
4) And what is the future for SF?
5) which is best place to work with ample of SF opportunites like, US ?
Hello..
I came to know from my friend about Saleforce. Was little bit confuse to understand. I’m into HR with 7 years of experience and want to upgrade myself. Would you help me your advice,what could be the scope in Salefore HR?
Thanks in advance.
Mohammed Mustafa
Salesforce specifically for HR? Pretty grim, gotta let go of the HR!
Hi David,
I am a java professional with 3 years of work experience with a multinational company.I wish to start learning salesforce for brighter carrier opportunities. I need some information regarding the following points.
1. Which all certifications i need to do? What should be the expected time frame in months considering i am a working professional.
2. What will it take to secure a job in salesforce developer domain, considering the fact that i have no work experience related to salesforce. If i search a job with a company based on my newly gained salesforce knowledge,Will i be considered as a fresher again in the IT industry ?
Awaiting your reply.
Thanks in advance.
Good questions and very common ones – dig around the site and I think you’ll find more than adequate info on this… including real-life stories!
Hi …David..thanks for a great site that helps us to learn SFDC…I need a small clarification….My qualification is B Tech (Engineering) ……Currently I am working with a BPO where we use SFDC to solve cases….I want to shift from BPO to IT….
1. So is it required to do all the SFDC certification or only Admin certification is enough ?
Get at least 4 certifications =)
David
can anyome help me with salesforce Sites for qa or qc
The SalesCloud Quizlet flashcards is only assessable to the creator. Thanks.
I am from QA testing background. I am interested in Salesforce Admin. Is it tough to learn since i am from testing background? Are there any online training material/videos to start with?
I have 25 years hospitality industry and business background. Currently working in the hospitality industry and getting bored. I am 54 now and looking to jump-start my career( yeah really) So far have been very impressed with comments on this site as well as your sage like advice to many others. I know computers well, but no technical knowledge. Could this certification help me, even at this late stage?
Hi anonymous,
How far have you learned ? Were you able to jump-start ? I am also on same boat !!!
I am new to Salesforce and from life sciences Background . I am interested to attend DREAMFORCE. Is it possible can i get benifited.