Career Changers

Hi Everyone,

I’d like to introduce myself to the group. I'm in the middle of a career shift and have been studying Salesforce on Trailhead since May, while also applying for jobs after my last organization closed.

Most of my background is in nonprofit and association communications, with a focus on email marketing and member engagement. I’m building up my Salesforce skills step by step, and I’m looking for ways to bridge that experience into database, marketing operations, or Salesforce-adjacent roles.

I’m based in DC. I’d love to connect with others who have made a similar shift or are shifting and hear how you navigated the process.

      Hello everyone! I am new to the group. I come from an 18 year background in Veterinary Medicine. While I have no real IT background,  I have had my hands on many different software and cloud platforms and had to trouble shoot many problems, even though not salesforce related. I am hoping to gain insights and guidance towards the best way to get hands on experience while I am on my learning journey to pass my administrator exam. 

I see a lot of posts that it is hard to get a job after passing the exam, but I believe with enough networking and determination it is possible. 

After a career in hybrid HR/operations roles, pivoting to a pure HR role in 2022 made me keenly aware how much I miss the world of Salesforce (and the NPSP/the joys and challenges of nonprofit work.) Not only do I miss having a job that aligns with my goals, but I'm also missing out on valuable Salesforce experience and updates. While I'm still working on passing the Administrator exam and securing a Salesforce Manager or Administrator role, I'm also hoping to hasten my return to a Salesforce environment. I'd love to hear about your experiences securing a non-administrator role at an organization using Salesforce, then later pivoting into an administrator position, and what steps did you take during this process?

Hi Everyone, 

I recently passed the certification exam and have begun the process of job searching. I have so far found it difficult to find job postings for entry level administrators. Majority are looking for a few years minimum of experience as an admin. Has anyone else struggled with this? any tips you can share would be appreciated. thanks all! 

I'm working on my 1st super badge with the eventual goal of getting my Admin certificate.  I had a career in I.T. then burnt out and left it several years ago.  I'm now focused on working in a smaller company doing Salesforce and other technical work (an IT generalist).  Nice to meet you all!

Hello everyone. I am currently using Trailhead with the goal of finding employment as a SF Administrator and to eventually become certified. This is a new career path for myself.  I am a licensed acupuncturist and have worked in healthcare for approx 13 years as a clinician, clinic manager, and a surgery service coordinator; however, I wish to begin a new career that offers opportunities to work remotely. Unfortunately, I do not have transferable experience in the business world. I I would truly appreciate helpful hints or resources or comradely around making such a career change. I would appreciate any advice on the first steps to developing opportunities for employment and experience.

Hello! I’m a Production Supervisor in manufacturing but I’ve also spent a good bit of time in sales and working with other CRMs similar to Salesforce. I desire to make a change in careers and I have technical aptitude. Is it possible to break into a Salesforce career by using Trailheads exclusively? Or is it only possible by leveraging a training like Supermums?

Which certification to accure first to get my first experience from outside of US?? The Admin as the most utubers recommend or the developer one?

I've already completed intermediate admin trail to familiarize myself with SF.

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