How to build a career in Salesforce (A Complete Guide)
If there’s a question that I’ve been asked again, and again, and again…
It’s “How can I start making money from Salesforce”
I have answered this question numerous times…
I even created a course that solves this very problem…
But it still keeps following me… :)
To solve this issue, I am writing this newsletter issue.
Next time someone asks me this question, I’ll send them the link to this issue (you can also share this issue if someone asks you this question)
Now without wasting any time, let’s dive in.
This is how you can build a career in Salesforce (in 7 Steps):
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Step 1: Learn Salesforce
This is the most important & time-consuming part of the process.
Stay patient and follow these steps:
Sign up on trailhead .com
Check out the career paths for different Salesforce positions
Decide what kind of job you'd like
Select a career path accordingly
Start learning for FREE!
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Step 2: Build a Resume
Go to zety .com
Study how to make a solid resume
Chose a template
Fill in your details
Customize it accordingly
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Step 3: Create a Portfolio
The aim of a portfolio is to help you stand out among your peers.
Building a portfolio is tricky for beginners.
So, consider following these steps:
Build a personal website
Document your learnings
Don't just tell what you're learning, show it
Add in Case Studies for your target businesses
You're good to go!
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Step 4: Market Yourself
Start working on your socials
Document your learnings there as well
Reach out to legends in your niche
Become a go-to guy in your sector
This process will also take time but it's sooo worth it.
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Step 5: Get Certified
Go to Trailhead .com
Check out all the certifications they're offering
Study which certifications are best for your ideal job
Take the exam
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Step 6: Network Effectively
Make a list of go-to people in your niche
Add valuable comments under their every post
This will help you:
Find your voice
Get more eyes on your content
Build a soft connection with all these people
After a few days of engagement, shoot a DM and ask any question you have in mind.
You'll get a reply (90% chance)
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Step 7: Prepare for interviews
Go to Salesforceben .com
Study all relevant questions
Work on your communication skills
Keep calm, do your best, and your job is done (for now)
After getting selected, show them your worth.
Get them results & after a few months, you won't have to worry about clients anymore.
These processes would do most of your job for you.
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This was a complete guide to becoming a Salesforce Consultant.
If this was helpful, make sure you check out some previous issues too.
You can also buy my course to supercharge your Salesforce journey. Here’s the link: https://www.jordanqnelson.me/learn#
That’s it for today’s issue.
I’ll see you next Saturday
Jordan.