So You’re a Salesforce Admin…Now What?

Cheryl Feldman Senior Salesforce Lead, GSD Company Salesforce MVP & User Group Leader @cherfeldman

Selina Suarez Director, Salesforce Initiatives, New Leaders @SelinaSFDC

Guiding your career in the Salesforce ecosystem

Questions for the Audience How many of you have thought about your career path? How many of you know what your career path is or what you want it to be?

What is Career Pathing?“Career pathing is the process used by an individual to chart a course for his or her career path and career development. Career pathing involves understanding what knowledge, skills, personal characteristics, and experience are required for an employee to progress his or her career…” –About.com

What Are Some Salesforce Admin Career Paths?

Salesforce Admin

Developer

Business Analyst

Consultant

Business Owner

Data Manager

Project Manager

How to Determine Your Career Path

Where It All Began….

Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your CareerMentoring

• Find a mentor that does what you want to do right now.

• If you meet someone that inspires you, ask them to be your mentor.

• It is ok to have more than one mentor, have a personal board of directors.

• Where you can find mentors:

• User Groups

• Success Community

• Blogs

• Linked in

• Twitter

• Dreamforce

• Life

Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your CareerSet SMART Goals

Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your CareerTry Something New and Don’t be Afraid to Make Mistakes

Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your Career

Know What You’re Worth & Ask For What You Want• Know what a competitive salary is for your role in your industry in

your location• Consider your goals and your skill set – not just your professional

goal but your personal goals as well• Ask for what you want

• More Money• Different/More Benefits• Greater Challenges/Promotions• Training

Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your CareerPay It Forward

Examples:

• Participate in user groups and success communities

• Mentor others who are where you have been

• Provide pro bono services to organizations in need

• Volunteer your time and knowledge

• Giving back will truly transform you!

Finding Your Dream Job

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