Testing tools and AI - ideas what to try with some tool examples
So You're a Salesforce Admin...Now What - Presented at NYC World Tour
1. 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
2. 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?
3. 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
4. What Are Some Salesforce Admin Career Paths?
Salesforce Admin
Developer
Business
Analyst
Consultant
Business
Owner
Data Manager
Project
Manager
7. Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your Career
Mentoring
• 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
9. Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your Career
Try Something New and Don’t be Afraid to Make Mistakes
10. 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
11. Tips for Getting to the Next Step in Your Career
Pay 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!