Job hunting: We all know the struggle. Maybe you’ve spent hours perfecting your resume and LinkedIn profile only to get rejected after an interview, or maybe you’re not sure how to even get your foot in the door. If you’ve been trying to get hired as entry or junior-level talent and are looking for a few pointers, then this is the episode for you!

In today’s episode, Recruitment Director at Fast Flow Motion Sam Donaghey joins us to unpack what happens on the employer’s side of the hiring process, and what companies look for when hiring candidates. (Spoiler alert: It’s less about technical skills than you’d think!)

Handy Timestamps:

5:50: Sam explains the main things he looks for when interviewing possible candidates, including the softer skills that often go overlooked.

14:20: It can be easy for candidates to misunderstand the employers’ side of things. Sam breaks down what the hiring process is like at FSM.

23:30: Brad and Sam unpack what job descriptions are really meant for, and why culture is such an important part of the equation.

27:15: How does one even get to the interview stage? Brad and Anita wonder how to get Sam’s attention.

31:20: We’re back to the age-old question of whether college degrees matter for recruiters.

32:20: For as hot of a topic as the economy is, Salesforce seems to have the upper hand when it comes to recessions (and pandemics!)

36:30: Sam goes over the different Salesforce roles and how relevant they are at FSM.

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If you listened to last week's Q&A, you'll know what this episode is all about! Today, we dive into the stories of individuals who made it to six figures in under 18 months and the valuable insights they have to offer. Not only that, but we also get to see how freeing yourself from the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle can open up a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities.

Join us as Tucker Gartner, Mallory Donohue, Dennison Adad, and Tanya Anglin share how they designed themselves fulfilling Salesforce careers without compromising their lives or their paychecks, and some strategies they used to become un-messwithable in the workforce.

Handy Timestamps:

5:05: The panel shares the big changes that have happened in the past 18 months.

13:30: Tanya describes how she negotiated a four-day work week, and Brad gets passionate about career design.

23:10: If your first job isn’t exactly what you wanted, don't panic! Getting in that experience might just help you land your dream job.

32:00: Salesforce careers don't just mean you can work from home, you can work from anywhere! Dennison and Brad share their experiences working remotely.

39:50: Money may be important, but it's not everything. The panelists discuss the different factors that were part of their job negotiations.

44:00: Even after you get certified, continuing to learn is important. Our guests explain how they can keep studying with their six-figure jobs.

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In today's Q&A session, Anita and Brad help listeners set salary expectations for themselves and their interviewers in order to establish more realistic goals. They also discuss the different admin roles that can give listeners more time to spend with their kids and dedicate more hours to other responsibilities.

For the specific questions we address in today's episode, check out the Handy Timestamps below!

Handy Timestamps:

2:30: How do I set salary expectations during interviews?

6:10:  How do Salesforce salary ranges differ from country to country?

9:45: How do I navigate the Salesforce ecosystem, and what are the differences between the main roles?

15:10: What does work-life balance look like for different admin roles, and how can I set personal boundaries to prevent burnout?

23:35: Is it possible to work full-time in Salesforce while traveling in an RV?

30:45: How quickly can I expect to hit $100k or more?

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What would it be like to work side by side with your partner, double your income, and get more time off with your family ALL from the comforts of your own home?

In today's episode, the two couples Hever & ShaniQua Capote and Justin & Jennifer Hecht share how having both spouses working in Salesforce opens up a whole new world of possibilities for them and their families.

If you've been trying to get your partner to join you on the Salesforce side, this is the episode for them!

Handy Timestamps:

2:50: Our couples share how they started Salesforce.

10:20:  Why join something Talent Stacker? The panel goes over the unique advantages this program can give you when trying to land a job.

14:57: Hever, ShaniQua, Justin, and Jenn discuss the benefits of being a remote Salesforce couple.

22:50:  How the increased flexibility and income will change the trajectory of their life plans.

34:30: Who has the better job, consultants or administrators?

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It can be scary to step outside the norm and take a different career path different from everyone else's. For military spouses and veterans, this might mean breaking free from traditional stay-at-home parenting and civil service work. Whether it be to provide financial cushioning for your spouse or to kickstart a new career without much background experience, Salesforce is a great place to start!

Thanks to programs such as Trailhead Military, Merivis, and Talent Stacker, Karri Webster and Kyle Gaubert have been able to find their footing as Salesforce professionals and use their unique skillsets to thrive in their careers. Tune in as we discuss these and so much more, including some tips they would give to others looking to transition out of the military.

Handy Timestamps:

3:20: Karri and Kyle share how they stumbled upon Salesforce.

6:40:  We shine some light on the benefits and resources available to military families.

16:25: If you're a military veteran or spouse, you might be wondering if your skills are transferrable to a Salesforce career. Don't worry, some of them are!

20:42:  Karri and Kyle discuss why Salesforce was a better alternative for them than other careers.

24:30: Our guests share some of their current goals as they continue to thrive in the Salesforce ecosystem.

26:20: What were some of the main fears and concerns that came with making such a huge jump? Karri and Kyle share how they felt during the transition process.

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Ever think about the side effects your job will have on Future You? Be it physically or psychologically, the drawbacks of blue-collar jobs have workers asking themselves: "How long can I keep this up?"

But what if you could earn more money with less labor, and do it all from the comforts of your own home? Or even better, what if you could spend paid time off with your family and enjoy vacations together?

Join us as Hugh Richardson, Carrick Harp, and Jared McCarty share how they got certified as Salesforce administrators with almost no background experience, and how they're enjoying the benefits of their jobs now.

Handy Timestamps:

6:05: What made Hugh, Carrick, and Jared decide to go into blue-collar work?

12:25:  How their skills helped them pivot to Salesforce careers.

13:28: There aren't a lot of jobs that let you work from your living room couch, but Salesforce is one of them! The panelists discuss the demands of their old and new jobs.

17:00:  How did they hear about Salesforce, and how would other blue-collar workers hear about it?

25:55: We all know manual labor isn't easy. Our guests share the tolls working blue-collar took on their mental and physical health, and how it pushed them to switch out their careers.

37:50: Let's talk about money. How do the salaries in manual labor compare to Salesforce salaries, and where do they level out?

31:00: Hugh, Carrick, and Jared share some of the surprising benefits their new careers have brought them.

35:40: Finally, our guests explain what the interview process was like for them.

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In this episode, Anita and Brad share some tips with our listeners on how to prosper in the Salesforce community, turn their job applications into interview magnets, and more!

For the specific questions we address in today's episode, be sure to check out the Handy Timestamps below!

Handy Timestamps:

2:30 Are bootcamps and launchpad programs worth it?

7:22 How old is too old to start Salesforce, and can it be done part-time?

12:45 What is the right job search strategy, and how do I land an interview?

19:53 How can I find or put together my own study groups and team projects?

25:20 How young is too young to start working toward a Salesforce certification?

28:30 Does having a college degree affect your salary, and how valuable is it compared to a Salesforce certification?

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In this episode, we turn our attention to teachers and school administrators who decided to pivot into new Salesforce careers. The biggest takeaways? More autonomy, more flexibility over time, and the ability to work from home. Oh, and better pay and benefits never hurt!

Join us as Brandon Van Galder,  Lindsey Giles, Jesse Nguyen, Jaime Jarosz, and Kim Kennedy share why they left their careers in education to become Salesforce professionals, and why they are never looking back

If you are still in education, or maybe someone you know still is, this is one episode not to be missed!

Handy Timestamps:

4:20: How the educators on our panel decide on becoming Salesforce professionals.

12:55:  The panelists share the pay and benefits that they are now earning. Spoiler alert: it's a lot more than what they earned as teachers!

18:05: Teachers have some of best transferable skills when they pivot into Salesforce careers. Here's why so many are succeeding in their new tech careers.

23:20:  What issues the educators were facing in their previous roles, and how that was adding to the grind and burnout.

28:45: The panelists discuss some of the things they love the most about their new careers.

33:10: What does the future of education look like if the good teachers leave for better paying jobs with great control of their time?

35:50: The panelists share some advice to other teachers who still grappling with burnout and wondering what to do about it.

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If you think you don't have time or the energy to get into a new Salesforce career, you may draw some inspiration from the three Stay At Home Parents and their amazing Back To Work stories. 

Thanks to the step-by-step, work-at-your-own-pace Talent Stacker program, Akemi Ono, Brandi Barnett, and Audrey Dye have gone from juggling children and pets to pulling down large paychecks while still have the time to be there for their kids.   

Along the way, they bust many myths about why Stay At Home Parents can't possibly get a high-paying tech-adjacent Salesforce job. Some of these include:

1. Employers are going to zoom in on the resume gap, and it would be too hard to account for those years away from a career.
2. There are no transferable skills Stay At Home Parents can bring to a Salesforce role.
3. You need a tech background to do the job.
4. You need a 4-year degree to get the job.

This is one of our all-time favorite episodes, and we think it will be yours too!

Handy Timestamps:

4:45: What was going through the minds of the stay home parents when they decided to go back to work, and, how they landed on Salesforce as their choice.

11:30: Why Salesforce truly is for everyone. If stay home parents can make the pivot into technical SF careers, where they are respected and making good money while having the flexibility for family.

14:10: what were some of the major shifts in the lives of their families, including their spouses, when they started making big paychecks?

17:10:Was the gap in their resumes an issue at all for them?

26:40: How did they juggle their schedules while they were going through the Talent Stacker program and getting their Salesforce certification?

29:10: The guests share how their Salesforce careers have given them the freedom to live their best lives, without having to compromise on family, themselves, travel, or finances.

35:30: Find out why, after a year under your belt as a Salesforce administrator, you get to flip the script and become the one interviewing prospective employers, rather than the other way round.

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We're back with our first Q&A episode of Series 2, and do we have a great slate of your questions lined up!

These include several questions that were sent in from voicemails. If you would like your voice to be on the show, record your own question at talentstacker.com/voicemail.

For the specific questions we address in today's episode, check out the Handy Timestamps below.

Handy Timestamps:

2:05: We've all felt it - those anxious moments just before an interview. We think these tips will help ease this listener's mind and help with their job search.

10:07: One monitor or two? Standing desk or not? This next listener would like some options for setting up a home office for success. We deliver.

19:10: How do you actually know whether you are good enough to hold a Salesforce job? We help this listener disarm imposter syndrome.

24:00: Not certified but want to start the job search and impress recruiters and hiring managers? We help a listener put their best foot forward.

30:20 and 34:50: We wrap up with questions from two people in their 40s and 50s wanting to find out what obstacles they may face. Spoiler alert: the answer is NOT "you are too old"!!

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