Thoughts on how I worked through the options for developing my Tooling Dexterity capability group, the two Salesforce certifications I'll be doing next, and what happens after that.
Hey Sam, it has been years but stumbled on your article link from LinkedIn. It is an interesting read, especially since I have moved across to CRM/ Salesforce after all the cross-application work with SAP. Still finding out where I sit in a new-ish platform without undoing all the experience from the past. Your thoughts on elemination and finding to focus next really helps. I'm be keeping a lookout for your future newsletters! :)
Hey - thanks for the comment and am glad that you found my experience helpful.
As for going from SAP to CRM, my gut feeling is that there will be crossover and complimentary skills that you will be able to apply and leverage. The crux will be getting and demonstrating competence in the CRM space as soon as you can.
PS: I can't actually tell from your username (Lihjcsb) who you are, so let me know by reply or just DM me as it'll be good to catch up. 😉
Not too sure what happened with the username, but Jayna here. Doing a project manager role has helped me slowly pick up new Salesforce things, while being able to add some value on integration with ERP and other systems for now.
Great article Sam. Its funny that you describe Not-for-profit as niche as that's where I've been for 3 years - ever since FS firms ran from perceived IR35 exposure.
Hadn't realised that you had moved into the non-profit space. How are you finding it?
As for it being niche, from a Salesforce perspective, that certification is very black and white. Your client is either in that sector and so needs it. Or it isn't and is therefore irrelevant to them. Check out this article from SalesforceBen about the various specialisations: https://www.salesforceben.com/30-salesforce-specializations-to-consider-in-2023/
Hey Sam, it has been years but stumbled on your article link from LinkedIn. It is an interesting read, especially since I have moved across to CRM/ Salesforce after all the cross-application work with SAP. Still finding out where I sit in a new-ish platform without undoing all the experience from the past. Your thoughts on elemination and finding to focus next really helps. I'm be keeping a lookout for your future newsletters! :)
Hey - thanks for the comment and am glad that you found my experience helpful.
As for going from SAP to CRM, my gut feeling is that there will be crossover and complimentary skills that you will be able to apply and leverage. The crux will be getting and demonstrating competence in the CRM space as soon as you can.
PS: I can't actually tell from your username (Lihjcsb) who you are, so let me know by reply or just DM me as it'll be good to catch up. 😉
Not too sure what happened with the username, but Jayna here. Doing a project manager role has helped me slowly pick up new Salesforce things, while being able to add some value on integration with ERP and other systems for now.
Ah - was wondering if that was you as I don't know many people who are still doing SAP.
Great article Sam. Its funny that you describe Not-for-profit as niche as that's where I've been for 3 years - ever since FS firms ran from perceived IR35 exposure.
Thanks Frank.
Hadn't realised that you had moved into the non-profit space. How are you finding it?
As for it being niche, from a Salesforce perspective, that certification is very black and white. Your client is either in that sector and so needs it. Or it isn't and is therefore irrelevant to them. Check out this article from SalesforceBen about the various specialisations: https://www.salesforceben.com/30-salesforce-specializations-to-consider-in-2023/