Talent Hub Talk

Melissa Shepard on her CTA journey and the importance of having a ”why”

In today's episode we're thrilled to be joined by Melissa Shepard, Salesforce CTA, Golden Hoodie recipient and Founder of Lizztech Consulting, a Salesforce consulting business based in the USA.

 

We discuss Melissa's background, how she first joined the Salesforce ecosystem from roles in Java and .Net, and what her career trajectory has looked like since, including a period working in product development.

 

We discuss the difference between a Developer or Engineer and an Architect, why she decided to pursue the CTA initially, what her personal journey looked like, and how her role has shifted since passing the Review Board.

 

As a Golden Hoodie recipient, Melissa shares what the acknowledgement means to her, and we also touch on her new venture, a not for profit called ScaleUp Archs. She explains what it is, and what her plans and goals are for it.

 

Make sure you're following Melissa on LinkedIn for her updates and we hope you enjoy the chat.

 

We'd like to thank our episode sponsors, FormAssembly for their support in bringing you this episode. 

 

Tired of wasting time on tedious processes? Try FormAssembly—the secure, all-in-one, Salesforce-connected data collection platform. FormAssembly helps customers streamline and automate data collection processes, enabling organizations in all industries to save an average of 55 hours each week on manual data entry. Using the platform's new Workflow Builder, non-technical users can map entire data collection workflows, eliminate inefficient processes, and make better, faster decisions—all without code or help from IT.

 

Visit http://formassembly.com/talenthub to learn more about the #1 enterprise data collection platform for Salesforce.

PART 2: Ben Duncombe on the ANZ Salesforce Talent Survey 2022: Insights

In this week’s episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub’s annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 2 focuses on the results from Salesforce professionals.

 

You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here. In this podcast, listen to Ben’s response to the data, what he believes that it means and why, and how it compares to what he’s seeing on the ground day-to-day.

 

We look at what Salesforce professionals look for in a new role, where their ambitions lie, and where they most want to work, amongst other data points.

 

You can also take a peek back at our 2021 survey to see how the market has evolved over the last 12 months.

 

We hope that you enjoy the episode!

PART 1: Ben Duncombe on the ANZ Salesforce Manager Survey 2022: Insights

In this week's episode, we cover the results of Talent Hub's annual ANZ Salesforce Survey, of which Part 1 focuses on the results from Salesforce managers, followed by next week, where we bring you insights from Salesforce professionals.

 

 You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here, and in this podcast, listen to Ben's response to the data, what he believes that it means and why, and how it compares to what he's seeing on the ground day-to-day.

 

 We look at what Salesforce managers are prioritising when making new hires, how many expect to expand their teams in the next 12 months, and which Salesforce-related Clouds/products are predicted to see the most growth, amongst other data points.

 

Whilst this survey relates to the Australia and New Zealand regions, we'd love to know whether it falls in line with your region. Tell us in a written review in whichever app you use to listen to your podcasts what you're seeing, as we're keen to hear from other regions.

 

You can also take a peek back at our 2021 survey to see how the market has evolved over the last 12 months.

 

We hope that you enjoy the episode!

Nick Bryner on how to stand out as an entry-level Salesforce jobseeker

In today's episode we're thrilled to be joined by Nick Bryner, Head of Business Operations for Filevine, who is based in Utah, USA.

 

We discuss Nick's own background, how he first heard of Salesforce, and what his career trajectory has looked like since he first became a part of the Salesforce ecosystem.

 

Nick is now a hiring manager, and has recently made two hires for his team; one with Salesforce experience, and one without. He shares what he was looking for in applicants throughout the hiring process, and how entry-level applicants were able to stand out in a number of ways. He explains and gives tips on ways to shine both prior to applying and in the interview stage, and how he ascertained who showed the most potential.

 

Nick shares his views on personal branding, what the fundamental value is in the Salesforce Administrator role, and what makes him most excited about the platform.

 

A must-listen episode for entry-level Salesforce professionals, or anyone currently hiring for entry-level roles unsure of what to look for in their next hire.

 

Additionally, we'd like to thank our episode sponsors, FormAssembly for their support in bringing you this episode. 

 

Tired of wasting time on tedious processes? Try FormAssembly—the secure, all-in-one, Salesforce-connected data collection platform. FormAssembly helps customers streamline and automate data collection processes, enabling organizations in all industries to save an average of 55 hours each week on manual data entry. Using the platform's new Workflow Builder, non-technical users can map entire data collection workflows, eliminate inefficient processes, and make better, faster decisions—all without code or help from IT.

 

Visit http://formassembly.com/talenthub to learn more about the #1 enterprise data collection platform for Salesforce.

 

Make sure you're following Nick on LinkedIn for his updates and we hope you enjoy the chat!

Robin Emblem on transitioning from a career in recruitment to Salesforce Solution Architect

In today's episode we're thrilled to be joined by Robin Emblem, a Salesforce Solution Architect based in London in the UK. 

 

Robin has a really interesting background having previously worked in the Salesforce ecosystem in New Zealand for a time, and additionally coming from a non-technical background.

 

Robin previously held a successful career in recruitment, and having only joined the Salesforce ecosystem in the last few years, he has worked his way into positions of heightened responsibility quickly. He has previously performed roles as a Salesforce Admin, Functional Consultant and now Solution Architect, and shares with us how he has made the progression each time.

 

We discuss his transferable skills, a chance encounter which set him on the right track and how and why he has been given the opportunities that he has been.

 

Having made a lot of his career progress throughout the COVID period, we chat about remote work, how it has impacted how he most likes to work and the differences between the UK and the New Zealand Salesforce market.

 

Finally we touch on Robin's goals for the future, and what excites him the most about what's to come.

 

This episode could be particularly relevant for those listening who don't come from a technical background, or who are interested in how to move from a Functional Consultant role into that of a Solution Architect.

 

Make sure you're following Robin on LinkedIn for his updates and we hope you enjoy the chat!

Oscar Parra interviews Ben Duncombe on founding Talent Hub & his Salesforce journey

In today's episode we turn the tables and Ben is the one being interviewed! Enterprise Solutions Engineer, Oscar Parra, based in the USA, puts Ben under the spotlight, and asks all of the questions you may have wondered yourself. What does Talent Hub do? Why Salesforce, and what brought him to Australia? He explains his educational and professional background, what his vision was when he first set up Talent Hub, and what excites him for the future.

 

Oscar does a fantastic job of hosting the podcast, and you can find him as well as Ben on LinkedIn.

 

Additionally, we'd like to thank our episode sponsors, FormAssembly for their support in bringing you this episode. 

 

Tired of wasting time on tedious processes? Try FormAssembly—the secure, all-in-one, Salesforce-connected data collection platform. FormAssembly helps customers streamline and automate data collection processes, enabling organizations in all industries to save an average of 55 hours each week on manual data entry. Using the platform's new Workflow Builder, non-technical users can map entire data collection workflows, eliminate inefficient processes, and make better, faster decisions—all without code or help from IT.

 

Visit http://formassembly.com/talenthub to learn more about the #1 enterprise data collection platform for Salesforce.

 

We hope you enjoy the chat!

 

BONUS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EPISODE: Aniqa Tariq and Caryn Fried on leadership, talent development and tough skills

In today's episode we mark International Women's Day with two guests from the USA. We're thrilled to be joined by Caryn Fried and Aniqa Tariq from Camp4, both being vastly experienced leaders with a wealth of global Salesforce experience, having been in the ecosystem for 25 and 20 years respectively. 

 

Caryn is obsessed with employee experience and talent development, having been Bluewolf's Head of Global Talent Management. Caryn joined Bluewolf as one of the very first employees and led the team through acquisition as they scaled from 200 to 1500 employees globally. 

 

Aniqa's passion is building and developing high performing Salesforce practices, with cultures centred around employee and customer success. Aniqa is recognised as a Partner Trailblazer and listeners in Australia will know her for the work she did as Bluewolf's MD for APAC, but she also IBM’s Global Salesforce Center of Competency practice across markets like the Middle East, Latin America, Japan and APAC.

 

Through this episode we touch on a range of topics, covering leadership, culture, talent development, burn out, self doubt, tough skills and more.

 

Caryn and Aniqa are dedicated to Camp4's mission of impacting 1 Million lives by empowering people through CAMP4 Programs and you can find out more by visiting the website, and following both Aniqa and Caryn on LinkedIn.

 

We hope you enjoy the chat!

Ben Fuller on RevOps and a spotlight on the Salesforce Admin role

In today's episode, we're joined by Director of Internal Systems, Ben Fuller, who is based in the USA.

 

We've recorded with Ben previously, most recently at Dreamforce, and so it was good to catch up with him again in 2022. Throughout the episode we explore the Salesforce Admin role, the difference between a Junior and Entry-level Admin, and what exactly that means in terms of experience and skillset.

 

We discuss Ben's own hires, how he approaches seeking out and being open to talent crossing his path, and what he looks for to set his own team up for success.

 

We exchange thoughts on a recent tweet claiming that anyone can get certified in Salesforce in 2-3 weeks, Ben's own response to this, and his views on personal brands and job descriptions within the Salesforce ecosystem.

 

Finally we delve into the world of RevOps, exactly what it is and how it is gaining traction.

 

Make sure you're following Ben on LinkedIn for his insights, often candid, usually humorous, and he can also be found on Twitter @bdfuller.

 

Reach out to Ben with any questions that you may have, as he's more than happy to assist you on your journey.

 

We hope you enjoy the discussion!

BONUS MARKET UPDATE 2022: Ben Duncombe with a careers Q&A

In today's episode, Ben answers all of the questions he's frequently receiving around Salesforce careers in the current market for 2022. What is happening with Salesforce salaries? Is remote work here to stay? And what impact are we anticipating with the opening of the borders?

 

If you want to get a comprehensive and candid update from someone who speaks to numerous Salesforce professionals every day on the ground in ANZ, then you don't want to miss this episode!

 

Make sure you're following Ben on LinkedIn for further content Salesforce truth bombs, and keep an eye out on our website for our annual Salesforce Market Talent Report for 2022, which will be packed with data and insights from your hiring managers and peers.

 

Additionally, we'd like to thank our episode sponsors, FormAssembly for their support in bringing you this episode. 

 

Tired of wasting time on tedious processes? Try FormAssembly—the secure, all-in-one, Salesforce-connected data collection platform. FormAssembly helps customers streamline and automate data collection processes, enabling organizations in all industries to save an average of 55 hours each week on manual data entry. Using the platform's new Workflow Builder, non-technical users can map entire data collection workflows, eliminate inefficient processes, and make better, faster decisions—all without code or help from IT.

 

Visit http://formassembly.com/talenthub to learn more about the #1 enterprise data collection platform for Salesforce.

 

We hope you find the episode useful! If you do, please do let us know in your podcast reviews

Lilith Van Biesen on her Salesforce CTA journey and lifting others up on their own

In today's episode, we're joined by Salesforce CTA and Principal Architect, Lilith Van Biesen, who is based in Belgium.

 

Throughout the episode we discuss how she first found her way into the Salesforce ecosystem, and what inspired her to set her sights on the Salesforce CTA. She explains why gamification resonated so keenly with her, and the resources, people and coaching in the ecosystem who she sought insights, knowledge and motivation from.

 

As a Salesforce CTA, Lilith talks us through her journey, her experiences of the Review Board and the partial pass, how she approached study, and why she now finds giving back so rewarding.

 

We talk about talent attraction and how companies can best position themselves and their roles to appeal to Salesforce CTAs and upcoming Salesforce talent.

 

Make sure you're following Lilith on LinkedIn for her insights and feel free to reach out with any questions that you may have, as she's more than happy to assist you on your journey.

 

We hope you enjoy the discussion!