Talent Hub Talk is a podcast dedicated to giving you your Salesforce fix, featuring insights and real-life stories from Trailblazers, community leaders and those in the ecosystem with a valuable perspective to share. Talent Hub Talk is a podcast brought to you by Ben Duncombe, Founder of Talent Hub, the Salesforce Recruitment Experts.
Episodes
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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 professionals, followed by next fortnight, where we bring you insights from Salesforce managers. You can download your copy of the ANZ Salesforce Market Survey here:
https://talent-hub.com.au/2024-anz-salesforce-market-survey/
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. 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 2023 survey on our website to see how the market has evolved over the last 12 months:
https://talent-hub.com.au/2023-anz-salesforce-market-survey.pdf/
We hope that you enjoy the episode!
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Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
In today's episode, we’re joined by Vipul Jain, Australia's latest Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, to discuss his early career, what first attracted him to a role in IT and how he came to find the Salesforce ecosystem. He explains how he made the transition from Developer to Architect, and what he learned from moving to Australia.
Vipul shares with us why he wanted to be a Salesforce CTA and how that journey played out for him, how he had to learn to be a better storyteller and lastly, he details the lessons that he took and learned from his journey to CTA that he wants to pass on to others.
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We hope you enjoy the episode!
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
In today's episode, we’re joined by Matt Robison. Matt is the founder of Lightbox Logic and the creator of Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, which has recently been listed on the Salesforce AppExchange. Matt came back on the show to tell us all about his journey of building the Marketing Cloud Connect Toolbox, where the idea came from, how he approached building it whilst being in employment, what the AppExchange process was like,and tips he would share with others looking to build a product.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-robison-salesforce/
You can find out more about Lightbox Logic here:
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In today’s episode, we summarise the first quarter of 2024, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes.
We discuss Salesforce salaries, the split between contract and permanent opportunities, job application numbers and the number of relevant candidates for Salesforce roles. We look at which specific types of Salesforce partners are still hiring and growing, and why, and which Salesforce skills, in particular, are most in demand as we head into Q2.
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We hope you enjoy the episode!
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Nikhil Karkra, who shares his journey as a Front-end Developer in the Salesforce ecosystem. He discusses his education and early career, including his transition to IT and front-end development.
Nikhil explains the role of a Front-end Developer in Salesforce and the challenges they face, such as keeping up with JavaScript frameworks and building responsive and accessible designs. He highlights the evolution of front-end development in Salesforce, from the Aura framework to Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Lightning Web Runtime (LWR). Nikhil emphasises the importance of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals in front-end development and the need to stay updated with new frameworks. He also discusses the role of low-code development tools like OmniStudio and the importance of UX knowledge for Front-end Developers.
Nikhil shares his content on YouTube and his blog, and he encourages aspiring Front-end Developers to start with Trailhead and explore other resources.
Make sure you’re following Nikhil on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkarkra/
You can find his blog and YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@salesforcetroop
https://www.salesforcetroop.com/
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We hope you enjoy the episode!
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In today’s episode, Andy Forbes and Joseph Kubon discuss the impact of AI on Salesforce professionals and the role of consultants in the AI era. They share insights into how they met and their journey of writing a book on AI in 'ChatGPT for Accelerating Salesforce Development', with authors Philip Safir and Francisco Falder.
They explain how AI can be utilised in various aspects of the Salesforce ecosystem, how they first became interested in AI and how they use it day to day. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to accelerate value delivery, improve efficiency, and enhance decision-making. Andy and Joseph emphasise the importance of understanding the limitations and risks of AI and the need for human validation and testing.
Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights for Salesforce professionals looking to leverage AI in their work.
Make sure you’re following Andy and Joseph on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyforbes/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sforcerocker/
You can purchase a copy of the book 'ChatGPT for Accelerating Salesforce Development' here:
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We hope you enjoy the episode!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In today’s episode of Talent Hub Talk, we’re joined by Eduardo Ferrao. Eduardo is a Senior Salesforce Healthcare Consultant and has an incredible story from working as a Pediatric ICU Nurse to transitioning into systems and now delivering Salesforce Health Cloud transformations. It was fascinating to hear more about Eduardo and his journey and how he is able to make a difference in the healthcare space.
Throughout the episode, Eduardo highlights the importance of soft skills and how his nursing background has been valuable in his consulting role. He explains the potential use cases for Health Cloud in healthcare and the complexities of healthcare projects.
The conversation with Eduardo covers the challenges of displaying correct information in digital solutions, the stress and potential adverse outcomes in healthcare, and Eduardo's journey and ability to add value in a different career.
Make sure you’re following Eduardo on LinkedIn here, and we hope you enjoy the chat!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardo-ferrão-08050123b/
Episode takeaways:
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Transitioning to a new career is possible by leveraging existing knowledge and skills.
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Soft skills, such as communication, critical thinking, and adaptability, are transferable and valuable in different industries.
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Healthcare projects have unique complexities due to the industry's digital maturity, regulatory requirements, and specific integration protocols.
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Domain knowledge and understanding the language and requirements of healthcare are crucial for successful project implementation.
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Perspective is gained by comparing the stress and challenges of different roles, putting things into context.
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Displaying correct information in digital solutions is crucial, especially in healthcare where adverse outcomes can occur if the wrong information is presented.
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Eduardo Ferrao's journey showcases the ability to transition to a different career while still adding value in the health space. The conversation highlights the importance of sharing stories and experiences to inspire and educate others.
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In today's episode of Talent Hub Talk, we’re delighted to be joined by Jennifer Tai, an experienced senior Salesforce Business Analyst who has been in the Salesforce ecosystem for many years.
In this conversation, Jen shares her journey from Computer Engineering to becoming a Business Analyst in the Salesforce ecosystem. She discusses the evolving role of a Business Analyst and the importance of being solution-agnostic. Jen emphasizes the need for curiosity, people skills, and continuous learning in the role. She also explores the differences between a Functional Consultant and a Business Analyst, highlighting the importance of understanding the broader technology landscape. Jen provides insights into running effective workshops, building rapport with stakeholders, and the impact of remote work on business analysis.
She offers advice for those interested in pursuing a career as a Business Analyst, so make sure you’re following Jen on LinkedIn here if you’re interested!
We hope you enjoy the episode!
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
In today's episode, Ben shares a quick update on the market and what he has seen in the last quarter, October to December 2023 as we finish up the calendar year.
He touches on job vacancies, which type of Salesforce consultancies he’s seen grow, as well as scale back, and analyzes why this might be.
We look at what has been key to hiring successfully, and how the Salesforce contract market in particular has been tracking.
We share which skillsets have proven to be the most challenging to source and hire for, his forecast for 2024, as well as the impact that AI has been having on the Salesforce job market.
Our aim is to give some context and commentary as we navigate between the headlines, and as always, we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
In today's episode, we look back on some of the highlights from 2023.
Thank you to all of our awesome listeners and amazing guests, we hope you have enjoyed the episodes as much as we have.
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