Transitioning into Salesforce consulting is a natural career move for many professionals, particularly those who have worked with the platform within their previous organizations. But while it can be an exciting prospect, actually making the transition comes with no shortages of unique challenges. After all, when you’re on the customer’s side of the table, you don’t need to worry about addressing specific pain points or solving difficult questions. But what happens when the answers to those questions rest squarely on your shoulders?
Transitioning into Salesforce consulting is a natural career move for many professionals, particularly those who have worked with the platform within their previous organizations. But while it can be an exciting prospect, actually making the transition comes with no shortages of unique challenges. After all, when you’re on the customer’s side of the table, you don’t need to worry about addressing specific pain points or solving difficult questions. But what happens when the answers to those questions rest squarely on your shoulders?
In this episode of Transformation @ Work, we examine what goes into the transition from Salesforce customer to consultant, and hear the stories of some established Gerent leaders who made the switch successfully.
Key Insights
02:48: Why April and Cheryl decided to transition into Salesforce consulting
07:09: Advice on positioning your industry-specific skills when interviewing for Salesforce-centric positions
10:45: Leveraging Trailhead to develop necessary technical skills for success in the Salesforce ecosystem
12:06: Examining the mindshift necessary to shift your perspective from “customer” to “consultant”
12:58: How previous experience as a customer can prove to be a powerful differentiator when it comes to consulting
17:27: Advice for professionals who might want to make the leap into Salesforce consulting
