Last Updated on June 1, 2022 by Rakesh Gupta
Whether you’re lucky enough to boast a wealth of experience, skills, or winning charm, job interviews are a daunting experience for everyone. The interview process is all about being able to effectively translate your best assets to your interviewer, whilst best understanding what they want from their next hire. Mason Frank International’s specialist Salesforce recruiters have contributed their best tips to consider when interviewing for three key Salesforce positions – admin, sales, and developer.
Salesforce Admin
Salesforce administrators need to be able to demonstrate their ‘bedside manners’. As an admin, you’re primarily a communicator. You need to make sure you can effectively demonstrate your capacity to discuss Salesforce features. You’re the number one touchpoint for users across the organization meaning you must showcase your soft skills and likeability, as well as knowledge of your particular experiences with the platform.
Admins must have knowledge and enthusiasm for the product. Demonstrate your familiarity, but also highlight the areas which you’d like to learn more about. This shows keenness for development which is something organizations love to see.
Sidra Khatkhatay, Recruitment Consultant Team Leader
Salesforce Sales
A Salesforce sales representative must prove their knowledge of the product. In the interview, you’re likely to be asked to prove quota attainment and you should be specific with the numbers you quote. What were your previous targets and what did you comparatively achieve?
Additionally, you may be asked about your contacts in the industry. Make sure you’re ready to name drop and don’t be afraid to do so! You should also consider who your biggest clients have been in the past and translate how that contract has developed you into the expert you are today.
Kira Busman, Recruitment Consultant Team Leader
Salesforce Developer
The Salesforce developer is different from a lot of other technical positions as it requires a very strong set of soft skills. Technical skills are somewhat a given for strong candidates, however, it’s crucial to be able to demonstrate yourself as a decision-maker and show you can communicate effectively.
A huge part of the Salesforce developer role is understanding what your stakeholders want to achieve from the product and making those ideas come to life.
The biggest difference between a Salesforce developer and one working in another sector is the simplicity of the product. Salesforce is technically ready to use out of the box so your demands are more about making it malleable to the needs of your company. You won’t be sitting in a room coding alone, so make sure you communicate your eagerness for this collaborative working method.
Sidra Khatkhatay, Recruitment Consultant Team Leader
Good luck at your next Salesforce interview. Our community is about passion so if you’re equipped with that, you’re almost there!
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