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What Are the Key Skills for a Successful Salesforce Admin Interview?

September 12, 2024 by mgerholdt@salesforce.com Leave a Comment

Today on the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we talk to Jason Atwood, CEO and Co-Founder of Arkus. Join us as we chat about how to land your first Salesforce Admin role, from where to find good opportunities to how to prep for the job interview and more.

You should subscribe for the full episode, but here are a few takeaways from our conversation with Jason Atwood.

How Salesforce Admins should split their learning time

We’re talking with Jason because he spends a lot of time interviewing and hiring people for Salesforce roles. So if you want to be a Salesforce Admin, how should you split up your learning time?

Jason recommends following the 20/30/50 rule. Spend 20% of your time on Trailhead, 30% on acquiring certifications, and 50% on finding some way to gain experience. This split corresponds to how important they are on your resume.

Trailhead: Becoming a Ranger

Read the full article on the Salesforce Admins blog.

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