Supercharge Your Salesforce Career With Trailblazer Mentorship

While the Salesforce ecosystem is growing, it can be daunting to get started. New to technology? Looking for a career change? Like advice on navigating your current Salesforce career? That’s where Trailblazer Mentorship comes in.

Trailblazer Mentorship is a free mentorship program. Mentees receive job skills, interview, and resume guidance while on their Salesforce career path.

There’s truly no better time to join the Salesforce ecosystem. According to IDC, the Salesforce economy is set to create 9.3 million new jobs by 2026. 

Explore career opportunities with Trailblazer Mentorship

Having a mentor is an excellent resource at any stage of your career.

According to a mentoring case study, 25% of mentees experienced an increase in salary as a result of mentorship. Additionally, those involved in a mentoring program are promoted 5x more often than those not involved in mentoring.

Participating in Trailblazer Mentorship can help you begin or advance your Salesforce career. Through mentorship, you can:

• Identify your career goals and build your Salesforce skills.
• Polish your resume and prepare for job interviews.
• Build a network of Trailblazers who support and champion your career goals.

Plus, mentorship is a great way to increase your confidence, gain self-awareness, and broaden your professional perspective.

And because we know that everyone has different learning styles, we offer two different types of mentorship options:

• Mentor Circles are best for those beginning their journey in the Salesforce ecosystem. You’ll work collaboratively in a group setting. You’ll build Salesforce skills and explore different career paths with guidance from mentors and support from peers.
• One-on-one Trailblazer Mentorship is best for those who have some experience in the ecosystem. Working individually with a mentor to create a customized professional development and job search plan.

Trailblazer Mentorship applications are now open, so be sure to apply now!

Meet Heather Medlar, music teacher turned Salesforce Admin

Heather Medlar took a career break to care for her two sons. She returned to work at her church’s preschool as a music teacher. Eventually, she became the Director of Children’s Ministry and, during that time, customized their CRM to fit the organization’s needs. She realized that she enjoyed working with data.

While pursuing her career pivot, she attended Trailblazer Community meetings. She applied to Trailblazer Mentorship where she met her mentor, Kate Lessard. Kate shared career tips and advice from her own Salesforce journey. She even helped Heather customize her resume, practice her interview skills, and answer difficult questions. 

In less than a year, Heather accepted her first full-time position as a Salesforce Administrator with LexisNexis. She went from being a music teacher to almost doubling her salary in an exciting new field.

Meet Adarsh Vipul, college student pursuing a career with Salesforce

Adarsh Vipul is a final-year college student who is pursuing a career as a technology professional. He applied to Trailblazer Mentorship to help develop the required technical and communication skills needed for a role in IT. 

Adarsh recently landed a job as a Salesforce Developer with a Bengaluru-based growing IT company, Keyworx Software Labs. With the help of Trailblazer Mentorship, he’s pursuing his first Salesforce certification and eventually aspires to become a Salesforce Consultant.

Meet Daphne Zhang, graphic designer turned Salesforce Consultant

Trailblazers like Daphne Zhang have found success with Trailblazer Mentorship. Daphne was a freelance graphic designer ready for something new.

Through her experiences working with nonprofits and advocacy groups, Daphne knew she wanted a Nonprofit Cloud Consultant role. But was unsure how to get there. To create her career roadmap, she applied and was accepted to the Mentor Circle Pilot Program.

Though her original goal was landing a job in the Salesforce ecosystem, Daphne formed unexpected connections with her Mentor Circle peers. Her peers were at different stages of their professional journeys. Daphne credits her mentor, Kate Lessard, with guiding her through the hiring process, as well as her fellow mentees for holding her accountable, sharing their experience and professional goals, and helping her build her network.

Today, Daphne works alongside her mentor at Arkus, one of Salesforce’s Premium Nonprofit Partners, on nonprofit Salesforce implementations. On a typical day, Daphne jumps from a disaster relief call to configuring fundraiser seating preferences for an arts organization. She learns something new every day, and none of it would be possible without Trailblazer Mentorship.

Share your Salesforce Expertise as a Trailblazer Mentor

If you’re an experienced Salesforce professional, becoming a Trailblazer Mentor is an incredible opportunity to deepen your connection to the Trailblazer Community and help develop new Salesforce talent.

With guided resources from Salesforce, mentors support their mentees with skill-building, career coaching, and interview preparation.

Trailblazer Mentor Andrew Wilson is a Salesforce Consulting Manager at Huron. Andrew enjoys watching his mentees quickly immerse themselves into the Salesforce ecosystem, supporting each other every step of the way.

“By the end of the mentor circle cohort, students were presenting technical topics like reporting and data visualization to the rest of the group. Watching their confidence grow as they progressed with resume and interview prep, studying towards certifications, and expanding their skills is endlessly rewarding.” Andrew says.

Ready to dive in? Apply now!

Get a mentor assigned to you! Excited to commit to getting career guidance and support, and building your Salesforce network? Apply to Trailblazer Mentorship now. For more career support, read about these 4 Tips To Help You Land Your Next Job in the Salesforce Ecosystem. Plus, discover 4 Ways To Build a Powerful Resume Website and Stand Out in Your Career Journey.

Become a mentor yourself! Interested in developing future Salesforce talent and enhancing your leadership and people management skills? Check out these 5 Reasons Why You Should Be a Mentor and Mentoring Basics on Trailhead for Mentorship 101.