Introducing Trailblazer Career Marketplace, a New Talent Hub for Job Seekers and Employers in the Salesforce Ecosystem

Job seekers can showcase Salesforce-specific credentials — including data, AI, and CRM skills — in a centralized destination, helping employers like Deloitte Digital, Cognizant, and IBM Consulting find the right hire fast

Salesforce today introduced the Trailblazer Career Marketplace, a new talent hub that is an extension of Trailhead, Salesforce’s free online learning platform for acquiring in-demand skills and earning globally recognized credentials. This centralized talent hub connects Trailblazers seeking their next role in data, AI, and CRM with employers in the Salesforce ecosystem.

Why it’s important: Businesses around the world are looking for talent to meet the demand for digital skills — especially as AI becomes a major priority. IDC predicts the Salesforce economy, powered by AI, will generate a net gain of $2.02 trillion in worldwide business revenues and 11.6 million jobs worldwide between 2022 and 2028.*

The Salesforce solution: On the Trailblazer Career Marketplace, job seekers can identify themselves as qualified candidates and connect with organizations that need skilled talent. Using the platform, Trailblazers can:

• Highlight skills and find relevant roles fast: The new Career Mode feature lets Salesforce professionals showcase a unified view of their relevant Salesforce experience on their Trailblazer Profile, such as work history, projects, verified skills, and credentials. And, they can add an “About Me” video to their profile, helping them make a more personal introduction to employers. A filtered search tool makes it easy for Trailblazers to explore companies in the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Connect seamlessly: Hiring employers can use the Candidate Search feature to find qualified Salesforce professionals who’ve enabled Career Mode, filtering searches by product-specific experience, certifications (such as the AI Associate certification), years of experience, and more. Employers also publish custom profiles where job seekers can explore aspects of their company, like their mission statement, open roles, and media gallery.
• A more equitable jobseeker experience: Trailblazers control the visibility of personal data, like their full name and profile picture, emphasizing proven skills and credentials to help eliminate bias in the hiring process.

The Salesforce perspective: “We know there is demand for data, AI, and CRM skills, and it’s our mission to help empower anyone to build a career within the Salesforce ecosystem. With Trailblazer Career Marketplace, we’re opening career pathways for learners everywhere while adding a more personal touch to the jobseeker experience.” – Ann Weeby, SVP of Trailhead

We know there is demand for data, AI, and CRM skills, and it’s our mission to help empower anyone to build a career within the Salesforce ecosystem. With Trailblazer Career Marketplace, we’re opening career pathways for learners everywhere while adding a more personal touch to the jobseeker experience.

Ann Weeby, SVP of Trailhead

The employer perspective: “Deloitte Digital is excited to be a part of Trailblazer Career Marketplace. Not only is this platform a career enabler for Salesforce professionals, but it will help employers like Deloitte Digital tap into a vast pipeline of Salesforce-skilled talent which can better position them for open, in-demand roles.” – Harry Datwani, Deloitte Digital U.S. Salesforce Practice Leader

The Trailblazer perspective: “After an injury forced me to part ways with my beloved role as a fire medic in 2018, the Salesforce ecosystem gave me new hope and allowed me to find fulfillment again. Now, Trailblazer Career Marketplace is taking that a step further, helping transform the lives of future job seekers and Salesforce professionals in search of a new career path, including myself.” – David Noe, former Salesforce Administrator 

Fast facts: 

• 9 out of 10 users say Trailhead is the number one go-to resource for Salesforce knowledge, including AI, data, and CRM skills.
• Over half (54%) of workers believe generative AI will advance their careers.

Availability: 

• Employers on Trailblazer Career Marketplace are currently limited only to Salesforce partners. 
• All job seekers can get started today.

Learn more:

• Get started on Trailblazer Career Marketplace
• Tune in to World Tour NYC on Salesforce+ December 14, 2023
• Skill up on AI learning on Trailhead
• View the 2023 IDC Salesforce Economy white paper to learn about the 11.6 million net new jobs the Salesforce ecosystem will create by 2028

*Source: IDC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, Salesforce Economic Impact: Salesforce AI-Powered Cloud Solutions Will Generate $948B in New Revenues for Customers by 2028, Doc #US51404923, Dec 2023.