Certs vs Experience : Daryl Moon
by: Daryl Moon
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### Summary When searching for a job in Salesforce, having certifications is important, but it's not the only factor that matters. A successful candidate should have a mix of certifications, practical experience, a strong resume, good interview skills, and soft skills. Recruiters are wary of candidates who have many certifications but lack real-world experience, as this raises concerns about their practical abilities. If you already have a couple of certifications, it's crucial to gain experience. This experience doesn't have to come from a paid job or an internship; you can create your own projects. For example, if you enjoy golf, you could build an app to track your scores. The key is to engage in activities that challenge you to think critically and solve problems. ### Additional Context The job market for Salesforce professionals is competitive, and a balanced portfolio of skills is essential. Recruiters look for candidates who can demonstrate their knowledge through practical applications, not just through exams. Building your own projects can showcase your skills and creativity, making you a more attractive candidate. ### Hashtags for SEO #SalesforceJobs #JobSearchTips #CareerDevelopment #Certifications #ExperienceMatters #ResumeBuilding #InterviewSkills #SoftSkills #TechCareers #SalesforceDevelopment
Whether you have 1 certificate or 10, it doesn’t matter too much in the Salesforce job search game.
It’s a bit like investing – you need a balanced portfolio, don’t put all your effort into just one area.
A good candidate also needs a good balance:
- 1 part certification
- 1 experience
- 1 part great resume
- 1 part sharp interview skills
- 1 part soft skills
Those in the hiring game (recruiters and HR teams) are pretty sharp at spotting the pretenders. Those with lots of certifications and little experience to back them up are a red flag (warning). Maybe this person is good at theory and passing exams, but they are unproven in practice? Perhaps they cheated their way through the exams with exam dumps? It could also be that this person just enjoys the challenge of certifications and is a very fast learner. Regardless of the reasoning, recruiters are erring on the side of caution and looking for a more balanced portfolio.
If you are job searching and already have 1-2 certifications, then it’s time to get some experience.
Experience
Yes the old “how do I get a job if I don’t have experience” situation rears it’s ugly head!
No one said experience had to be paid or had to be for a non-profit as an intern either (but both are possibilities). You can simply create your own experiences. Create a new Salesforce developer org and build an application. Anything that forces you to think about business requirements, ask questions (even of yourself) and solve real problems is suitable.
Let’s say you are a keen golfer, then create an app to record all your scores across all the courses you play at. Create your own leaderboard and see where you play best. Anglers, create your own app to record your fishing efforts. Create an app for your favorite sport or hobby.
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August 11, 2025 at 11:06AM
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