Force.com is the leading cloud platform that enables you to build applications with ease. Rapid adoption of the cloud is driving a huge demand for cloud developers. How can you gather the required developer skills to move to the next stage in your career? Check out this discussion with salesforce.com and Hire On-Demand, a cloud staffing firm, plus a panelist of developers on the job landscape and opportunities for Force.com developers.
Watch this webinar to learn about:
:: How Facebook uses Force.com and their staffing needs
:: Projects that drive demand for talent
:: Your next career path options
This webinar is for those considering a Force.com career as well as for experienced Force.com Developers looking to advance their career.
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Elevate Your Career as a Cloud Developer Webinar
1. Elevate Your Career As a
Cloud Developer
Kimberly Wallins
Hire On-Demand
@HireOnDemand
Mike Leach
Facebook
@dlog
Kevin Shuk
Palantir Technologies
@surfous
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3. Speakers
Kimberly Wallins Mike Leach Kevin Shuk
Principal Force.com MVP Force.com Developer
Hire On-Demand Facebook Palantir Technologies
@HireOnDemand @dlog @surfous
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5. Agenda
• Introduction
• Cloud Revolution/ Developer Job Landscape
• Get Started
• Get Promoted
• Facebook & Force.com
• Life as a Force.com Developer
• Q&A
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6. Meet Kim
• Salesforce Account Executive 2+ years
• Salesforce-Certified
• 9 Years Tech Recruiting
• Hire On-Demand Launched 2007
Facebook/HireOnDemand
www.HireOn-Demand.com
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10. Meet Mike
• Cloud Solutions and IT Integration
Specialist
• Force.com MVP
• Focus on enterprise
application engineering
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11. Meet Kevin
• Force.com Developer
• Experience integrating open software
and systems with corporate
information systems and
processes
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20. Full-time & Contract
2009 <50% full-time
Last 12 mo. >70% full-time
Hire On-Demand 2012
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21. Hot Cloud Projects
Custom, Social, Mobile!
• Customize UI
• Program Business Logic
• Extend to social enterprise and devices
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22. Projects
• Building new apps & replacing legacy
• AppExchange (ISV)
• Integrations
• CRM Enhancement
• Mobile & Social
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23. Facebook Use Case
Business Issue: Datacenter server part-repair cases
Solution: Lead Force.com Developer
Result: Extended SFDC enterprise-wide
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24. Palantir Use Case
Business Issue: Performance Management
Solution: Lead Force.com Developer
Result: Enterprise-wide application
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25. Employer Types
• Implementation Partners
• In-House
• Big 4
• ISV’s
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29. Supply Shortage
• Force.com – announced 2007
• Classes started in 2008
• Originated in metropolitan areas
• Global pipeline of cloud initiatives!
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30. Developers’ Market
• Salary
• Benefits
• Work from home
• Remote job opportunities
• Growth potential
• Platform visionary
• Leadership
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31. Salary Trends
Source: Hire On-Demand, Salary.com,
HireRight
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32. Force.com Developer Stats
Average Salary Increase/New Job: 59%
Salary Increases Up To: 200%
Hire On-Demand 2012
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33. Desired Skills
• Any level
• Certifications
• Real-world experience
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36. Get Started
• Sign up for a FREE Developer Edition account:
http://www.developerforce.com/join
• Visit http://developer.force.com for more resources
– Study Force.com workbooks and Quick Tutorials
– Get active on the Developer Force Discussion Boards
– Watch Intro to Force.com and Intro to Apex Code recordings
• Explore Salesforce Developer Training/Certification
• Follow Social media (@forcedotcom, @hireondemand)
• Register for Dreamforce ’12
• Gain real-world experience:
– Volunteer for nonprofits (over 15,000 on Salesforce)
– Explore Internship Opportunities
– Job Boards (Developer Force, Hire On-Demand)
– Staffing firms
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37. Tips to Advance Your Career
• Know your stuff
– Review new releases (release notes and video)
– Get certified
• Network
– Educate Management
– Interview stakeholders, especially Salesforce Admins
– Reach out to the Developer Community for support
– Attend Dreamforce ’12
– Connect with Salesforce Account Executives
• Prove it
– Design a Proof of Concept (Sandbox)
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38. Career Resources
Connect with Hire On-Demand
• Visit http://www.HireOn-Demand.com
• Attend “Careers in the Cloud” session at
Dreamforce ’12
• Read White Paper “Developer Job Market
Quickly Shifting To The Cloud”
• Read monthly eBriefing on open jobs
• Learn how to earn promotions
• Salary Trends
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39. Prime Time
• Today’s Developers = Tomorrow’s Leaders
• Serve as platform visionary
• Build teams
• Career advancement
• LOTS OF JOBS
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