Episode 17 - How to know if a Salesforce career is right for you.
### Choosing a Salesforce Career: Summary **How Did We Get Here?** Salesforce started with a unique approach—“No Software”—and focused on making the back-end admin area as important as the front-end user experience (UX). By integrating many key features into the platform, Salesforce allowed businesses to prioritize people-first concerns, streamlining the user experience and administrative tasks. **What Do Things Look Like Now?** Salesforce's ecosystem has grown immensely. As of 2023, the company holds a market share of approximately 22% in the CRM space. The number of Salesforce certified professionals reached nearly 173,000 by October 2023, marking a more than 100% growth from the previous year. This marks the first time in years that the supply of Salesforce professionals has outpaced demand. **Where Are We Going?** The global CRM market, valued at $91.43 billion in 2023, is expected to grow to $262.74 billion by 2032. According to a 2021 IDC study, Salesforce's ecosystem will create 9.3 million jobs and generate $1.6 trillion in new business revenues by 2026. However, AI will continue to change the nature of Salesforce roles, automating many routine tasks. **Where Might You Fit?** When considering a career in Salesforce, think about your preferences and strengths in these areas: - **Creative vs. Guarded Client Departments**: Are you more inclined towards innovative solutions or managing established processes? - **Changing vs. Consistent Learning Landscape**: Are you excited by constant change and learning or prefer a stable environment? - **Face Time vs. Alone Time in Work Environment**: Do you thrive in collaborative settings or prefer independent work? - **Determined vs. Distracted in Motivation Style**: Are you highly focused on achieving goals or do you find it harder to stay on task? These factors will help determine where you might fit within the Salesforce ecosystem and its evolving landscape.