@TheMrTejera
I watch this every couple of months, and almost all of this still holds true
@masamotox952
(Copy and pasted here for easier accessibility - information taken from his website that is linked in the description!) Here’s the full transcript plus links to each specific question. Hope you enjoy! 02:57 – Where is Salesforce DevOps heading? 03:51 – Do US companies hire remote positions from outside the US? 04:55 – How to make a good impression on recruiting teams? 06:29 – How to get visa sponsorship with Salesforce? 07:16 – 44 years old and out of the workforce – how to get a job as a Salesforce admin? 09:02 – Which programming languages should I learn as a Salesforce developer? 09:49 – What are some Salesforce developer practice projects? 10:42 – What is the most impressive project you’ve seen from somebody? 11:35 – How do you get experience before getting your first job? 12:00 – SUPERCHAT: How should someone outside the US get a remote position in the US? 14:40 – SUPERCHAT: What made you fall in love with Salesforce? Did you find the tech impressive? 16:43 – SUPERCHAT: What do you think about the Slack acquisition? 18:32 – SUPERCHAT: How should a developer transition into UX design? 20:00 – What are common mistakes on resumes? 20:55 – Will admin / dev hybrids still be relevant in 5 years time? 22:00 – Are flows blurring the lines between admins and devs? 23:10 – Admin manager path vs dev path? 24:08 – How easy is it to change from a Salesforce specific to a non-Salesforce specific role at FAANG companies? 24:45 – SUPERCHAT: Is LWC / Einstein better than admin / dev hybrid? 26:07 – SUPERCHAT: As a developer, should you pursue consultant certs? 27:52 – SUPERCHAT: Thank you for your help over the years! 28:20 – How often do you use Trailhead? 30:01 – I’m struggling to learn development. Should I stick to being an admin? 31:20 – What are your hobbies (non-tech)? 32:00 – What is the minimum amount of time you should stay at a company? 33:25 – How important are Trailhead badges? 34:00 – Who’s better Hobbs or Shaw? 34:23 – How’s the long term career of a Salesforce QA person? 36:00 – How much of a pay increase should you ask for after getting PD1? 37:24 – Can a 40 year old jump into the Salesforce industry? 37:53 – Is a release manager a good role in the Salesforce industry? 38:46 – SUPERCHAT: What makes a good remote developer? 41:06 – What do companies look for professionals from other countries? 42:17 – Apex vs flows? When to avoid flows? 43:10 – Are Salesforce developer jobs in demand in the US? 44:05 – Will you ever open up your own consultancy? 45:01 – How did you become a Salesforce MVP? 46:18 – Thoughts on the new Trailblazer community design? 47:25 – Thank you for being so honest! 48:53 – What are your thoughts on Vlocity as a career? 50:07 – I’m a 27 year old SQL developer. Should I become a Salesforce developer? 51:27 – SUPERCHAT: Should devs identify with a managed package (CPQ, Vlocity, etc)? 52:25 – Mac or PC? 53:30 – Can you get a good Salesforce job without a degree? 55:20 – Should I get PD1 or the Javascript certification next? 56:42 – What can I do better to not get rejected by recruiters? 58:20 – How to get your resume to stand out without experience? 59:13 – What is the future of devs as Salesforce moves towards low / no code? 1:00:55 – How do you balance work and family? 1:01:25 – Should I go for the CTA cert? 1:02:10 – Should I go for the Australian market or US / Canada? 1:03:20 – Do more certs add value to your resume? 1:03:50 – Has your YouTube video caused problems on your job? 1:04:25 – SUPERCHAT: Why don’t you recommend Salesforce for younger people? 1:06:14 – Captain Sinbad 1:05:25 – Do you manage devs and architects? 1:06:31 – Is learning Python useful for Salesforce? 1:06:40 – SUPERCHAT: How do you pivot from Salesforce to product management at FAANG? 1:08:51 – SUPERCHAT: I appreciate you David thank you! 1:09:54 – How is the Salesforce industry in Singapore? 1:11:04 – I’m sick of being a consultant and want to take a pay cut for a non-consultant job 1:12:10 – I’m a product manager in tech. How can I join the Salesforce industry? 1:13:05 – How to build a resume after being a stay at home parent? 1:14:51 – Should I take a paycut from the revops industry? 1:15:35 – SUPERCHAT: You are the Asian Tony Robbins 1:16:12 – How should I pass the admin exam next Friday? 1:16:57 – SUPERCHAT: How do I get better work/life balance as an offshore developer? 1:18:43 – SUPERCHAT: null 1:18:59 – Thank you for your resume help! 1:19:20 – What’s the one feature you want to see in Apex? 1:20:34 – Would you ever quit to do YouTube full-time? 1:21:33 – Should I get Salesforce certs even if don’t have a job in the industry? 1:22:02 – I’m 21 with a Salesforce dev job. Should I switch? 1:22:40 – Do you stream video games on Twitch? 1:22:53 – SUPERCHAT: Do Salesforce developers get paid as much as web developers? 1:23:54 – Should I switch to Salesforce dev for better work life balance (as a current dev)? 1:24:32 – What’s the hardest part about being a Salesforce admin? 1:25:31 – If you had to start over, what would you do in Salesforce? 1:26:59 – Is the Salesforce industry oversaturated? 1:28:06 – SUPERCHAT: What’s the future of Marketing Cloud? 1:29:25 – How do you feel about larger vs smaller consulting firms? 1:30:08 – What’s the work / life balance for Salesforce developers? 1:31:30 – When is it too late to get started in Salesforce? I’m 44. 1:32:24 – I’m a new grad with a CS minor. I’m scared about recruiting. Advice? 1:33:48 – I’m a former Java programmer. Should I learn Salesforce development? 1:34:20 – Should I learn Slack / Tableau / Mulesoft? 1:35:55 – How do I get your free coding courses? 1:36:39 – What cert should I go for if I can’t afford to fail once? 1:37:22 – Are Salesforce admin jobs strong in India? 1:37:37 – What are your plans to help with resumes / interviews? 1:39:06 – I’m about to graduate with a data science degree. Should I get into Salesforce? 1:39:57 – How’s the architect work life balance compared with devs? 1:40:49 – What certifications do you recommend for QA/BAs? 1:42:07 – What else should you learn other than LWC / integrations as a dev? 1:43:08 – SUPERCHAT: I keep failing my Javascript classes. Help! 1:46:24 – What are common interview mistakes? 1:48:50 – Is it hard to get into Salesforce at 40 years old? 1:49:56 – How can I get better at getting requirements? What do you think of paid programs for getting Salesforce jobs? 1:51:49 – What kind of company should you work at to get good experience? 1:53:06 – How do different cultures work together? 1:54:00 – I joined a bootcamp that guarantees a job. Is it legit? 1:54:46 – Do project managers have a career in Salesforce? 1:55:24 – How much algorithm knowledge do you need for Salesforce dev jobs in FAANG? 1:55:58 – Just got a job as a Salesforce developer. What have I gotten myself into? 1:56:44 – Will my SharePoint experience help me get a Salesforce job? 1:57:15 – Why does FAANG like to hire from the Big 4 consultants? 1:57:38 – What resources should I point newbies to? 1:58:14 – Are cloud certs helpful in the Salesforce world? 1:58:35 – Are the Einstein Analytics jobs at Google? 1:59:10 – Can you learn LWC without Aura? 1:59:20 – What interview questions will I get at Google? 1:59:54 – How do you get over impostor syndrome? 2:00:46 – How do I get integration experience if we use Mulesoft / Informatica 2:01:42 – Is the admin cert important to start off with? 2:02:17 – How’d you get into Google? 2:02:34 – How would you interview a Salesforce developer with two years of experience? 2:03:15 – What are the biggest competitors of Salesforce? 2:04:47 – What cert should you go for to start a Salesforce career? 2:05:16 – Have you used Avonni app? 2:05:55 – Are certs outside of Trailhead worth it? 2:06:21 – What can I do to pay bills while learning Salesforce? 2:07:05 – Why don’t you have a lot of Trailhead badges? 2:07:43 – How can we get the Apex Academy for free? 2:08:06 – Can you suggest real world challenges after the Apex Academy? 2:08:35 – What are the best ways to get Salesforce skills as a new employee? 2:09:23 – Is a Superbadge equivalent to a certification? 2:09:36 – What would be the perfect team in your opinion? 2:10:50 – Are there any entry level remote jobs in Salesforce? 2:11:24 – What are the best clouds to learn other than Sales and Service clouds? 2:11:45 – Are there ways to start as a Salesforce freelancer without payment? 2:12:12 – What are your plans for your YouTube channel? 2:12:56 – What’s the future of Salesforce analytics (Tableau CRM)? 2:13:12 – What’s the route to get the most money in the Salesforce ecosystem? 2:14:09 – What is a skill you wish most developers would improve? 2:14:48 – I’m a consultant. Should I learn to code? 2:15:18 – SUPERCHAT: Thank you David! 2:15:36 – What’s the cost of living in California? 2:16:50 – What’s the best way to manage an org with lots of code? 2:17:24 – How much is rent for a 2BR in Silicon Valley? 2:18:00 – Would you ever live somewhere else other than California? 2:18:50 – Do you ever find it difficult to detach from work? 2:19:38 – Why do middle management jobs exist? 2:20:31 – What is the future of Marketing Cloud? 2:21:06 – What are property prices around Google HQ?
@taniagarza2026
Watching on a Friday night here in southern Illinois. Thanks to your wife for watching over the kids so you could share your time and knowledge with us NERDS. :)
@tecklung
My first interview with Google failed recently. But I will try again and again in the next opportunities until I get to work with you, David. 💪
@thetechconsultant
2:27:00 Dumps DO NOT work. I’ve said this before. I don’t think you can really pass on just dumps. Half of their answers are often wrong, and you’ll never know if it matches the questions you get from the real test. I think it’s much much better to just study the docs and get really really familiar with the material. That way when you face tough questions you actually know the answer instead of just looking for the answers you’ve studied for. Additionally, what’s the point in attempting to cheat if the whole goal is to get a job? Lol. I’d rather fail 3 times and know what I’m doing than pass on the first try and look stupid on interviews and at work.
@ReinaldoHernandezOchoa
I think this dude gives the most honest, down to earth and thoughtful advices about becoming a salesforce professional, no matter which trail you take. Thank you for taking your time for making this content. Cheers! PD: English is not my mother-tonge.
@ravis1357
So Wonderful!!! When can we have next QA session please?
@millertime6
Started listening to this and realized I needed to take notes! So much gold, thanks!
@smritimenon6146
Awesome content! New to the Salesforce world & been watching your videos back to back! I have so much more clarity now & I definitely feel more sure of which direction I want to go! Thanks for being so candid & keeping it real! Keep the great content coming! Cheers 🥂
@Privateuserhandle
I hope you got at least 5 new subscribers for this generous gift to the community
@chatoanil
I always listen to your videos and take away a lot of important insights . your talks are from the heart and very genuine as always. Thank you for helping all aspirants.
@deepshikhashriwas8542
Hi David! Hope you are staying safe! Late for me to see this but you gave an honest opinion to each of the questions!!! Must say you are an inspiration for me... I got the courage to start my journey of coding from your page and the content on Pluralsight. A big THANKYOU!!! M an average coder must say but at least i am no longer afraid of code that i used to be earlier. :) :) Keep posting more contents (both Salesforce/ non-salesforce) and i really hope that you get 100k subscribers soon!!
@justingando5259
Such great value..thanks from the bottom of my heart ...your the goat
@saheenrahman5935
Hey David, This session was very helpful, thanks for doing this.
@carlamendes7242
Amazing work, thanks for this David!
@josesmith9788
Hi David, I’m eating the entire video! What do you think about changing from SAP to Salesforce? I’m 26 and I have one year experience, enjoyed the experience a lot but never got in love with SAP technologies and culture, I’m now looking for transition to SF development inside big consultant company in Spain(working in the certification already) Thank you for all the honest information!! Jose
@Navjotkaur-xn9hp
Hello sir, is salesforce health cloud a good choice?? As I searched you can make your career with that in the Healthcare industry?? Could you please tell me what to do first for health cloud...thanks
@shravp769
I gave up on my Salesforce admin job trials for 1 year, now I got job as a power BI developer. Doing visualisations. But still like coming back here..to check what is going on
@SonuTheGreat2192
It's a very helpful stream. Thank u very much.
@jasonwatts9266