Q: What inspired you to enter this career path? What do you find challenging about it?
I didn’t expect to enter Salesforce at all, to be honest. It was a case of being in the right place at the right time. Going into Salesforce was a completely new experience for me, especially since I knew nothing of the industry or what “Salesforce” even meant. What I find challenging would be remembering all these new terms and concepts. In a way, it feels like learning a new language.
Q: Have you identified your long-term career and educational goals?
Because I’m still in school, my educational goal is to graduate and get my BA for game art and design. My passion is in creating, which in a way is also a part of Salesforce. As for my long-term career goal, I definitely want to pursue an artistic role, but I know it’s also important to have stability, which is something a Salesforce role can provide. I’m hoping that as I continue to learn and grow, I’ll find a way to combine both roles without sacrificing either.
Q: Describe perhaps what you have learned so far?
In the few months I’ve spent at StrideLabs, I’ve learned countless things about Salesforce. From familiarizing myself with the application to learning the different processes in a Salesforce project, there was no end to new things to learn. I think the most valuable thing I learned is that it’s always okay to ask for help. At every step of my journey so far, there have always been guidance and no question I had was too unreasonable.
Q: What’s it like working for StrideLabs clients?
In the beginning, I struggled a little with understanding how to communicate with clients, especially with my growing experience working with others in the same industry. However, as I accustomed myself to the language used during exchanges, my experience became more comfortable. I haven’t had much experience with clients so far, but I believe I’ll be ready for anything as I keep learning.