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By: Month: September 2016

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It’s the get ready for Dreamforce 2016 Episode!

This week on the podcast Gillian and I get your ready for Dreamforce! For the past 8 weeks we have been interviewing Salesforce Admin presenters about their sessions at Dreamforce, so for this episode we take a moment to give you some insider tips on Dreamforce. We also take a moment to reflect back on […]

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Business Analysis for Admins at Dreamforce

This year at Dreamforce we’re organizing a brand new area within the Admin Meadow focused completely on Business Analysis and Process Automation. It’s called the Automation Station, and we’re excited to offer this new experience! Why Automation Station? Business analysis is a core #AwesomeAdmin skill. It’s the number 1 skill most frequently requested by employers […]

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Defining Your Role as a Salesforce Administrator

Recently, we explored the skills that are important to showcase as an Admin and also some great tips on how to get started. Now we are going to dig into how you will differentiate yourself, what makes you an #AwesomeAdmin. The Salesforce Administrator role is relatively new and demand is growing! It’s an exciting role to […]

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Preparing for Lightning with Michael White

This week on the podcast we are getting you ready for Dreamforce by looking at how you can prepare to make the switch to lightning by replacing all of your URL hacks. Michael White will be presenting two sessions called “Preparing for Lightning: Replacing URL Hacks with Actions”. These are a must-attend session for any Admin who has URL […]

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New #AwesomeAdmin Stories!

Who is an #AwesomeAdmin? We know a lot about what it means to be a Salesforce Admin, and how to become an #AwesomeAdmin, but who are they? You are! We’ve been lucky to meet many Salesforce Admins who have had amazing experiences and career growth and inspire us every day. Admin Stories is our way to […]

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Expanding your Horizons with Trailhead

Have you ever had an event occur in your life that was so unexpected that it redirected you on your life path? Last year I was excited to be a first-time attendee at Dreamforce. I had planned out my agenda ahead of time and tried to find sessions that were geared towards best coding practices, […]

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Go Behind the Scenes with Trailhead’s Writers

I was 10 years old when I wrote my first book. It was a “choose your own adventure” where the hero encounters a pack of gorillas and a crocodile, and weird stuff ensues. My brother was my co-author and we wrote it in my Hello Kitty diary, keeping our precious words under lock and key […]

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Reporting 101 with Krystal Carter

This week on the podcast we are getting you ready for Dreamforce by looking at how you can make great reports! Krystal Carter’s session on Reporting 101: Understanding the How, What, and Where- will help you dive deep into understanding what reports your users really want! More about Krystal’s session: Go from Reporting Rookie to a Metrics Magician. […]

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Marketing Your Salesforce Admin Skills

Are you an Admin looking for your next challenge, opportunity for growth? Do you want to work for a bigger company? Do you want to become a consultant? Many admins are making amazing strides in their careers, skyrocketing to new positions and becoming strong leaders within their organizations. If you’re just getting started, brace yourself […]

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