Ben Duncombe is the director of Talent Hub – The Salesforce recruitment experts. Talent Hub is the host of Trailhead Tuesday in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as the sponsors of the Brisbane event.
Main Points
- We start with Ben’s self-introduction and how we connected in LinkedIn
- We talk about why it is a good idea that Salesforce developers have a good relationship with Salesforce recruiters?
- Ben considers it is important for Salesforce developers to talk to a trustful Salesforce recruiter about the salary requirement based on skills, and there are many other factors in addition to the salary.
- Ben shares the typical recruiting business model by using the UK and Australia as examples. By understanding the business model, we are more clear on the recruiters’ incentives.
- Ben shares his major frustration on his recruiting activities.
- When should a Salesforce developer switch from employee to a contractor?
- Why is it difficult for Ben to find a Salesforce developer with a good software engineering background?
- Ben thinks it might not be a good idea for all developers to go after the CTA role.
- What does Ben think about the importance of soft skills?
- In Ben’s opinion, developers should have opinions and be open for communication
- The fact that tech lead who can manage teams are demanded in the market
- What Salesforce developer should do prior to talking to Salesforce recruiters?
Links
- Ben’s LinkedIn
- Ben’s Twitter
- Talent hub homepage
- Talent hub talk
- Talent hub TV
- Xi’s career solo talk (episode 20)
Video Teaser on Salesforce Recruiters
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