Tech IndustryFeb 11, 2020
Ciscotc🍿

Why is it so difficult to get an interview with Salesforce?

Have applied ~ 6 times in the past 7 years (with referrals), but have only gotten an interview once. I live in SF and have been working in tech full-time for 4 years now and feel that my skills match several jobs there (non-eng). I have a degree from a top school and do not require visa sponsorship to work in the US. I’m not really sure what’s going on because I get a lot of interest from all the other big tech companies. What skills, experience, or additional education should I gain to maximize my chances of getting noticed there in the next 1-3 years? Salesforce seems like a truly special company and I would love to have a shot one day 😊

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JPMorgan Chase wQPG76 Feb 11, 2020

Why don’t you apply for an eng role?

Microsoft xIdC37 Feb 11, 2020

What’s so great about it?

Cisco tc🍿 OP Feb 11, 2020

They have an awesome culture, from what I’ve heard. Very possibly the best in tech. They also pay very well:

Salesforce mahomes Feb 11, 2020

Yea, culture and wlb is excellent. Pay is mediocre, no refreshers or less of it. Work is shitty boring

Salesforce Q(‘_’Q Feb 11, 2020

You likely are not putting anything that stands out on your resume or are applying for roles above your skillset. My first try I got an automated decline, second try was over a year later and I had re-worded lots of what I had accomplished with metrics that showed my impact. I also made a lateral move (however salary made a big increase)

Salesforce JdeF47 Feb 11, 2020

DM me with roles you are interested in (and are relevant).

Apple TWB-gold Feb 11, 2020

What skills do you have? What skills are they looking for in their job openings? These questions may give you a clue.

Cisco tc🍿 OP Feb 11, 2020

Tried that. The most recent role that I applied for and got referred but never got an interview was a direct match based on LinkedIn (it said I was in the top 10% of applicants based on my profile). The only thing I can really think is that my title is too weird (very company specific)

Apple TWB-gold Feb 12, 2020

Change your title on your resume. It shouldn’t be company specific

Apple VlxU46 Feb 11, 2020

Maybe they think you’re desperate for applying so many times js lol

Cisco tc🍿 OP Feb 11, 2020

Different roles. Spaced years apart. Also have been at the same company for a while now 😊

Salesforce VUPO10 Feb 11, 2020

Any certs? Trailhead/success community/Twitter/LinkedIn presence?

Microsoft Clippy3.0 Feb 11, 2020

They're too busy gouging their customers with their licensing model.

Salesforce VUPO10 Feb 11, 2020

That was helpful.

Salesforce sfdchomer Feb 11, 2020

Coming from Microsoft that’s rich

EATON Façebøōk Feb 11, 2020

I hope you are aware of the fact that their tech stack absolutely sucks. The only reason you might want to join them is if you want good WLB and pay. You are not going to grow as an engineer at Salesforce.

Salesforce Q(‘_’Q Feb 12, 2020

If ours sucks who’s is good? What even is EATON

EATON Façebøōk Feb 12, 2020

Most other consumer internet companies. I donno what EATON is.. just because I have account with EATON doesn't mean I work there ;)

Salesforce XiVW21 Feb 21, 2020

SF stack is incredibly complex and innovative, there are lots of challenges from applying the newest research to scaling. @Eaton TC or GTFO