r/SalesforceCareers

I spent the last 3 months studying for the exam, I have 4 years of sales cloud and CPQ experience. Now thinking what next…I’ve not been happy where I work for a while now. I currently look after other systems including Salesforce but would like to move into a more Salesforce administrative role and work my way into becoming a solution architect. I seen loads of posts about people being over qualified finding it difficult to find a job. Is it really that bad? I am based in London, can anyone recommend any good recruiters that I can share my CV with?

Do you think the sf job market is dead now? I see openings but yet receive no calls from the recruiters. There are actually a lot of developers in the ecosystem now. And only few to cater the architect role needs.

I'm having 7 YOE, not getting calls from interviewers. What are your thoughts?

Did anyone hear back from Salesforce for Aug 6th batch?

Hi everyone,

I recently interviewed for a Salesforce role and wanted to get some advice from people who have gone through the Salesforce interview process in 2026.

My interview process so far:
Coding assessment: 2 coding questions, 1 hour
First interview(HM): 30 minutes
Technical interview: 45 minutes
Round 2 Technical was completed on August 14
I haven’t received any update yet.

For people who interviewed with Salesforce recently:

After completing Round 2 Technical, how long did it take to receive the result?
If you were selected, how many days did it take to hear back?
If you were not selected, did you receive the rejection quickly or did it also take several days?
After Round 2 Technical, is there usually another technical/hiring-manager round, or can Round 2 be the final technical round?
Should I wait until the end of this week before following up with the recruiter?
Any recent 2026 experiences would be really helpful. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well .

I am a btech cse graduate (2025) . I got placed in wipro through on campus and did 3 months preskilling training in Salesforce domain . But later , Only 9-10 students got the full time joining in wipro out of 60 Student. WIPRO REVOKED THE OFFER LETTER OF REMAINING STUDENTS. Since then I am continuously learning and applying for the Salesforce role .So please anyone could help me or refer me to get my first job .

Looking to hire India based RC, RCA and CPQ with 5+ yoe available to work in IST/EST time. Please share your resume in DM. Only genuine resumes, we will be doing a deep background check. Please share your expected salary as well.

Did anyone give their R1 & R2 on 11th August? Haven’t tried back post that. Normally how long does it take for them to get back regarding onsite interviews? It’s been a week already.

Hello everyone , I have around 7 years of salesforce experience and from past one year I am working on Mulesoft integration also little amount of netsuite admin stuff . What kind of salary is out in the market . I feel the pay is very less what I am getting right now . Need your guys advice . Also is it safe to be in salesforce career itself or should I change the career ?

Is anyone waiting for Round 2 interview at salesforce ?

Hi everyone,
I’m a Salesforce Developer with around **3 years of professional experience**. Unfortunately, I had to take a **3-year career break due to personal issues**.
During the gap, I didn’t completely step away from Salesforce. I’ve been actively upskilling myself and have earned **2–3 Salesforce certifications** while also learning newer technologies and areas of the Salesforce ecosystem, including things that are currently in demand.

Now I’m planning to return to the job market and start my career again as a Salesforce Developer.
My main concern is the **3-year career gap**.
For recruiters and hiring managers here:
\- Will a 3-year gap make it very difficult to get interview calls?
\- Can recent certifications and updated skills help compensate for the gap?
\- Should I target roles requiring 3 years of experience, or apply for junior/mid-level positions?
\- Has anyone here successfully returned to Salesforce after a long career break?

I’d really appreciate honest advice, especially from Salesforce developers, recruiters, or people who have gone through a similar career break.
Thanks!

Did anyone get an update after the Salesforce AMTS OA on August 6?

did anyone receive any update after the OA which was held on 6th august??

I’ve been trying to break into Salesforce, but almost every job I find asks for 2-3+ years of experience, even when it’s labeled junior.

And being based in a third-world country makes it even harder. There are barely any entry-level Salesforce opportunities locally, and most remote/international positions still want people with years of experience.

It feels like there’s no realistic way to get that first opportunity. Companies want experience, but how are freshers supposed to get experience if nobody hires freshers?

For people who managed to break into Salesforce from countries with very few opportunities, how did you do it? Is it even worth continuing down this path?

I’m looking for some career advice because I’m not sure if I’m undervaluing myself or if this situation is more common than I think.
I’m currently working as a Salesforce Developer at a product-based company.
When I joined, I was initially offered a full-time role. Later, they changed it to a 6-month internship, which I accepted. That internship was then extended to 8 months. I wasn’t happy about it, but I stayed because I wanted the experience.
After that came the part that still bothers me. Instead of converting us to full-time employees, they moved us to a government apprenticeship program while continuing to work in the same company on the same project. I received a stipend and I do have an experience letter for that period, but I’m still unsure how much other companies value apprenticeship experience compared to regular full-time experience.
Finally, I’ve been a full-time employee here for the past year.
So in total, I’ve been working here for about **2.8 years** as a Salesforce Developer on real production projects. My current CTC is **₹11 LPA**, and despite the total tenure, my compensation hasn’t really grown the way I expected.
I’m now planning to switch to a better product company.
A few questions for people who’ve been through something similar:
Will recruiters count the apprenticeship period as valid experience if I have an experience letter?
When interviewing, should I present myself as having 2.8 years of experience or only 1 year of full-time experience?
Is ₹11 LPA reasonable for someone with my background, or am I underpaid?
Which product companies would you recommend targeting for Salesforce developers with around 3 years of experience?

Any Salesforce fde’s here? I am interviewing for the role and have been invited for an half hour onsite interview , so need some advice and prep help!!!

Hi,

I have a total of 5.5 years of experience. I went through the interview loop at Salesforce for an SMTS role. They’re now ready to offer me an MTS role, saying there will be a path to SMTS in the future.

How much should I ask for in terms of compensation (Base, Variable Pay, Stocks)? From what I’ve seen online, the base salary for MTS seems to be much lower than SMTS.

Also, is there any chance I can interview for the SMTS level through additional rounds for other teams ? And if I don’t get selected for SMTS there, would my existing MTS offer still remain?

Hey everyone,

I received the HackerRank invitation for the Salesforce Futureforce Emerging Talent Coding Assessment for the AI Builder role.

Has anyone taken this assessment recently?

• What style/difficulty of coding questions were on it (e.g., standard LeetCode Mediums, string/array manipulation, ML/data-structures specific)?
• Are there any multiple-choice/theory questions related to AI/ML or system design, or is it purely DSA coding?
• Any tips on the proctoring/time limit?

Appreciate any insights or tips from anyone who’s taken it!

I’m 20 years old and trying to figure out whether I already have enough experience to be competitive for an entry-level SDR position.

My background:

-Several years of inbound phone sales and customer service

-Sold consumer products while being measured on sales per call, upsell rate, and average order value

-Worked in insurance sales at Liberty Mutual and became licensed to sell home and auto insurance

-Got around 15 binds during my first month taking live calls

-Currently working hospital security, but I’ve accepted a Customer Specialist position at CarMax and start Monday

-At CarMax, I’ll be helping customers buy and sell vehicles, handling appraisals, paperwork, service coordination, and sales conversations

My plan is to spend the next six months improving my discovery, objection handling, follow-up, CRM, and overall sales process while working at CarMax.

After that, I want to move into an SDR role with a base salary around $45k–$55k and eventually work toward becoming an enterprise AE.

I don’t have a college degree right now, so I know I’ll need to sell employers on my experience and ability to perform.

Would this background be enough to land a solid entry-level SDR role, or am I still missing something important?

Should I start applying now or wait until I have several months at CarMax?
Brutally honest feedback is welcome.