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Blue Collar Professionals

Ever think about the side effects your job will have on “Future You?” Be it physically or psychologically, the drawbacks of blue-collar jobs have workers asking themselves: “How long can I keep this up?”But what if you could earn more money with less labor, and do it all from the comforts of your own home? Or even better, what if you could spend paid time off with your family and enjoy vacations together? Keep scolling to learn more!

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Hear from others just like you!

I shouldn’t have waited 5 years to change directions. If you’re unhappy. Do something about it. Now. Not in 5 years.

Emily Stephens

Former Supply Chain Manager

Your future is in your hands. Quit working yourself to death for nearly nothing and nothing to show when you are unable to work anymore. You are capable of anything you put your mind too. Nothing is easy, as you well know, but you are worth much more than what you are settling for. Take a chance on yourself and your future because this is a low risk high reward if you apply yourself and keep at it.

Jarod McCarty

Former Scheduling Coordinator

There will be times when you first dive into learning Salesforce where you will struggle to wrap your mind around the concepts. Don’t get hung up on these concepts, keep pushing forward and things will start clicking for you. Put yourself out there – don’t be afraid to put yourself out there for others within the Salesforce ecosystem and Talent Stacker. As an introvert this was tough for me, but things really accelerated when I became more social in the space.

Brandon Akers

Former Law Enforcement Officer

If you are willing to learn an in-demand, high paying skill within 3-6 months then go for it!

Rilwan Akande

Former Forklift Operator

Transfer Your Skills

Check out how some of our Talent Stacker Members translated their previous experience from Blue Collar roles to their Salesforce Career!

Project Management: Manage production scheduling, inventory procurement, core supply, and warehouse for remanufacturing facility.

Data Management: Created Reports and Dashboards for Production, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams, and consults with Admin for custom report type creation.

Critical Thinking: Employ proactive thought processes and imaginative thinking to solve unforeseen situations that arise with the product, customer delays, or equipment malfunctions.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain open communication lines with customers, account managers, dispatchers, and other company entities to facilitate the proficient realization of goals.

Your Questions Answered

Here are some questions or concerns we commonly hear from people thinking about making this transition

Do I need a degree or previous experience in the tech industry to begin working towards a Salesforce career?

No degree required! Many enter the Salesforce ecosystem successfully making $65k-$85k with the Salesforce Administrator Certification. All of the materials to understand how to configure Salesforce and pass the certification credential can be found for free on Salesforce’s online learning platform – Trailhead!

What is the work life balance difference between working in a blue collar role versus working in a Salesforce role?

Many companies have a, “as long as the work gets done, set your hours” type of policy. You truly can live a life by design, and still help people, where you don’t have to burn yourself out working 60+ hours a week.

How can I manage to be visible to Salesforce recruiters and hiring managers coming from a blue collar profession?

As a blue collar professional you have a wide array of essential skills – project management, customer service, problem solving, communication, and more. Though these might not be seen as “technical skills,” they are just as important in succeeding in the Salesforce ecosystem. Focus on your strengths – you bring more to the table than you know!