The Salesforce Admin exam is a famously challenging one. I personally failed for the first time, succeeded for the second.🤷♀️
I hope the below tips will help some of you to get through it easier!
1. LET THE KNOWLEDGE SINK IN
– After spending substantial time studying, you might feel super-overwhelmed.
– But knowledge needs time and repetition to stick properly.
– Allow your brain to process all the information with time.
– Trust the process, let the pieces fall into place.
2. LOOK FOR DIVERSE FORMS OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
– Everyone’s brain works differently. The same study materials might not resonate the same way for all.
– If you are done with the trails, look for videos. If you did a course, do some practice tests. Read the documentation, then listen to podcasts, or look for infographics.
– The more format types, the easier it will click (most likely).
3. ZOOM IN, BUT DON’T FORGET TO ZOOM OUT TOO
– Basically don’t get lost in the details.
– To master Salesforce, you gotta be able to navigate it on a system level as well as on the configurational level.
– So I studied a module e.g. Record Types, and then I looked for a tutorial which explained how it is actually used in real life, in context, through examples. This way I truly got it.
4. NOT A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER? ASK FOR EXTRA TIME
– Salesforce and the exam questions are challenging to understand even for someone whose mother tongue is English.
– So they grant extra 30 mins exam time for those, who are not native English speakers.
– Apply for it via Trailhead before registering for the exam.
5. ONLINE OR ONSITE PROCTORED EXAM?
– It is your personal preference. I did both, and the onsite one worked better for me.
– No stress with tech or room setup, which can be tricky at home.
– You get a pen and a paper, which you cannot use at home.
– This way I could focus better on the questions.
6. KEEP YOURSELF ACCOUNTABLE
– Deadlines help you push yourself.
– Be consistent and a bit strict with yourself here.
– Have a day in mind for your exam.
– Book 1-2 weeks ahead. At that point you already see if you will be ready or not.
7. KEEP YOUR MOTIVATION UP
– It is a ‘volatile’ journey. It is easy to lose momentum.
– Build your network, read about success stories, listen to podcasts to hear about the potentials in this career.
– Learn about what growth potential Salesforce holds.
– Join the community, talk to people who are at a similar stage in their journeys.
– It does the trick.
8. FAILURE IS ALSO IN YOUR FAVOUR
– Maybe you won’t pass for the first attempt. Never mind. Most people don’t.
– By studying it again, you will understand the entire system better.
– You will become a more polished Salesforce professional, ready for entering the market! And let’s not forget, that is the goal, right?
Good luck!
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