059. How to Start a Salesforce Career in 2026

About this episode

Bradley Rice discusses the modern roadmap for starting a Salesforce career in 2026, highlighting key changes and strategies for success.

Breaking into Salesforce in 2026 looks very different than it did just a few years ago and pretending otherwise is setting yourself up for frustration. In this episode, Bradley Rice returns to the Salesforce For Everyone podcast to lay out a realistic, modern roadmap for starting a Salesforce career in today's market. He breaks down what's changed since the hiring boom, why job application systems are fundamentally broken, and what actually works now if you want to land an entry-level Salesforce role. You'll learn which certification still matters, why LinkedIn is no longer optional, how to get hands-on experience without a job, and why blindly clicking "Quick Apply" is one of the fastest ways to get ignored. This episode is practical, direct, and designed to help you avoid the common traps that stall most aspiring Salesforce professionals. If you're serious about starting a Salesforce career in 2026 and want clarity instead of hype, this episode is your starting point. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome Back & Episode Overview Bradley explains why the podcast took a break, what's changing going forward, and why now is the right time to talk about Salesforce careers again. 10:10…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bradley Rice, Anita Smith

Topics covered

• Salesforce career
• job application
• certification
• LinkedIn
• entry-level roles

Keywords

• Salesforce
• career
• certification
• LinkedIn
• job application
• entry-level

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Salesforce

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