How to set your new Salesforce hire up for success

The first few weeks of onboarding a new teammate are critical for setting the tone of a successful working relationship. Like a good first date, first impressions matter, especially after candidates sign offer letters and begin onboarding.   Investing in a mindful onboarding process will benefit the retention, productivity, and long-term success of your hires.…

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High Trailers at Dreamforce 2024

In true High Trail fashion, we made time to get outside while in San Francisco for Dreamforce this week! Our team explored Alcatraz and even squeezed in a round of golf with clients. A big thank you to everyone we connected with. We’re excited to continue the conversations and elevate the work of our members…

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High Trail at Dreamforce 2024

What are you most looking forward to at Dreamforce 2024? With only 5 days to go until the biggest Salesforce event of the year, we asked High Trailers Kasey, Julian and Drew what they were looking forward to.   Here’s what they had to say: “Dreamforce is always a great opportunity to meet new connections…

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5 Tips to Transition From Salesforce Developer to Architect

5 Tips to Transition from Salesforce Developer to Architect

Looking to take the biggest leap in your Salesforce career? Making the transition from Developer to Architect is the goal for many Salesforce professionals, but getting there can be daunting.   Below are our 5 Tips to Transition from Salesforce Developer to Architect:   1. Broaden your skills Consider completing certifications such as Application Architect…

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Preparing for your next Salesforce certification?

As a High Trail Verified member, we sponsor your personal development by paying for a professional certification for every 600 hours worked while on assignment with us. Continuous learning is essential to standing out in today’s evolving Salesforce ecosystem. Sponsored certifications are just one of the many benefits available as part of our free membership. Not…

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3 reasons to consider High Trail’s Teams-as-a-Service (TaaS)

In so many aspects of our lives, we can access the specialist services we need, on demand, and only pay for what we use.   I don’t understand why we don’t expect the same control, flexibility and value from implementation partners. Why should we sign inflexible contracts only to worry about the quality of the work?…

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Case Study: Building a New Specialist Salesforce Team

We understand that when our clients implement new systems to digitally transform their business, the delivery clock is ticking. Finding the specialist talent to get the work done is all-consuming, exhausting and sometimes slows down the project.   Julian Schaevitz recently partnered with our client to build a new specialist Salesforce team within 2 weeks from initial consultation to…

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Avoid these 6 common mistakes when hiring Salesforce professionals

Looking to hire top Salesforce talent? Avoid these 6 common mistakes when hiring Salesforce professionals:   ❌ Vague job descriptions If you don’t take the time to define the specific objectives of the role and the skills, certifications and experience required, you will hire the wrong candidate or, worse, you will hire the right candidate…

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