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We all know what makes a Salesforce consultancy is its people. And that’s definitely true at Cloud Galacticos. We have been growing steadily over the past few years, while making sure we attract the right kind of Salesforce talent to add value to our current team. 

How do we, at Cloud Galacticos, source our Salesforce talent?

We are very fortunate to have been working in this ecosystem for around 18 years, and be very connected via our MVPs, Trailblazer Community Leaders, Salesforce bloggers, Authors, etc. But the ecosystem is changing and expanding at a massive rate. Add to this people have been stuck at home for two years, and the rolodex isn’t quite as up to date as it was. So now we look to increase our view by leveraging recruitment agencies like Supermums, so we can peek into new pools of talent, and know when someone is ready to make a leap.

What type of Salesforce roles do we look for?

Cloud Galacticos Christmas Meal 2019

The Galactico Model is based upon hiring the most senior Salesforce resources. We load up on Technical Architects, Senior Developers, Senior Consultants.

But also as we have grown, we have found the need for Business Analysts, Project Managers, HR Managers etc. And these roles will not necessarily need the 10 years of Salesforce experience that the other roles would need, so could come from different backgrounds.

These roles equally may not need to be full time, and can all be remote. So opening up the options to candidates from Supermums fits really well. And suits our ‘Health and Family first’ ethos. 

What makes someone stand out in an interview?

A CV gets you into an interview, and personality gets you through it. Obviously a candidate needs the right skills and experience. But I have sensible conversations with our Clients, so I need someone who similarly can have sensible conversations with us.  A big plus for us is always someone who is honest about what they do and don’t know, who shares their strengths and their weaknesses. The biggest difference between an experienced consultant and a new one is that an experienced one knows they don’t know everything. So being honest with us up front helps us figure out how we can work with you most effectively and support your growth within the team.

What skills and attributes do we look for in someone that suits the culture at Cloud Galacticos?

Mark Speaking at London’s Calling 2022

Aside from the honesty and personality mentioned above, we are big internally on letting team members own their work and schedule. We want a team of self-motivated people that don’t want or need micro-managing and that are willing to pick up ideas and run with them. 

We also encourage our team members to keep on learning and engage with the Salesforce community. That could be doing Trailheads, going to user group events, or speaking at Salesforce-related conferences.

What skills and attributes do we develop within our company?

We are a remote first organisation, so try very hard to continue to focus on developing people’s communication and collaboration skills. Salesforce certifications are also extremely important for us as a partner. We encourage the team to try and use what they have learned on a project to help them prepare for a new certification or qualification. We also really encourage the team to talk – ask for help, or for someone to bounce an idea off. It’s a great way to learn more and to help validate your own ideas. Also, we find the training at Supermums a great place to up-skill.

What’s been the value of working with Supermums?

Supermums Alumni

Our CEO, Phil, met Heather when she was launching Supermums and it stuck in his mind of what a great idea it was. Several of our team already were working parents, some found it difficult to get back into the market, and to find somewhere with flexible hours like we had.

Finding experienced keen professionals like the candidates Supermums have recommended to us have been a great help. We have hired several great candidates, including our new Office Manager, Natalia.

“Finding a job with Supermums was effortless. They did their research on me to be sure to find the right fit for the role. As a result the whole process was quick and easy.

 

The Cloud Galacticos team is amazing. Even though they are all superstars in what they do, they are very down to earth, kind, helpful, and welcoming.” – Natalia Egyed, Office Manager

We’re looking for more Salesforce talent to join our growing team – get in touch!

About Cloud Galacticos

Cloud Galacticos at Digital City Awards 2022

Cloud Galacticos is a Salesforce consultancy with an all-star team. We are user and developer group leaders, bloggers, MVPs and all round Salesforce nerds. Our company has people all over the UK including Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield, and London.

So if you are looking for a Salesforce partner with experience to help you make the most of your org, why not get in contact?

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