Ambition and integrity: making the right moves when you’re calling career shots
There are no two ways about it, if you’re a Salesforce specialist in the tech industry right now, you’re hot property.
Job seekers are spoilt for choice with a glut of opportunities flooding the market. In many cases, candidates are fielding multiple offers per week and commanding top dollar salaries to satisfy the industry’s insatiable demand for specialists.
Needless to say, there are definitely options out there if you’re looking to jump ship or renegotiate a contract. With that in mind though, it’s the perfect time to assess the pros and cons of playing the field.
Opportunities abound
Personally, I have a number of consultant, managerial and executive positions available through Calibrx at the moment with fresh jobs coming in constantly. And in a job seeker’s market, it’s only natural to feel like you can wield more power when you have more choice.
Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately though is how job seekers can (and should) exercise conscious decision making when it comes to weighing up the options that might be tempting you to make a career move.
So what does conscious decision making look like in this context? Approach it this way, money and titles are obviously big motivators, but consider whether a choice provides you with the experience and exposure you could gain from another role. If you go with the short term option, be conscious of the effect it might have on your long term relationships and career goals.
What path should you take?
Your career path is a very individual thing that deserves time and due consideration. So before you decide on making a move, a good place to start is assessing your long term versus short term career goals. Obviously, a bigger salary or promotion is an attractive proposition, you work hard and you deserve to be rewarded for it.
But what does either option look like in reality? Does it line up with your short or long term plans or are you following a new path to an unknown destination? There’s no right or wrong answer here, but the point is that exercising some conscious decision making can allow you to make an informed call.
Take your integrity with you
As a director of a boutique agency, I’m heavily invested in ensuring my candidates end up in the best possible position for their careers. I put a lot of energy and time into making this happen, and I genuinely take a lot of joy out of the process.
I’m big on authenticity and connecting at a level where I can get a true read on a person. This way, I can leverage my network of high-quality people and jobs and place candidates with confidence. Sometimes, candidates talk to multiple people and consider several offers at once. They’re entitled to do that, but transparency in this instance matters.
Experience and skills on your CV is one thing, but integrity holds a completely different value altogether.
It’s a small world, so don’t burn your bridges
At a time like this when candidates can call the shots, I have no problem with people testing the waters and talking to multiple people. If you’re in a position to do this, fantastic, but once you’ve decided to stay on or take an offer, on a reputational level, I’d strongly recommend that you stick with your decision.
Australia is a big country, but in the world of Salesforce and tech recruitment, it starts to shrink. Careers are built over years, not weeks and months, and long-term relationships matter when you find yourself climbing higher up the ladder. And like all bubbles, they eventually burst, so be mindful that the decisions you make today will impact you and your relationships in the future.
It’s a great time for Salesforce specialists. Dream big and enjoy the freedom you have to evaluate what’s best for you. But always remember to bring your integrity along for the ride, because that’s the one thing that can help you rise above the pack no matter how favourable the conditions are.
~ Garth Kharitou
