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SkillBridge Success: From Zero Tech Experience to a $230K Remote Job

Published 20 days ago • 2 min read

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Some people think you need a tech background to break into a company like Salesforce.

Not true!

Just ask our friend Alexa.

When she was transitioning out of the Navy as a SWO, Alexa was looking for a SkillBridge internship to help her develop her skillset for a civilian career.

She was an English major and had some impressive degrees, but she would not have said tech was a major skill of hers (yet).

But she landed a SkillBridge opportunity with Salesforce!

Alexa had never even touched Salesforce before starting her SkillBridge internship on the solution engineering team, but she crushed it and created an amazing opportunity for herself.

How?

Instead of just shadowing, Alexa jumped in and did the job she was hoping to land full-time.

She established trust immediately, delivered good work, and by the end, had hands-on experience briefing live demos to enterprise-level clients.

Her team treated her like a full-fledged Solution Engineer from day one, making sure she could apply for the full-time role with confidence when the time came.

Sadly, a hiring freeze meant there wasn’t a job waiting at the end of her SkillBridge.

But she didn’t let that stop her. She kept in touch with her team, manager, and other connections.

That networking paid off. Her former manager convinced a hiring manager to meet with her.

That led to a final panel interview, where she delivered a demo just like she would for a client.

She crushed it!

And..

Within 24 hours, she had a job offer for a $230K remote role!

Her best advice for others transitioning?
✔ Don’t just shadow - add value. Treat your SkillBridge like a real job.
✔ Build trust with your team. Show them what you can do!
✔ Stay connected. Your network can open doors even after the internship ends.

SkillBridge isn’t just an internship.

It is truly a launchpad.

Your transition can change your life (..if you’re willing to put in the work and take the right approach).

Start Your SkillBridge Success Story!

On our SkillBridge Locator, you can search and apply opportunities across the United States.

This Week's Featured Jobs:​
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🌿 Human Resources Intern - This internship for Sutter County, CA allows you the opportunity to learn about operations, customer service, and program development through collaboration with other departments. You will seek to create and enriching and dynamic work environment for all employees!

🤝 Sourcing & Recruiting Intern at Mount Indie | Based in San Diego. In this role, you will partner with government contracting companies to build their teams across the US and OCONUS locations. You’ll also benefit from mentorship by industry leaders and gain access to our top-notch training programs, fostering your passion for the recruiting process.
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📞 Corporate Recruiter at Leaf Home | Multiple location options. This role will teach you the process of a full-cycle recruiting service as you will look to fill roles in US and Canadian markets by sourcing, interviewing, and delivering qualified diverse candidates. It’s a great opportunity to learn the recruitment industry and best practices.
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Have a great week!
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Kathy + Andrew
Career PCS

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