Sep 16 2008 4:06PM GMT
Posted by: Barney Beal
CRM strategy,
CRM careers
What certification is most suitable for today’s CRM practitioner? How much demand is there for people certified in PeopleSoft CRM? Is a good idea for someone just graduating from college to go the consulting route? What’s the best way for someone who’s been working at a consulting firm to break out and run their own consulting practice?
Looking for answers to questions like these and information about CRM career trends, SearchCRM.com turned to Jeff Tanner and Bruce Culbert. Jeff is the Associate Dean of Research at Baylor University and also runs a CRM consulting practice. Bruce is the CEO of myCRM Career, a site dedicated to helping CRM professionals connect and advance their careers. He’s also the CEO of iSymmetry, a recruiting, staffing, consulting and outsourcing firm. The two joined us to speak about their experience in the industry and share insight into trends in CRM staffing and careers. 
In this 14-minute podcast, listeners will learn:
• For someone starting out in CRM, how can they go about getting certified? (1:01)
• Are there some certifications that are on the decline today? Likewise, are some certifications becoming more popular? (3:14)
• Are some candidates more suited for one certification over another, depending on their skill set? (4:59)
• What’s the outlook for CRM consultants? Are they just as in need as ever? (6:41)
• For someone who wants to break into consulting, what would you suggest? (9:20)
This podcast is the third in a four-part series on CRM career trends. Look for the other podcasts on this page:
CRM technology in today’s CRM careers
CRM training and CRM education for today’s careers
How are CRM strategy trends influencing today’s CRM careers? (coming Sept. 23)
Sep 9 2008 2:58PM GMT
Posted by: Barney Beal
CRM careers
Where can sales, marketing and service professionals get training to advance their careers? What schools have CRM programs at the undergraduate or graduate level? What degree will best serve a CRM practitioner in their day-to-day job?
Looking for answers to questions like these and information about CRM career trends, SearchCRM.com turned to Jeff Tanner and Bruce Culbert. Jeff is the Associate Dean of Research at Baylor University and also runs a CRM consulting practice. Bruce is the CEO of myCRM Career, a site dedicated to helping CRM professionals connect and advance their careers. He’s also the CEO of iSymmetry, a recruiting, staffing, consulting and outsourcing firm. The two joined us to speak about their experience in the industry and share insight into trends in CRM staffing and careers.
In this 12-minute podcast, listeners will learn:
- Should a practicing CRM professional go back to school for an MBA — or is another degree more suitable? (0:56)
- As a prospective student, what should I look for in a CRM course or program? (2:13)
- How many “CRM-specific” programs are out there and at which universities? Should CRM professionals consider those programs as opposed to training in specific areas like sales, service, marketing or a specific CRM system? (3:58)
- Where can you find information about CRM training and education? (8:53)
This podcast is the second in a four-part series on CRM career trends. Look for the other podcasts on this page:
CRM technology in today’s CRM careers
CRM certification issues and CRM consulting outlook (coming Sept. 16)
How are CRM strategy trends influencing today’s CRM careers? (coming Sept. 23)
