I’m really struggling to break into management roles. It seems every job posting demands years of experience and expertise with specific software tools. For instance, many roles request 5-8 years of similar work experience, SaaS know-how, Salesforce admin skills, and familiarity with Hubspot, Zendesk, and other company-specific systems. How are newcomers supposed to acquire these skills when online courses lack practical experience and certifications can be expensive without guaranteeing interviews? Should I ignore these postings or try to self-train on these tools? Also, I’ve come across ServiceNow and am not sure what its role is. Any advice on entering these positions would be greatly appreciated.
hey there, i feel ya on the job hunt struggle. tbh, those requirements are often wishlists. if u meet like 60% of em, go for it anyway! for tools, try free trials or open source alternatives to get hands-on exp. ServiceNow’s like a big IT management platform. networking can help too - maybe find a mentor in ur field? keep at it, you’ll break thru eventually!