People ask "how can I interview for TOP ServiceNow talent if I don't know much about ServiceNow". This episode teaches you
- The 3 Characteristics of TOP ServiceNow talent.
- Creating "hard to fake" questions that reveal those characteristics.
- Setting up virtual test environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Understanding the limits of personal performance
- Success on ServiceNow, without ServiceNow
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
nullEDGE is a first of its kind virtual conference for ServiceNow professionals with a 40 speaker lineup focusing on delivering valuable insights you can use in your instances NOW.
nullEDGE is on Oct 17, so REGISTER NOW.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Jace Benson
- Jeff Jessie
- The Chuck Tomasi You Never Knew
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
Ever felt the post go live blues? Ever noticed momentum waning after a deployment? In this episode we explore ways to improve YOUR growth and success while keeping ServiceNow an engine of innovation in your enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Power of User Councils for your ServiceNow Platform
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
"How do I learn ServiceNow" is an ever more complicated question with how rapidly AI is changing the ecosystem.
CJ & The Duke make the case to still learn platform fundamentals alongside AI.
They also give tips on how AI might help accelerate your learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Duke's questions to ChatGPT
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
We recently saw a ServiceNow competitor say it takes "days, weeks, months" to do "even simple things" in ServiceNow. Those who know how to build, know how silly this sounds. But yet, customers still sometimes find themselves in this predicament. We investigate how and why.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 89 - Getting better at Communication
Ep 115 - The Power of User Councils
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
New to ServiceNow and can't get passed the recruiter layer? Seasoned ServiceNow veteran looking to freelance?
In this episode we talk to elite ServiceNow talent finder, networker, and master of threading the needle between customer need and resource preference. Stephanie Fairbanks has been in the ServiceNow game since the beginning and has a massive ready-to-rock network.
Discover her inside scoop!
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
Part 2 of our networking episode digs deeper into the practical, tactical side of building & sustaining meaningful networks.
Special guest Tim Woodruff returns to advocate those to whom networking isn't natural.
We tackle the "ick factor", mental models, building systems, and break down non-verbal cues so you can network like a boss at ServiceNow Knowledge25 and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Networking Part 1
- Jace Benson, founder of AI In A Box
- Tim Woodruff on LinkedIN
- SN Pro Tips by Tim Woodruff
- Pre Order the ServiceNow Development Handbook 4e
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
Back like we never left! In this episode, we tackle a topic we somehow haven't covered yet: how to network.
With ServiceNow Knowledge25 on the horizon we want you at your best networking game. We dive deep into
- why introversion can be your networking superpower,
- paying into the "Karma Bank"
- the paradox of energy investment
- being memorable
and so much more.
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
We talk with Philip Elliott about his journey into and passion for the ServiceNow HR module.
Philip Elliott on LinkedIn
Philip Elliott on Youtube
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is just some guy.
Success on ServiceNow isn't JUST a factor of a good deployment. There's a number of disciplines and mindsets that go into building and maintaining a successful ServiceNow experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- The Power of Stakeholder & User Councils
- Establishing ServiceNow Architecture Standards
- Documenting ServiceNow Deployments
- Getting Better at Communication
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ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
It can be challenging translating your past work experience into value, especially when you're new to the ecosystem.
In this episode we talk about how understanding scale, type, and agency in work can help bridge the narrative gap.
We hope this helps you increase number and success of your interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Titans of ServiceNow - Travis Toulson
- Role Explanations
--- ServiceNow Admin
--- ServiceNow Implementer
--- ServiceNow BA
--- ServiceNow Engagement Manager
--- ServiceNow Architect (Episode 1 & Episode 2)
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
Every month or two we see a thread asking for questions to ask ServiceNow job candidates.
This episodes covers some strategies and question samples you can ask... even if you aren't a ServiceNow developer!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Glide Aggregate
Thanks to our sponsors,
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- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
ServiceNow Platform Analytics Workspace is awesome! Rob and Mitch from Vividcharts join us for a discussion about how to prepare for a migration from traditional dashboards to this new framework.
ABOUT VIVIDCHARTS
Check out VividCharts
Reporting Audit Service
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
Everyone talks about transparency and leadership, but you won't achieve that without an audience. We break down the reasons and methods for ServiceNow platform owners and consultants to set up user and executive councils for their ServiceNow programs.
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
In celebration of labor day, we talk about how do you know you're doing GOOD labor, and how to make sure your labor isn't exploited.
And we conclude with a titanic labor that the ServiceNow community needs to address.
ALSO MENTIONED:
- Getting Better at Communication
- CSDM with Mark Bodman
- The Truth About Customization vs Configuration
- Document Your Solutions
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
We discuss some practical methods for bringing the chaos of ServiceNow implementations under control
ALSO MENTIONED:
- Robert's Rules of Order
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
The difference between an adequate and expert ServiceNow expert is comfortably receiving abstractions and translating them into specific action. Break the mindset of being an order taker. The difference between great success and poor results can be due to your clarifying lense, in addition to your dev skills.
ALSO MENTIONED:
- Episode 38 - Outcomes, outcomes, outcomes, outcomes
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
Jace isn't just passionate about Tech, but also how it's sold. Learn how is "buy once and own it" philosophy lead him to create "AI In A Box", an AI you can install in your own environment to perform task summaries. All the security, privacy, and compliance you want, at a criminally low price.
Check out https://ai.ina.box/
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
OG of ServiceNow OGs, Chris Nanda, joins us to talk about ServiceNow development, what makes a good architect, and what ServiceNow success looks like.
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media
Coaching is a necessity, even for seasoned vets. We differentiate between coaching, mentoring, and training. We discuss the difficulty of keeping up with ServiceNow and how hard it is to understand how solutions are *supposed* to work.
Mentioned:
- Ep 67: Asking for Help
- Chillz Muzik on Fiverr (our theme song performer)
Thanks to our sponsors,
- Clear Skye the optimized identity governance & security solution built natively on ServiceNow.
- Magic Mind the world's first mental performance shot. Get you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CJANDTHEDUKE20 at checkout. Claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/cjandtheduke
ABOUT US
Cory and Robert are vendor agnostic freelance ServiceNow architects.
Cory is the founder of TekVoyant.
Robert is the founder of The Duke Digital Media