9-Step Roadmap to Land Your First Power Platform Job (+ Free PDF Download!)

Want to land your first Power Platform job but not sure where to start? 🔰

Despite what the recruiters and job posts are telling you, you don’t need years of experience.

However you do need to set a clear goal, and a drive to start working towards that goal - and I’ve got you covered.

I've been reflecting on what I would do differently if I had to start all over tomorrow.

I put together the 9 exact steps I would follow to break into the industry starting today.

👉 And yes… there’s a FREE PDF download you can grab right now below!

Here’s the game plan that will give you the best chance at success 👇

1️⃣ Open Your Power Platform Developer Account
➡️ Set up your Microsoft Developer Environment. (I show you how in this video: https://youtu.be/admc0EoQ7Wo?si=v-r2OpeG1mOFHmgu)

2️⃣ Use ChatGPT To Generate A Use-Case
➡️ An issue I've heard commonly is people don't know what to build when getting started. Think of a problem you care about and feed it into your Generative AI of choice, explaining your situation.

3️⃣ Combine The Core 3
➡️ Use Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse to build an end-to-end solution that shows you get how the platform works.

4️⃣ Build Dataverse and Data Skills
➡️ Learn how to design tables, relationships, and leverage Dataverse security.

5️⃣ Document Your Projects
➡️ Create a portfolio with screenshots, videos, and short write-ups explaining what you built and why. You can use a personal website, or to lower friction, use LinkedIn Articles.

6️⃣ Learn in Public and Engage with the Community
➡️ Share your builds on LinkedIn. Engage with other makers and get your name out there.

7️⃣ Study and Pass the PL-900 Certification
➡️ People have a lot to say when it comes to certifications, but in my opinion, they can get you through the door. Get this entry-level cert while you’re building. It adds credibility to your profile.


8️⃣ Apply to 3 Power Platform Jobs Daily
➡️ Even if they’re not the "perfect role"! Show potential employers your projects - real work speaks louder than CVs.


9️⃣ Stay Consistent (1 Hour a Day Beats 4 Hours Once A Month)
​➡️ Small daily actions build big results. Consistency will set you apart.