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I am one of the first cohort of Udacity to complete Front End Web Developer Nanodegree. However, when I applied for a developer job(something called Udacity Exp

I am one of the first cohort of Udacity to complete Front End Web Developer Nanodegree. However, when I applied for a developer job(something called Udacity Experience Program) on their career site, few weeks after I got an email describing I am not a good fit for the role. I have been looking for an entry level developer job for last couple of months. During job interviews when I mention regarding the Certification Program from Udacity or discuss on the projects that I did it does not ring a bell to most of interviewers. Agreed I learned a ton on front-end development from the program but so far the nanodegree has not really helped me in my job search. It will be interesting to see if Udacity can gather and publish data on number of nanodegree holders getting developer jobs after completion.

Alex3917 11y ago
Are you looking for jobs at startups? If so, it's going to be difficult to get hired regardless of your training if you've never worked in the field before. This is just due to some quirks about the economics of the industry. It's much easier to get hired at a dev shop, work there for a year or two, and then apply to work at a startup or large company after that.
- subrat_rout 11y ago
  Right. Few startups and dev shops that I have interviewed in SF Bay area are looking for those developers (2-5 years experience) and the market here is crazy for experienced ones. Few days ago I posted on HN (Who wants to be hired) even to work for free as an intern for couple of weeks but so far has not received any response.
  - Alex3917 11y ago
    Interesting, maybe it's different in NYC due to all the money in media, fashion, healthcare, and other industries where tech is more peripheral. Recently I've also seen some folks have success after regularly attending the weekly hack nights for their technology of choice, and then get hired after a couple months of that.
brianbreslin 11y ago
where geographically are you looking?
- subrat_rout 11y ago
  In SF Bay area. But considering relocation option. Due to several bootcamps in bay area the market is flooded with bootcamp graduates ( I am a bootcamp graduates too). So it is fiercely competitive job market especially for junior developers position.
Crusoe123 11y ago
Do you have other finished projects in your portfolio? Or is the Nanodegree the only thing you have? If it's the latter then I am not surprised, since you can't really get a job based on just one finished course, it's best to showcase what you've learned by building stuff and putting it on github or alike.

Alex3917 11y ago

Are you looking for jobs at startups? If so, it's going to be difficult to get hired regardless of your training if you've never worked in the field before. This is just due to some quirks about the economics of the industry. It's much easier to get hired at a dev shop, work there for a year or two, and then apply to work at a startup or large company after that.

subrat_rout 11y ago
Right. Few startups and dev shops that I have interviewed in SF Bay area are looking for those developers (2-5 years experience) and the market here is crazy for experienced ones. Few days ago I posted on HN (Who wants to be hired) even to work for free as an intern for couple of weeks but so far has not received any response.
- Alex3917 11y ago
  Interesting, maybe it's different in NYC due to all the money in media, fashion, healthcare, and other industries where tech is more peripheral. Recently I've also seen some folks have success after regularly attending the weekly hack nights for their technology of choice, and then get hired after a couple months of that.

brianbreslin 11y ago

where geographically are you looking?

subrat_rout 11y ago
In SF Bay area. But considering relocation option. Due to several bootcamps in bay area the market is flooded with bootcamp graduates ( I am a bootcamp graduates too). So it is fiercely competitive job market especially for junior developers position.

Crusoe123 11y ago

Do you have other finished projects in your portfolio? Or is the Nanodegree the only thing you have? If it's the latter then I am not surprised, since you can't really get a job based on just one finished course, it's best to showcase what you've learned by building stuff and putting it on github or alike.