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Bootcamp grad here. Honestly, I don't think it really matters what bootcamp you go to. I think the defining factor for getting a job depends on what you did bef
by jakegarelick 10y ago
Bootcamp grad here. Honestly, I don't think it really matters what bootcamp you go to. I think the defining factor for getting a job depends on what you did before the bootcamp. If you're a college dropout (like me) don't even think about it. However, if you've had a successful career in your field and want to make a switch, you should have no issue getting a job.
As far as the most respected bootcamps, based on who I've talked to I would say App Academy, Hack Reactor.
- cylinder 10y agoDo you mean had a successful career in a non-tech field and making the switch?
- jakegarelick 10y agoYes, that's correct. My cohort had a former music teacher go straight to a front-end role at Apple. We also have graduates working at Salesforce, Coursera, a16z, and others - to my knowledge none of these people had prior tech experience. My running theory is that companies know what they're getting into with a bootcamp grad, and what is important to them is that the candidate is a quick learner, hard working, and motivated. Someone unproven like a college dropout, or someone who has worked retail for the past few years will have a much harder time proving that.
- cylinder 10y agoInteresting. What would you say is the average age of these people? Would you say a 31 year old would be on the "older" side comparably?
- jakegarelick 10y agoAverage age I would say is mid to late 20's. I believe the youngest in our cohort was 20, and the oldest was around 40. I think a 31 year old would fit in just fine.
- skylark 10y agoHack Reactor grad here. I was 24 when I went through the program, and was the second youngest person. You'd feel right at home being 31.
- cylinder 10y agoI'm more concerned with job outcomes and long term career prospects than the course itself though.
- jakegarelick 10y agoIf you are concerned with outcomes I would strongly recommend not going to HR or an affiliated school. There has been internal conflict about the declining quality of cohorts, and I believe the 97% hiring statistic is no longer accurate. I went to a HR affiliate and have been unemployed for the past five months since I have graduated. I can't comment on App Academy because I have not taken their course.