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This is a cool startup. I was learning frontend code throughout 2020 using another online learning platform who I won't name because I don't want to dilute the
by colmvp 6y ago
This is a cool startup. I was learning frontend code throughout 2020 using another online learning platform who I won't name because I don't want to dilute the purpose of this post.
My biggest issue with these companies is they don't provide a pathway to go from education to IMO what is truly the hardest part of the process: landing your first entry level position.
I ended up hiring an ex-tech lead / senior dev to mentor my personal development. He helped guide me through the job application process and suggested technical areas for me to strengthen. He gave me tips to increase my visibility to companies, the same ones he did as a junior. I would imagine there's thousands of people who finished some bootcamp/online curriculum and are lost trying to find their first technical job.
I would've loved for a company with a learning platform to help fast-track new graduates to applying to entry level positions especially given the platform acting as a first filter.
- mrborgen 6y agoI totally agree that getting your first job is one of the hardest things about the process. Which is why we've dedicated an entire module in the Frontend Developer Career Path to "Getting Hired". At our current price point though ($19/month), we're not able to do any hand-holding to help people get their first job (which tends to require that). But we are going to launch price tiers which will allow us to give more career help, as the perfect school IMO definitely ensures that you get a job at the end :)