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"The job hunt is 95% individual effort. And... no bootcamp can guarantee you a job." - Mais Aroq (Junior Dev) Bootcamps can accelerate a jump into tech, but be skeptical of shortcuts. To get the most out of your time, try adding 5 steps to your bootcamp plans: 🧵🧵🧵Permalink On twitter.com
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1) Research skill alignment • Look at the job descriptions for the area you want to work • Collect a list of skills you see there • Intersect JD skills with bootcamp offeringsOn twitter.com
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2) Verify credibility After you have theoretical alignment, verify by asking recruiters or developers at the companies how they assess and hire. Credentials and certifications are not all equal, and many companies struggle to hire from unconventional backgrounds.Permalink On twitter.com
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3) Study up pre-bootcamp Start your education before the bootcamp. Use free and affordable resources to prime the pump: • freeCodeCamp • coursera • udemy • khanacademyPermalink On twitter.com
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freeCodeCamp coursera udemy khanacademy 4) Network and calibrate in class The cohort will all face the same challenges, but growth will probably be uneven in the beginning, so share with each other: • Referrals • Salary information • Code adjacent info Your network will become a critical asset over time.Permalink On twitter.com
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freeCodeCamp coursera udemy khanacademy 5) Followup with projects New tech skills can go stale fast. Your plan needs include how to your new skills sharp while you hunt after the bootcamp. • personal side-projects • open source repos • hackathons • coding challengesPermalink On twitter.com
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freeCodeCamp coursera udemy khanacademy Stay strong, but temper bootcamp expectations. They are incentivized to over-promise (eg 95% placement job placement is broken by open enrollment). These are my thoughts after hearing how Mais got the most from her bootcamp experience. ZekeAranyLucas/1546426175140028416Permalink On twitter.com
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TLDR; Get the most out of your bootcamp. 1) Research alignment 2) Verify credibility 3) Study beforehand 4) Network and calibrate 5) Followup projectsPermalink On twitter.com