If you’re thinking about joining a coding bootcamp, then this episode is for you.
My guest for this episode is Ramone Smith, a Certified Digital Career Strategist. Ramone has experience in providing career coaching and job search services for technical bootcamp students and alumni. He has worked as a career coach, and job search consultant in various technical bootcamps such as Springboard, Udacity, and Flatiron School. He has also worked as a career coach for Per Scholas.
Ramone was also a Customer Success Manager at Indeed.com, ensuring that clients maximize their investment in advertising their open jobs on Indeed’s online platform.
During our conversation, we explored a variety of topics, including:
What types of jobs does Ramone specialize in coaching people for, and what are the key skills needed for success in those roles?
What are Ramone’s job searching insights from his time at Indeed.com?
What specific examples of events and networking activities that can enhance your chances of landing a tech job, as recommended by Ramone?
What are some examples of freelance opportunities post-bootcamp that can help jumpstart your tech career?
Whether you're a recent bootcamp graduate, a seasoned tech professional, or someone looking to break into the industry, this conversation will give you some practical advice and inspiration for achieving your career goals in the software engineering space.
Do you want to learn more on how you can conquer your coding bootcamp and have a successful tech career? Check out more helpful info from Ramone Smith at https://techcareerguides.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Are companies more open to hiring straight out of bootcamp?
02:28 Is bootcamp the best route for anyone trying to “break” into tech?
08:33 Ramone’s tips for job-hunting on sites like Indeed?
11:08 Ramone’s examples of tips for landing a tech job after completing a bootcamp
25:27 What are some red or green flags to look for when looking for a tech bootcamp to join?
35:15 Unrealistic bootcamp expectations
49:04 Do they still drug test for these jobs?
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