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Bryan
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How to land a job after full stack web developer program?
Im going to take a full stack web development bootcamp at my local community college. Do you think I’ll have a good chance of landing a job after getting my certification?
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Chirayu Rupani
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Chirayu’s Answer
Here are some steps you can take to land a job after completing a full stack web developer program: Build a strong portfolio: Showcase your skills and projects you've worked on during the program to potential employers. Attend job fairs, reach out to alumni, and connect with other professionals in the industry. Stay up to date with the latest technologies and continue to improve your skills through online tutorials or additional courses. Make sure they are specific to the job you are applying for and highlight relevant skills and experience. Look for job openings that match your skills and experience and apply to as many as possible. Research the company, prepare answers to common interview questions, and practice interviewing with a friend or mentor. After the interview, be sure to follow up with the employer to express your interest in the position and inquire about the status of your application.
Jacob Barnes
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Jacob’s Answer
tl;dr: yes, but you'll probably need to put in more work to find a good position.
I'd like to share an anecdote about myself and a life long friend.
I graduated from a university with a B.S. in Information Technology. Because of an internship and cooperative education opportunity, I was fully employed before I graduated. During this time, my friend had stopped attending college and didn't have plans to return. He never attended any sort of formal training for software development and instead self studied, gaining proficiency in PHP. This all occurred ~10 years ago.
Today, our careers mirror one another's very closely. My friend has no certificates, no degrees, and is compensated similar to myself. Currently he does development for AWS and NodeJs.
The major difference between our career stories is he had to put in a lot more work to find the right positions. He was passed over dozens of times for lack of a degree, but eventually, every time he was in the market, he did find great opportunities based on his prior experience and demonstrated knowledge.
Yes, you will be able to find a great position, but you'll need to put in work and be prepared for a lot of interviews. It will help to have a robust portfolio and work examples on sites like Github. Most interviews will involve a technical interview, you will need to be able to answer correctly based on the technologies listed in the job's prerequisites.
You may have to deal with other obstacles. For instance, you may need to move. The friend I've been using as an example moved to Oklahoma for a position many years ago. He's since started a family and has changed to a remote position, but he had ~8 years experience at the time to back up his ability to deliver for a remote position. However, I also had to move. My family and I packed up and moved to Denver for better job opportunities and it was one of the best decision we've ever made.
All of this is to say, yes, the bootcamp is an excellent launching pad. You will face more obstacles along the way when compared to a typical college grad, but by no means will you end up wasting your time if you're willing to keep applying and interviewing. You don't need to settle for less either. As long as you can demonstrate you grasp the technologies required, you will be able to secure great positions. The certificate doesn't really matter, its what you'll learn during and continue to improve upon afterwards that'll set you up for a rewarding career.
I'd like to share an anecdote about myself and a life long friend.
I graduated from a university with a B.S. in Information Technology. Because of an internship and cooperative education opportunity, I was fully employed before I graduated. During this time, my friend had stopped attending college and didn't have plans to return. He never attended any sort of formal training for software development and instead self studied, gaining proficiency in PHP. This all occurred ~10 years ago.
Today, our careers mirror one another's very closely. My friend has no certificates, no degrees, and is compensated similar to myself. Currently he does development for AWS and NodeJs.
The major difference between our career stories is he had to put in a lot more work to find the right positions. He was passed over dozens of times for lack of a degree, but eventually, every time he was in the market, he did find great opportunities based on his prior experience and demonstrated knowledge.
Yes, you will be able to find a great position, but you'll need to put in work and be prepared for a lot of interviews. It will help to have a robust portfolio and work examples on sites like Github. Most interviews will involve a technical interview, you will need to be able to answer correctly based on the technologies listed in the job's prerequisites.
You may have to deal with other obstacles. For instance, you may need to move. The friend I've been using as an example moved to Oklahoma for a position many years ago. He's since started a family and has changed to a remote position, but he had ~8 years experience at the time to back up his ability to deliver for a remote position. However, I also had to move. My family and I packed up and moved to Denver for better job opportunities and it was one of the best decision we've ever made.
All of this is to say, yes, the bootcamp is an excellent launching pad. You will face more obstacles along the way when compared to a typical college grad, but by no means will you end up wasting your time if you're willing to keep applying and interviewing. You don't need to settle for less either. As long as you can demonstrate you grasp the technologies required, you will be able to secure great positions. The certificate doesn't really matter, its what you'll learn during and continue to improve upon afterwards that'll set you up for a rewarding career.
Jeff Keator, MBA
Cybersecurity Professional
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Jeff’s Answer
Prospects in many technical areas including web development are robust. My expereince has been you should focus on theseareas to secure a lucrative and rewarding role:
1) Skills - you should expect to commit to lie-long learning as technology changes very rapidly
2) Experience - you should leverage gig opportunities to gain experience and broaden your exposure to various techniques
3) Networking - focus on building your network every day. Leverage school, internet groups, local meetups, etc.
While each of these areas can be challenging, a career in web development will be worth the effort and is an excellent choice.
I wish you all the best of luck in your pursuit.
1) Skills - you should expect to commit to lie-long learning as technology changes very rapidly
2) Experience - you should leverage gig opportunities to gain experience and broaden your exposure to various techniques
3) Networking - focus on building your network every day. Leverage school, internet groups, local meetups, etc.
While each of these areas can be challenging, a career in web development will be worth the effort and is an excellent choice.
I wish you all the best of luck in your pursuit.
Elliot Jordan
Web Developer
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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Elliot’s Answer
People have done it and its possible but you'll most likely need to promote yourself as well. Look out for any placement opportunities they might provide and look on the job boards as well. Bootcamps are a good starting point, but honestly how job-ready you are afterward will be based on the quality of the bootcamp and how hard you worked/studied. Realistically I think you'll be more employable AFTER you've been building things and coding a while. Six months to a year is enough time I would think before you are really developing your chops. And don't be too picky at first - welcome what opportunities you can get even if part time, internship, short-duration, or temporary. Accumulate your best work into a Portfolio site you show to interested employers. Put an ad in your local paper advertising your services along with sending out resumes and interviewing. Its true there is a lot of work out there but its also a very competitive landscape. Really focus deeply on the foundational basics at first. All the fun advanced stuff later...Good luck! (And you're welcome :)
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Bryan
Maria Brown, CISSP
Application Security Engineer
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Tempe, Arizona
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Maria’s Answer
Full stack web development is an excellent career! You should have good prospects after this certification, but job hunting on Indeed, LinkedIn and other online job sites can be hit and miss so, in addition online job hunting, I recommend in-person networking whenever possible.
In my experience, networking in the industry is the best way to land a job. Three top ways to network include local developer meetings, conferences, and code camps. These all provide opportunities to expand your skills, network, and potentially land a job because they are often sponsored by companies looking for talent.
Developer groups can be found on meetup.com. Examples of code camps include Chicago Code Camp https://www.chicagocodecamp.com/ and Desert Code Camp in Phoenix https://www.desertcodecamp.com/about. Examples of conferences include International JavaScript Conference https://javascript-conference.com/ and PyCon https://us.pycon.org/2023/.
Web development is transforming based on the cloud and containerization. If your bootcamp doesn't cover cloud serverless development like AWS Lambdas, containers like Docker, and container orchestration like Kubernetes, I strongly recommend self-learning these areas because they are the future.
As a full stack web developer who transitioned into an Application Security career, I can tell you that secure coding and development skills are critical and will definitely strengthen your job opportunities. Consider joining the non-profit organization OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project). OWASP has an abundance of secure coding resources whether you are a member or not.
In my experience, networking in the industry is the best way to land a job. Three top ways to network include local developer meetings, conferences, and code camps. These all provide opportunities to expand your skills, network, and potentially land a job because they are often sponsored by companies looking for talent.
Developer groups can be found on meetup.com. Examples of code camps include Chicago Code Camp https://www.chicagocodecamp.com/ and Desert Code Camp in Phoenix https://www.desertcodecamp.com/about. Examples of conferences include International JavaScript Conference https://javascript-conference.com/ and PyCon https://us.pycon.org/2023/.
Web development is transforming based on the cloud and containerization. If your bootcamp doesn't cover cloud serverless development like AWS Lambdas, containers like Docker, and container orchestration like Kubernetes, I strongly recommend self-learning these areas because they are the future.
As a full stack web developer who transitioned into an Application Security career, I can tell you that secure coding and development skills are critical and will definitely strengthen your job opportunities. Consider joining the non-profit organization OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project). OWASP has an abundance of secure coding resources whether you are a member or not.
Maria, thank you!
Bryan
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am delighted to hear that you have the passion in technology.
I don’t think you need to worry about getting a job on web development. There is a high demand on web developers. However, you may need to keep yourself update on latest technology and gain some experience.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Always keep an eye on latest tech development especially on web
2. Learn new web programming languages from time to time
3. Explore freelance or intern opportunities
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
I don’t think you need to worry about getting a job on web development. There is a high demand on web developers. However, you may need to keep yourself update on latest technology and gain some experience.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Always keep an eye on latest tech development especially on web
2. Learn new web programming languages from time to time
3. Explore freelance or intern opportunities
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
This was super helpful, thank you!
Bryan
Dimple Shanbhag
software development
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Pleasant Hill, California
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Dimple’s Answer
Hi Bryan,
Bootcamp will introduce you to the a little bit of everything that is required for you to start on the full stack journey. You will have to put in a lot of work after and have a good portfolio and plenty of git commits to showcase. Use the https://100dayscss.com/ challenge or the dribble challenge to improve and showcase your skills. Keep yourself updated on latest technogies and prepare to learn constantly. Good luck in your full stack journey.
One other important bit about the bootcamp, use all the services they provide post bootcamp in prepping your resume and getting interview ready(attend mock interviews).
Bootcamp will introduce you to the a little bit of everything that is required for you to start on the full stack journey. You will have to put in a lot of work after and have a good portfolio and plenty of git commits to showcase. Use the https://100dayscss.com/ challenge or the dribble challenge to improve and showcase your skills. Keep yourself updated on latest technogies and prepare to learn constantly. Good luck in your full stack journey.
One other important bit about the bootcamp, use all the services they provide post bootcamp in prepping your resume and getting interview ready(attend mock interviews).
Basil T T
Developer
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Basil’s Answer
Congratulations on completing your full stack web developer program! Here are some steps you can take to increase your chances of landing a job:
Build a portfolio: Create a portfolio of your best web development projects to showcase your skills and experience to potential employers. Your portfolio should demonstrate your ability to develop both front-end and back-end code, as well as your knowledge of web development frameworks, libraries, and tools.
Network with other developers: Attend local meetups, conferences, and other events to network with other developers in your area. Join online communities such as LinkedIn, Reddit, or GitHub to connect with other developers and potential employers.
Apply for jobs: Search for job postings online and apply to positions that match your skills and experience. You can also reach out to companies that interest you directly to inquire about any job openings.
Prepare for interviews: Be prepared to answer technical questions and demonstrate your knowledge of web development technologies during interviews. Practice answering common interview questions and be prepared to discuss your portfolio projects in detail.
Continue learning: Keep up-to-date with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices to stay competitive in the job market. Take online courses, attend workshops or conferences, and contribute to open-source projects to continue building your skills and experience.
By following these steps and being persistent in your job search, you can increase your chances of landing a job as a full stack web developer. Good luck!
Build a portfolio: Create a portfolio of your best web development projects to showcase your skills and experience to potential employers. Your portfolio should demonstrate your ability to develop both front-end and back-end code, as well as your knowledge of web development frameworks, libraries, and tools.
Network with other developers: Attend local meetups, conferences, and other events to network with other developers in your area. Join online communities such as LinkedIn, Reddit, or GitHub to connect with other developers and potential employers.
Apply for jobs: Search for job postings online and apply to positions that match your skills and experience. You can also reach out to companies that interest you directly to inquire about any job openings.
Prepare for interviews: Be prepared to answer technical questions and demonstrate your knowledge of web development technologies during interviews. Practice answering common interview questions and be prepared to discuss your portfolio projects in detail.
Continue learning: Keep up-to-date with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices to stay competitive in the job market. Take online courses, attend workshops or conferences, and contribute to open-source projects to continue building your skills and experience.
By following these steps and being persistent in your job search, you can increase your chances of landing a job as a full stack web developer. Good luck!