u/Knikkey wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
So, to wrap it up into 1 sentence, Formation’s main pull is that it helps you in preparing for the hiring process, but just from the interview onwards? For me, I think I have decent skills as a self-taught, so I don’t really need help with creating projects or learning tech. I’m
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
Yeah we work on fundamental skills and those people that got those jobs mentioned did not have portfolios - they openly showed up as entry level and crushed technical interviews at top companies. In this market it's just almost impossible to get those opportunities and you might end up a bit lost between "I need a portfolio!" and "I need strong fundamentals!".
In think in a perfect world the fundamentals are sufficient to kickstart your career but we'll see if the market agrees or not in Q4 2023.
Referrals are a complex topic and are not all equal, for example:
1. Referral from another Fellow
2. Referral from a mentor
3. Referral from a team member
4. Referral from a partnership/b2b connection with Formation
5. Support in finding referrals from your own network.
Not all referrals are equal and effectiveness depends on the market.
So in summary - we don't guarantee any referrals and you shouldn't join at all for referrals - it's a part of a broader networking support we provide and you should count on getting broad job hunt support.