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What do bootcamp grads that work at the bootcamp after their program do?

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u/michaelnovati replied · · edited
Hi, I can share what I've seen on this. I've worked with a lot of people who have worked at their bootcamps, other bootcamps, both immediately after, and part time later on while they start their job. Everyone has their own reasons but these are the patterns I've seen, anecdotal and I don't have meaningful raw data: 1. To make money while job hunting. If you are expecting a long job hunt anyways why not make some extra money along the way. 2. Re-review the materials and solidify them. Most people feel like the bootcamp is a whirlwind and they like being able to re-review (in order to teach) the materials again. 3. Get resume experience. Yes it might be framed as "software engineer" work and that's probably what you are referring to, but others will frame it as an instructor or mentoring role and anything on the resume helps. 4. Because they like teaching. Some people like to teach and mentor others and they just like doing this. These are the people that might stay on a bit longer after they get a job.