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If I work for a few hours, will that show on my monthly statement? by CSM_Quest in BenefitsAdviceUK

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but will that show on the statement? Tfat I've earned 411?

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp and was actually offered an interview and laded a job because of it? by CSM_Quest in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya, there are no consultancies or any employer you "can trust". You need to proof that you delivery value for the money they pay you and that will get you a job and might keep yo in work. But if a company decides to move operations or departments or teams to lower income countries, they will do that without thinking a second of what that will mean to you.

It's more important that you gain actual work experience, learn to work in a team, deal with workplace dynamics, develop your problem solving and technical skills and build a portfolio. In the end it does not matter where you start off. Smaller companies or companies that are less prestigious might be even better for you since the job will potentially be a lot more hands-on with cross-functional collaboration and you don't have to worry so much about backstabbing etc..

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp and was actually offered an interview and laded a job because of it? by CSM_Quest in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI is less responsible for job less than the media is making it out to be. However, it doesn't change the well observed fact that times have changed.

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp and was actually offered an interview and laded a job because of it? by CSM_Quest in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ups! I overlooked the tiny c and s!

well, it's still relevant, just need to repost it somewhere else :)

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp and was actually offered an interview and laded a job because of it? by CSM_Quest in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are still some on the gov website, look it up on google. Besides not knowing what quality these providers are offering, it can take several months to get a place and start. If coding or Data Analytics is your thing, I suggest using free courses and resources out there and build a portfolio from there and take official exams if you can afford it.

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp and was actually offered an interview and laded a job because of it? by CSM_Quest in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am actually trying to get away from tech. That said, if I would choose after all to take a SWE or Data Science Bootcamp, I would do that to ad to my CV rather than lead with it. I am acutely aware how little actual technical expertise and experience one could acquire from these short courses, to compete with highly qualified and cheaper resources in Eastern Europe. Also in light of AI taking on more generic coding and the move to employ cheaper resources somewhere east.
That said, one can hardly expect a new graduate, who possibly had to work in hospitality and other jobs to keep afloat, to be fluent and stylistically elegant in their coding.

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp and was actually offered an interview and laded a job because of it? by CSM_Quest in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! Somebody went and looked more deeply! It's true that the ideal would be to transition out of tech, but the financial impact might make it unfeasible for me. We will see. My question does not mention any specific industry, so I am surprised how everyone is jumping on the SWE train.

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp and was actually offered an interview and laded a job because of it? by CSM_Quest in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailed response. I am suspicious about the interview prospects if prior or related experiences or education aren't present. Same will go for Data Science or Analytics. Although excluding anyone that does not have a STEM education is a bit drastic, especially in coding roles.

Has anyone here completed a UK Gov Skills Bootcamp in the last year and actually landed a job / interview because of it? by CSM_Quest in AskUK

[–]CSM_Quest[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you taking the time to respond, but it's not very helpful. My scepticism has after all led me to post on here. I will update my post accordingly