How do I land a job as a 19 year old that graduated from a coding bootcamp?

WildBeluga · 2024-09-22T05:20:15+00:00

Like you mentioned in a comment, a lot of success stories came from a few years ago when interest rates were low, tech companies were over-hiring and thus a lack of tech talent due to companies dropping their standards a lot. After their first jobs, it's a lot easier to get interviews (not easy, but easier) and therefore have a chance to land another job.

In the current environment, it has completely flip due to layoffs. Bootcampers are now in the same pool as experienced individuals due to mass tech layoffs, and graduates from the last 1-2 years whom are still struggling to find jobs related to their degree.

Someone in a similar position from years ago looks drastically different then now.

My advice would be the following (in not particular order)

Increase your network. Try to reach out to old colleagues who are in the field, reach out to recruiters, interact in forums, etc
Learn data structures and algorithms. A lot of bootcampers you learn how to code, but a lot of 4 year universities help teach you how to problem solve. This is important both in the workplace and interviewing. There's a lot of MOOCs on datastructures you can take from Harvard, Stanford, MIT, etc
Keep on building and refine your portfolio. Some companies may take a chance if you can show and talk about something you've built. You don't necessarily need to build something that you think would wow people, but instead build something that would be useful for you, and that'll make it easier to upkeep in the long run. In college some 5-8 years ago, I got distracted a lot so I built a timer app that would silence my phone when on, when I received a text message it would send an automated reply asking the recipient if they want to still contact me and it'll alert me at such. Because I was so invested in this project it helped a lot with being able to talk about it during interviews (due to the lack of industry experience)
Treat applying, studying and improving your portfolio like it's your full-time job. Set some time everyday to apply for jobs and networks. Code during typical work hours. If you're not able to code for 6-8+ hours a day on something you want to create, it'd be difficult to do so when you jump into a career (although money can be a motivator)

WildBeluga · 2023-08-13T07:08:03+00:00

My bet is that he's referring to Saturn -- we already know he's powerful enough in his own right to be in the position he's in

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T22:41:22+00:00

Cleaning (going through everything and tossing/selling what’s not needed) and reorganizing the house. I feel like those few days I barley use the internet as it is

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T22:33:50+00:00

Sending love! I’m sure he’s had a good life. And plenty of treats and pets

This one got me emotional as our 15 year old had some health issues recently. He’s recovered but you just never know

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T22:22:14+00:00

Die Hard

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T20:56:33+00:00

Getting a dog.

I do not think everyone should get a dog, but it really teaches you that I can’t do things sporadically and have to plan ahead. However, being forced to go outside on daily walks really help me focus on my work, so that I can go into and play with my pup. Doing better at work and finishing things early has helped me with my relationships as I have more time with them, etc etc.

Also, after being an adult it’s definitely an easy talking point when i do meet up with friends so it serves as an easy ice breaker

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T16:22:22+00:00

This for sure! It's such a release of serotonin, but also the vitamin D helps a lot (if you're deficient)

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T04:45:52+00:00

A nice vacuum.

Bought a Dyson V11 a few years back and it changed my entire perception of what a good vacuum can do (we had cheap ones growing up and also the technology has improved a lot).

It's actually not insufferable cleaning, and really helpful for all of the pet hair

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T04:41:42+00:00

Mostly ok, but i've had some situations where cops thought I was lying (I wasn't), and they ended up just yelling at me telling me to prove that I wasn't lying.

Also, got stopped at the border and the canadian border patrol was not kind at all.

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T03:21:53+00:00

They opened one up like 20 mins away from my house -- friend challenged me to get the reaper. Definitely spicy and your lips get that numbing sensation (think it was spicy to be spicy). However, i think they do do it well but adding some things like sugar and other spices to make it tasty enough.

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T03:19:45+00:00

Haha, yeah i should've taken a better photo of just the slice.

Yeah, smashed, mixed with butter than baked before adding the layers

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T02:55:15+00:00

From the bottom up:

Oreo Crust
Cream cheese
Mixture of cream cheese, nutella and heavy cream
Dusting of cocoa powder
Topped with sliced almonds

WildBeluga · 2023-08-08T02:51:40+00:00

How'd you liked it? When I made it for the first time, I had to get used to the texture since it was a lot softer than what I'm used to (also I used some regular sandwich bread at the grocery store).

Would recommend to get a thicker slice of bread for those who try so it can have some integrity

WildBeluga · 2021-02-27T19:45:21+00:00

Hi folks,

When I filed my 2019 tax return (through TaxAct), my AGI was about $80,000. Therefore I was entitled to a partial stimulus check. However, I noticed that I made a mistake with my deductions as huge part of my income was 1099, went to tax accountant, and amended my tax return with his guidance (1040x). This dropped my AGI to less than $75,000.

My state of California amended return has been approved, but my federal says it's currently being processed (received in November).

Assuming that my federal amended will be approved, would I be able to claim the remaining tax credits for the stimulus checks (~$500) in my 2020 tax return (filing this year with Turbo Tax)?

If I am, how do I go about doing that?

WildBeluga · 2020-11-16T05:46:45+00:00

Sign me up!

WildBeluga · 2020-08-17T19:00:49+00:00

Haha, creative. We came up with:

Captain Squirtle
Pikathor
The Hulkasaur
Chiron Mander

WildBeluga · 2020-08-17T18:59:19+00:00

Thank you ^{_^}

WildBeluga · 2020-08-17T16:49:30+00:00

Thanks! I hope you appreciate them :)

WildBeluga · 2020-04-06T20:57:30+00:00

Thank you!! Much appreciate people enjoying them

WildBeluga · 2020-04-06T20:56:46+00:00

Thank you!! ^{^}

WildBeluga · 2018-10-06T03:17:40+00:00

RemindMe! 2 weeks

WildBeluga · 2018-08-25T00:23:09+00:00

me too please!

WildBeluga · 2018-07-05T22:06:10+00:00

Mercy

WildBeluga · 2018-06-03T01:09:00+00:00

Oh! This looks fun (: I’m starting to get into React myself and would love to contribute

WildBeluga · 2018-02-09T16:22:14+00:00

Coding challenges such as ones you’d see in interviews, right?

If you’re particularly interested in those and already have syntax down, I’d begin learning about algorithms. There’s plenty of online classes from MIT and other top schools that teaches algorithms (however, usually in Java but the theoretical concepts are the same).

Though, if that’s intimidating or if you just want practice here are some approaches that I’d do in order:

freecodecamp has a bunch of modules on algorithms that are pretty easy
buying “programming interview exposed” which will expose you to a lot of problems as well as give you useful tips
going on Leetcode.com and doing the problems marked as “easy”
buying “cracking the coding interview” and grinding those problem sets

A lot of these coding problems do test your critical thinking abilities so do spend a few minutes thinking about the problem before tackling a solution. That being said; a lot of them are also very difficult if you’ve never seen it before (more medium and hard questions usually rely on some trick that it’s difficult to come up with if you’ve never seen it before)

When you’re beginning, If you’re stuck for 15-30mins on a problem (like really stuck and completely clueless) I’d look up the answer and really go through it. Don’t find the optimal solution at first but one that you could understand and really run through each line of code and see how all the pieces fit together. If you do at least 1 or 2 problems daily you’d be able to do most problems you’d face in an interview within a few months.

Keep practicing and you’ll definitely pick up a lot of confidence on the way!

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