#codingbootcamp #techjobs #softwareengineering #techcareer As a Staff Software Engineer at Meta who graduated from a bootcamp 10 years ago, I dive into this crucial question with real data and insights: The current state of the tech job market for bootcamp graduates Promising statistics: 57% decrease in layoffs from 2023-2024 The truth behind bootcamp placement rates (79% employment within 6 months) Realistic salary expectations for new bootcamp grads ($70K-$120K+) How AI is changing entry-level software engineering roles The silver lining: New AI-related opportunities for bootcamp grads My 3 essential criteria for making bootcamps worth it in 2025 Personal insights from my own bootcamp-to-Meta journey If you're considering a coding bootcamp in 2025 or know someone who is, this honest assessment breaks down everything you need to know. Jonny 📲 CONNECT WITH ME ► LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnykvids ► Instagram → https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKimLife ► Threads → https://www.threads.net/@jonnykvids 👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more software engineering insights! #meta #codingbootcamp #techcareer #softwaredeveloper
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I went to hack reactor in 2015. Back then, I think out of 60 students only 3 didn’t get a coding job afterwards. I eventually also made it to meta and now make 650k a year as a senior. The coding bootcamp changed my life.
I was one of the bottom students in my bootcamp. Despite this, the friends there I met referred me to jobs. First was the brother of the owner. I got a job after only 2 months out of bootcamp. Second was with a friend at his marketing agency. I would have left the field if I didn’t go to bootcamp. I’m sure my network wouldn’t have been as strong if I went to traditional schooling. I’m now a Wordpress developer. I don’t get paid much, but the freelance jobs are countless. I work this, along with my full time.
AI will not replace hair dressers! Just sayin.
Not worth it in 2025. People like yourself promoting the idea is just survivorship bias. Nobody goes on YouTube or LinkedIn to say they didn’t get a job after a year of trying.
I have not attended a bootcamp. I took the traditional route. So, my thought is that: Isn't kicking out people that aren't performing well a good thing. I don't see why that should call into question their placement numbers. If they place 79% of capable, motivated people, that is a great number. The military from which I assume the word bootcamp is borrowed does the same. If you appear to be hopeless as a potential soldier based on your performance in the program, they kick you out I am told.
I work in tech as a clinical researcher and have always been interested in learning to code. Being able to work on the wearables that I develop studies for is my goal! In your opinion, what are the best bootcamps in 2025?
Coding bootcamp/ hackathons learning the python computer language?? Python AFTER Javascript is learning soup & soup shapes 🤗
It is really hard to choose one there are tones of them… I am browsing to see how should one?
With all the information you know, what coding bootcamps would you recommend?
I am also Johnny K, can I do what you do?