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Career Services Support

Students are equipped with both the technical and soft skills training to help them successfully earn a career in tech. These skills coupled with their dedication and hard work has resulted in nearly 90% of our full-time graduates earning technical employment.

Navigating a new industry can be difficult; our career services team have crafted a learning approach that teaches students how to identify goals, research their options and find their competitive edge. This collaborative relationship between students and staff takes hustle and hard work; the process is proven to work when students work the process!

Some of our Career Services sessions include:

Imposter Syndrome & Feedback Workshop

For many students, overcoming the feeling of “I don’t belong here” or “I’ll never be a good enough developer” is often the first hurdle they must overcome. The truth is, even the most experienced professionals face this. We’ll help you identify signs of self-doubt, ways to overcome them, and guide you through constructive ways to give and receive feedback.

Career Inspiration & Exploration

This session focuses on helping students understand and prepare for the career search process. Resources and conversations support students as they determine career goals and keep them motivated in successfully finding their dream job.

Employable You

Professionalism is key when entering the tech industry. Our team works directly with students to identify and fulfill “must-haves” for their in-person and digital presence. Even the smallest details matter, and we support each student as they work toward having a polished approach to the career search.

Interview Prep

As they say, practice makes perfect! It’s important to gain an understanding of the types of behavioral and technical interviews employers use when hiring new talent. Our team works directly with students to provide upfront tips, then does a series of mock interviews –– allowing students to gain important practice and improve their interviewing confidence and skills.

Employer Network

Whether you’re looking to find the career of your dreams at a small or large company, we can help! Our Employer Network is 300+ companies strong, and growing with each week. Graduates go on to work in a wide range of positions at companies of all sizes. Collaborating with our Employer Network allows us to introduce them to new talent and ensure our curriculum always matches the industry’s needs.

Student Outcomes Report

How many graduates earn careers in tech? What percentage of students graduate? Joining a coding bootcamp is a big decision, and transparency is key. Each year, we produce our Student Outcomes Report to illustrate the impact of our coding bootcamps and help prospective students understand the opportunities our programs support.

FAQs

How many graduates earn careers in tech?

What if I don’t know what kind of company I want to work for?

Before joining a coding bootcamp, students should begin the process of researching local companies, tech openings and skills the industry is looking for. It’s important to have some understanding of what your ultimate goals are before joining the program.

Once in the bootcamp, our career services team provides industry insights and employer stories that will help guide your decision-making process. We also give you resources to do additional research on what’s the best fit for you and your career goals.

Are there enough jobs for all of your graduates?

I don't come from a technical background; what kind of job can I expect to get after graduation?

Does every student qualify for career services?

Yes! Every bootcamper is eligible for this support – no matter what bootcamp they’re a part of! While the majority of our students come to Grand Circus for both training and career support, we understand that some may not need them to achieve their career goals — perhaps they are working toward a promotion at their current company, returning to their existing job with new skills or launching their own startup.

What type of mentorship is available to students?

Networking, meetups and creating meaningful connections in this industry is paramount to student success. After six years of tech education, the Grand Circus network has grown to 1,500+ alumni, 300 employers and dozens of organizations excited to help the next generation of technologists. We host a variety of events and workshops to connect you to our community, and make introductions between individuals all the time.

Will you write my resume, cover letters, follow ups?

What kind of career services do you provide alumni?

Career service support doesn’t end at graduation! Graduates continue to get access to our job assistance, are notified about open positions, can set up times to get feedback on their career search or ping the team for a quick question. Additionally, we offer discounts on all of our workshops for alumni, host a variety of meetups in the space and welcome our alumni to inspire the next generation of coders by teaching some of our intro workshops.