Applying for jobs can be daunting at the best of times\u2014let alone when making a complete career change and trying to break into a new industry. And, with even more uncertainty thrown into the mix by the current pandemic, navigating the world of work is no mean feat. But what if you had access to a complete career-change package? What if there was a way to learn in-demand tech skills and be guaranteed a job at the end of it?
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CareerFoundry<\/a> is an online education provider, offering career-change programs in UX design<\/a>, UI design<\/a>, web development<\/a>, and data analytics<\/a>\u2014some of the most sought-after professions in the tech industry right now. Their flexible online programs come with one-to-one mentorship, expert career support, and a job guarantee. If they can\u2019t help you find a job after six months of graduating, you could be eligible for a full refund. Sound interesting? Keep reading to find out how they fulfill this promise. It is understandable that many people will see changing careers as a risk right now. But in reality, a job in tech is one of your safest bets if you\u2019re looking for job security and a career in which you are constantly developing in-demand skills. CareerFoundry recognizes that it can feel intimidating to put yourself out there and take that leap; having helped over 3,000 people change careers, they\u2019re no stranger to the amount of courage and dedication it takes. To take the pressure off, CareerFoundry offers a safety net in the form of a job guarantee. If you don\u2019t find a job within 6 months of graduating, you could be refunded the entire cost of your program. Unlike many other bootcamps, you don\u2019t need any specific qualifications or a certain number of years of experience in order to be eligible for CareerFoundry\u2019s job guarantee. You do <\/em>need to demonstrate that you are dedicated and committed to finding work. You\u2019ll need to complete the Job Preparation Course\u2014a free module included in your program\u2014and apply for five jobs per week. You\u2019ll also need to regularly touch base with your career specialist, making sure you respond to them within 72 hours and upload your portfolio to various industry websites. Ultimately, most of the job guarantee criteria relate to the things you\u2019ll be doing anyway as part of your job search; there are no unnecessary hoops to jump through! You can find more information about the CareerFoundry job guarantee here<\/a>. So now you might be wondering: Does the job guarantee actually work? CareerFoundry boasts a 96% success rate, meaning that 96% of eligible graduates find a job within six months of completing their program. CareerFoundry graduates go on to work as UX designers, UI designers, web developers, engineers, software developers, and data analysts for major tech giants such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix, and Paypal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Studying online, at your own pace, is great for flexibility. But what about when you need some guidance or a little nudge in the right direction? As a CareerFoundry student, studying independently doesn\u2019t mean studying alone. From day one, you\u2019ll be assigned a career specialist in your timezone who will coach you through your career change with personalized, one-on-one support. You\u2019ll be able to contact your career specialist whenever you need, and you\u2019re guaranteed to hear back from them within 48 hours. This support doesn\u2019t end when you graduate, either. You\u2019ll have continued access to your career specialist\u2019s advice and expertise after finishing your program and in your new career. \u201cI loved how hands-on my career specialist Danielle was. She was really adamant about preparing me for working life,\u201d said Megan<\/a>, a graduate of CareerFoundry\u2019s UX Design<\/a> program. \u201cWe did mock interviews, looked at salary compensation, she even gave me advice on how to talk to your boss or negotiate a higher salary. She taught me all the useful things that you don\u2019t really learn in school.\u201d Aside from the support provided by your career specialist, you\u2019ll also become part of CareerFoundry’s global community made up of students, alumni, mentors, tutors, and career specialists, which is over 5,000 strong, and growing by the day. From fellow students to ex-alumni coming back to offer jobs to new graduates, there is a wealth of support available\u2014and lots of exciting opportunities out there for you to take advantage of. Throughout your program, you\u2019ll be able to connect with your network via informative online meet-ups, where you\u2019ll exchange valuable advice and feedback with fellow students. These online meet-ups include virtual coffee dates where students discuss their career goals, challenges, and life in general, and events such as #IamRemarkable which encourages women and other underrepresented groups in tech to speak out about their experiences in the industry. In addition to this, CareerFoundry sponsors meet-up groups such as Design + Friends<\/a>, a Berlin-based collective of UX and UI designers. Throughout your program, you\u2019re also encouraged to find a study buddy with who you can exchange ideas and peer review one another\u2019s work. This is an excellent way to practice and demonstrate your ability to collaborate\u2014a skill that is paramount in any profession. The great thing about CareerFoundry is that once you graduate, and even once you\u2019ve landed an exciting new job, you\u2019ll always have access to support and guidance from your career specialist. With this lifetime support, you can rest assured that whatever direction you decide to take in your career, you\u2019ll always have CareerFoundry behind you. That kind of tailor-made support and industry expertise is invaluable, especially in these uncertain times. With CareerFoundry, it\u2019s not just about landing your first job and ticking a box; they\u2019re deeply invested in your future career, wherever that may take you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re halfway through your career change program in UX Design<\/a>, UI Design<\/a>, Web Development<\/a>, or Data Analytics<\/a>, you\u2019ll have access to CareerFoundry\u2019s one-month long add-on Job Preparation Course<\/a> which will help you prepare for your new career. Through a personalized career and job search plan, you\u2019ll work together with your career specialist to identify job opportunities that fit with both your experience and aspirations, all the while practicing how to ace interviews, make your cover letter really stand out, and successfully negotiate offers. And that\u2019s not all. On the course, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, the Job Preparation Course covers a wide range of areas designed to make you shine in front of potential employers. But don\u2019t just take our word for it. Here\u2019s what UI design graduate, Martha<\/a>, had to say: \u201cI found the Job Prep Course so useful. It really encouraged me to be prepared for everything. I found my career specialist Andrea to be so supportive\u2014just knowing that she was there to help me navigate any speed bump I encountered was so helpful.\u201d This view is echoed by UI design graduate Michael<\/a>, who explained: \u201cAt first, I wasn\u2019t sure if I really needed to do the Job Prep Course, but my mentor was adamant that it would be useful. I\u2019m so glad I listened! I always felt that I had quite a random variety of job experiences, but the Job Prep Course really helped me to step back and look at the bigger picture. I was able to see how my previous experience, even the jobs that seemed unrelated to UI design, could add value to the roles I was applying for. I was especially grateful for the LinkedIn profile support\u2014it wasn\u2019t something I ever gave much thought, but I now know how vital it is to brand yourself properly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n On average, it takes CareerFoundry students around 2-10 weeks to find a job, with some launching their career via apprenticeships or internships, and others working freelance before securing a full-time role. There is a myriad of ways to start working once you finish your CareerFoundry program, but thanks to the support provided, it\u2019s a relatively quick transition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Changing careers can be scary, but it\u2019s also extremely rewarding once you commit to it. This year\u2019s events have led many people to reflect on how satisfied they really are in their careers, and although we are in uncertain times, CareerFoundry strives to make one thing certain: It\u2019s entirely possible to forge a career you love, and they\u2019ll support you every step of the way. Thanks to the job guarantee, you can rest assured that you will have unlimited guidance throughout the program and beyond. Many previous graduates have benefitted from this and gone on to have successful careers, staying in touch with CareerFoundry and keeping them updated on their most recent roles and achievements. Spoilt for choice, UI design graduate Nattapon<\/a> \u201cgot two job offers at the same time, and only had a week to choose between them. One was UX\/UI at a startup, and the other was pure UX design at a more established company,\u201d he said. \u201cI consulted the career specialists on slack, and they were so helpful in guiding me towards the right decision.\u201d It is worth noting that the job guarantee is still offered amidst the pandemic under the same conditions, so you don\u2019t have to worry. In fact, CareerFoundry recently adjusted their programs to account for the recent shift towards remote working\u2014including how to present yourself and your work remotely, how to tailor your job search to remote roles, networking, and working collaboratively on projects remotely. If you\u2019re unsure about what opportunities are available at the moment, see what CareerFoundry\u2019s head of career services has to say about the current job market and how you can give yourself the best chance of succeeding<\/a>. The bottom line: Don\u2019t give up, as \u201cyou never know where the next opportunity will come from.\u201d Evident from the huge amount of support offered, it\u2019s clear that CareerFoundry works to ensure their students are in excellent hands. Given that CareerFoundry\u2019s job is not considered done until you are settled and happy in yours, why not head over to their website<\/a> and get the ball rolling towards your dream career now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Designed and created by former students, CareerFoundry\u2019s job board, <\/strong>CareerHub, boasts a list of jobs (including privately listed posts!) curated by career specialists and ready for you to grab. Regarding the different ways in which CareerFoundry graduates find work, 58% do so by directly applying to publicly posted positions; 27% find work through networking and referrals, and 15% end up with a job as a result of a recruiter contacting them.
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