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How Bootcamp Grads Can Use Open Source Contributions to Land Jobs
Lucas and Luna explore how contributing to open source projects can be a powerful way for coding bootcamp graduates to build credibility, demonstrate real-world skills, and stand out to employers. They discuss specific platforms like GitHub and First Timers Only, the types of contributions that carry weight, and how one bootcamp grad used open source pull requests to land a job at a mid-size SaaS company. The hosts also address common fears like imposter syndrome and offer practical steps to get started, even for complete beginners. This episode is packed with actionable advice for career…
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