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Why Your Bootcamp Certificate Isnt Enough Anymore
Lucas and Luna dig into the gap between finishing a coding bootcamp and actually landing a job. With bootcamp graduation rates up 30% since 2024 but placement rates dropping, they explore what separates candidates who get hired from those who don't. The episode centers on a case study from a 2025 General Assembly graduate who applied to 140 roles before getting an offer — and what he did differently after the first 100 rejections. Lucas brings data from a new report by the Council on Integrity in Results Reporting showing that portfolio quality and network referrals now matter more than…
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