A recruiter asked why I haven’t done a finance bootcamp. I’ve got a degree and work experience, but now that’s not enough? Are bootcamps the new gatekeeping credential, or are they actually worth doing?

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No, that recruiter probably is getting a kickback in some way.

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I would wish that’s somehow a curveball to see how you respond. Weird question though

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That is odd . A graduate degree seems like it would be more of a gatekeeping credential than a bootcamp

If a degree and experience aren’t enough, there will probably be some other issues down the road. I remember when tech bootcamps were all over the place, don’t think even those hold weight today.

That’s a really common frustration, sometimes it feels like the bar just keeps moving higher. Bootcamps can help in some cases, but they’re not always the deciding factor, especially if you already have a degree and experience. If you’d like, I can connect you with a job search specialist who helps finance professionals highlight their background without feeling pressured into extra credentials. You can share your resume with him at georgerobinsonhiringteam . gmail . com

WTF is a bootcamp? Legit have never heard of one…

You should boot this recruiter and send him to a camp.

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