How much time should I expect between starting a UX design boot camp, doing a job placement program with portfolio building to landing my first gig? I hope to be able to work quickly because I’ll have 15-20/week devoted to learning.

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I’m a tech lead for my company’s entire design Org. If you’d like some help or conversation from the talent side of HR for most companies don’t be afraid to shoot me a DM.

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Would love to chat with you 1:1! I’m looking to switch as well. Have 6 years of experience in tech as QA & PM. Which boot camp are you considering ? DM if you can. :)

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AVOcademy and IDF

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Sadly due to the glut of people coming out of bootcamps its becoming harder to find good opportunity. Good luck 🤞

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The one I’m looking at does. I’m giving myself a 5 month lead. Surely that’s enough time to land a job 😅

It took me about 5 months, graduated May 2020 and found a job late September 2020. This was peak covid so the job market was rough

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