Re:Coded bootcamps are demanding, yet the real challenge begins post-graduation, as highlighted by the experiences of Berk Akipek during his job search after completing one of Re:Coded’s coding bootcamps.
Hailing from the small city of Kütahya in Türkiye and raised in a family of engineers, Berk initially pursued civil engineering. However, witnessing hissister successfully transition from HR to coding through a Re:Coded bootcamp inspired him to make a career change. He was ready to turn in his career as a civil engineer for a job in tech.
"The bootcamp was hard," Berk stated, reflecting many students' experiences when going through the intensive learning process of acquiring an entirely new skill set. "But it was not the hardest part of my journey. "
Upon completing his Capstone project, Berk immediately started his job search. Applying to over 200 companies, he faced a rough patch. While 90% of Re:Coded alumni typically secure employment within six months of graduating, finding junior roles tested Berk's resolve, leading him close to quitting on one or two occasions. However, the support from coaching sessions and Career Services prevented him from giving up, ultimately helping him secure his current job.
Reflecting on his experience with Re:Coded Careers Services, Berk appreciates the comprehensive education he received during the Backend Bootcamp, covering topics like APIs, databases, operating systems, and Linux terminals. His next step? Delving into more in-depth backend programming languages to work towards becoming a DevOps engineer.
Re:Coded bootcamps are demanding, yet the real challenge begins post-graduation, as highlighted by the experiences of Berk Akipek during his job search after completing one of Re:Coded’s coding bootcamps.
Hailing from the small city of Kütahya in Türkiye and raised in a family of engineers, Berk initially pursued civil engineering. However, witnessing hissister successfully transition from HR to coding through a Re:Coded bootcamp inspired him to make a career change. He was ready to turn in his career as a civil engineer for a job in tech.
"The bootcamp was hard," Berk stated, reflecting many students' experiences when going through the intensive learning process of acquiring an entirely new skill set. "But it was not the hardest part of my journey. "
Upon completing his Capstone project, Berk immediately started his job search. Applying to over 200 companies, he faced a rough patch. While 90% of Re:Coded alumni typically secure employment within six months of graduating, finding junior roles tested Berk's resolve, leading him close to quitting on one or two occasions. However, the support from coaching sessions and Career Services prevented him from giving up, ultimately helping him secure his current job.
Reflecting on his experience with Re:Coded Careers Services, Berk appreciates the comprehensive education he received during the Backend Bootcamp, covering topics like APIs, databases, operating systems, and Linux terminals. His next step? Delving into more in-depth backend programming languages to work towards becoming a DevOps engineer.
