Where to Go From Here?
Now that you know how to highlight your skills, start writing your resume and show the world what you’re capable of doing. You will likely tweak your resume a lot as you apply to more positions and get more familiar with what jobs in your field are looking for.
If you’re still figuring out where to apply, try reading How to Get a Job After Graduating a Coding Bootcamp.
If you’d like to learn how to effectively brush up on your interview skills, read Mock Interview Techniques for Tech Job Searchers.
And for tips on how to start building your network as a mobile developer, check out Professional Networking at Virtual Conferences: How to Connect Online.
Key Takeaways
- Write your resume with Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) in mind.
- Include your past work experience, even if it’s not related to tech.
- Show how your previous work experience relates to the work you’ll be doing in your new role.
- If you have no tech work experience, treat projects you’ve worked on like jobs.
- Focus on your accomplishments and make it clear to your reader why they’re important.
- Put the most relevant and impressive accomplishments at the top of each section.
Have any thoughts on how to write a great resume after a coding bootcamp? Or have any follow-up questions? Join the forum discussion below!
About the Author
Jay Strawn is a full-time iOS Developer and boot camp graduate. He’s worked as a bootcamp instructor here at Kodeco, and has volunteered at tech organizations to review resumes and help people practice interview skills.
