How did you find your time on the bootcamp?

My time at Northcoders was intense. However, as intense as it could get, it was always equally rewarding. The bootcamp and more importantly the tutors really helped me realise my potential and they fostered the development and growth of my technical knowledge.

What were you doing before the Bootcamp?

Prior to my leap of faith into the world of technology, I was a Logistics Manager for an industrial printing company. As different as my previous job role was to my current role, I learned plenty that could be transferred.

Soft skills like great communication, problem-solving skills and importantly working towards targets as an individual and also as part of a larger team. People often picture a software engineer tuned in with their headphones on coding away and while this can be true for portions of your career, every day you will need to function as a team, whether that be pair programming or as part of your daily stand up. Soft skills are as important as your ability to code.

What was the support like on the course?

I really couldn't quite believe how great my mentor was, I felt like I hit the lottery in terms of support but the interesting thing was that when I spoke to other students with different mentors everyone felt the same. The mentor/tutors are genuinely passionate about software development and I personally found this made listening to their advice and lectures so much more engaging.

How much support did you receive from Northcoders with your job search after the course?

During the bootcamp I had one to one career session to help customise my CV so that it was suited to the technology industry. We had presentations that helped us prepare for interviews and even how to deal with 'imposter syndrome' once we were employed.

What advice would you give to anyone thinking about applying?

If you enjoy problems solving and independent learning, there is a good chance you will enjoy software development. My advice would be to make sure you're honest with yourself and ensure you commit time consistently to improving.