You Conquered Code. But No Interviews. Here's Why.
Zubin Pratap
You did it. You wrestled with syntax, debugged cryptic errors, and emerged victorious. You built projects, earned a certificate, and finally feel like a "real" developer.
Then reality hits.
The endless scroll through job boards. The tailored resumes that vanish into digital black holes. The automated rejection emails that sting a little more each time. The LinkedIn profiles of "experts" who make it all look so easy. The sinking feeling that you're back at square one, only now with a mountain of new skills that no one seems to value.
You're not alone.
This isn't just a "coding problem." This is the universal struggle of job hunting, amplified by the unique challenges of a mid-career pivot. Remember that soul-crushing feeling of applying for jobs after college? The pressure to network, the fear of interviews, the constant self-doubt?
Now imagine doing that again, but in a completely new field where you have no track record, no connections, and no "insider knowledge." You're not just competing with other bootcamp grads; you're competing with experienced engineers who have years of industry experience and established networks.
You're facing a system designed to favor the young, the connected, and the "perfect" candidates. You're fighting an uphill battle, armed with a new skillset but without a map to navigate the treacherous terrain of the tech job market.
The truth is, learning to code is only the first step. The real challenge is mastering the art of career change itself. It's about understanding the unspoken rules, building a compelling narrative, and positioning yourself as the obvious solution to a company's most pressing problems.
That's where I come in.
I don't just teach you how to code; I teach you how to get hired. I leverage my years of experience on the hiring side to give you an unfair advantage, revealing the hidden strategies and mindset shifts that separate the "struggling" from the "successful."
Ready to stop just learning code and start building a career?
Remember – You don’t need to feel like an engineer. You just need to be like one and do the things they do. The feeling will follow.
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1. Wondering what learning to code actually means?
Becoming a coder is much more than just "learning to code" some languages. When I got hired at Google, for example, I didnt know 3 out of the 4 languages I had to write every day.
If you're still wondering if coding is right for you then I recommend:
My FreeCodeCamp Course --> Before You Learn To Code (Video).
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2. Inner Circle (Free Preview Included)
Our personalized, intensive mentorship program designed to help career changers go from zero to software developer—and actually get hired. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re ready to commit, we’ll walk with you every step.
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3. Dev30
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It’s our 30-day JavaScript sprint focused on building real projects, learning in public, and creating a network in tech.
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