The Power of Bootcamps
45sHighlights the credibility of bootcamps in tech hiring, a topic of debate among self-taught and degree-holding professionals.
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This video features a conversation about how to get hired in DevOps without a traditional tech degree. The speaker shares personal experience and advice on leveraging boot camps, projects, and certifications to build a credible DevOps portfolio.
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[00:01]
Boot Camp as Social Proof
Completing a DevOps boot camp serves as social proof and is recognized by interviewers, especially at technical companies.
[00:15]
Include Boot Camp in CV and LinkedIn
The speaker advises students to include their boot camp completion in their CV and LinkedIn profile, as it adds credibility and recognition.
[00:28]
Projects in CV and GitHub
CVs should include links to GitHub projects, which interviewers review beforehand. Being able to explain projects confidently is crucial.
[00:55]
Professional Certifications
Professional certifications, along with boot camp and projects, are key components of a strong DevOps application, especially for those without a CS background.
[01:08]
DevOps Not Taught in CS Degrees
Computer science degrees do not typically teach DevOps, so the only ways to learn it are through experience, boot camps, or self-study.
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Self-Study Challenges
Self-study makes it difficult to demonstrate a sufficient level of skill to work as a DevOps professional, unlike structured programs.
[01:34]
No Traditional Degree in DevOps
Currently, there is no traditional degree in DevOps, so learning comes from self-study, experience, boot camps, or professional programs.
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Interviewers Ask About Projects
Interviewers always ask questions about the projects submitted in the portfolio, so being prepared to discuss them is essential.
The key takeaway is that a DevOps career is accessible without a tech degree by combining a boot camp, a strong project portfolio, and professional certifications. Being able to confidently discuss your projects is critical to success in interviews.
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What serves as social proof for DevOps hiring?
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What serves as social proof for DevOps hiring?
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Completing a DevOps boot camp.
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What three things are key for a DevOps application?
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What three things are key for a DevOps application?
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Boot camp, projects, and professional certifications.
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Why is self-study difficult for DevOps?
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Why is self-study difficult for DevOps?
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It's hard to demonstrate a sufficient level of skill to work as a DevOps professional.
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Is there a traditional degree in DevOps?
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Is there a traditional degree in DevOps?
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No, currently it's not possible.
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π‘ Key Takeaways
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Boot Camp as Social Proof
Shows how a boot camp can substitute for a degree in the eyes of employers.
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Three-Part Portfolio
Identifies the key components of a successful DevOps application.
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DevOps Not in CS Curriculum
Explains why traditional education doesn't cover DevOps, making alternative paths necessary.
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Interviewers Probe Projects
Highlights the importance of being able to discuss projects in detail.
01:48Full Transcript
[00:01] >> Yeah, I think showing that I have completed a boot camp, a DevOps boot camp. This is like a social proof. And also people recognize you, you know, I then when I was talking with interviewers, they they know who you
[00:15] YouTube. >> So, yeah. So, that's good. I I I usually tell students to actually include it in their CV, to include it in the LinkedIn know, okay, you actually did the boot
[00:28] were applying at a technical company, like they would actually know the the name. So, it's actually beneficial. But, it's good to to hear. It's amazing. >> Yeah. And also, yeah, the projects. I mean, you have to send your CV and your
[00:41] CV normally you have a link to your GitHub, so they can see your projects, you know, beforehand. And that, you know, the projects, if you can explain them confidently, you know, then
[00:55] also the certifications, the professional certifications, because I think if you have these three things, like the DevOps boot camp, yeah, it was super useful for me because I don't have a
[01:08] computer science background, you know. But, also I find that they don't really teach DevOps, you know, if you study computer science. So, the if you study computer science. So, the only way to really learn it is either by
[01:21] experience or through a boot camp like yours, yeah, or self-study. But, yeah, if you self-study, it's a bit difficult to really show, you know, that you have the level enough, you know, to work later as a DevOps.
[01:34] >> Yeah, that's a really good point. So, you can't have a traditional degree in DevOps. That's that's current at least currently it's not possible. So, you self-learning or from experience or like a like a boot camp or a professional
[01:48] program. So, you sent your DevOps portfolio along with your applications to kind of showcase your skills, right? Did they ask you questions about your projects that you sent them? >> Yeah, they always ask. Yes.
