Degree vs Bootcamp vs Self-taught: Who's Most Employable? | Arc.dev
Whether you’re a self-taught developer, attended a coding bootcamp, or did a degree, eventually you have to actually find a job. So which learning pathway is most likely to lead to actually landing one?
David believes it comes down to two key factors: timing and knowing how to sell yourself.
And here’s what you need to know to ensure that you stand out as the best candidate — regardless of how you learned to code!
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🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Which path is better?
02:00 Time is the key
02:40 You have to sell yourself
04:01 Outro
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🧑💻 About:
David Roberts has 20+ years of experience in the software development industry. With a passion for building high-performing engineering teams, he later led talent acquisition teams to help recruiters find the best developers. Today, David is Arc's Head of Developer Relations and is focused on helping developers achieve career success.