EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 9 MIN
How Bootcamp Grads Can Break Into Remote First Companies
from The Career Change Podcast with Fexingo: Switching Fields, Bootcamps, and Reskilling · host Fexingo
Episode 14 of The Career Change Podcast explores why remote-first companies are often more accessible to bootcamp graduates than traditional offices. Lucas and Luna break down the hiring practices of companies like GitLab, Zapier, and Automattic, revealing how async communication and outcome-based evaluation can level the playing field for self-taught developers and career changers. They discuss specific strategies for adapting your bootcamp portfolio, improving your written communication, and positioning yourself as a candidate who thrives without constant supervision. Listeners will learn how to identify remote-first companies during the job search, what red flags to avoid, and how to leverage their bootcamp experience to land a role that offers both flexibility and growth. By the end of the episode, you'll have a concrete action plan to target companies that hire for skills over pedigree. #RemoteFirst #BootcampGrads #CareerChange #TechJobs #AsyncCommunication #GitLab #Zapier #Automattic #CodingBootcamp #Reskilling #SelfTaughtDeveloper #JobSearchStrategy #RemoteWork #PortfolioTips #HiringPractices #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Episode 14 of The Career Change Podcast explores why remote-first companies are often more accessible to bootcamp graduates than traditional offices. Lucas and Luna break down the hiring practices of companies like GitLab, Zapier, and Automattic, revealing how async communication and outcome-based evaluation can level the playing field for self-taught developers and career changers. They discuss specific strategies for adapting your bootcamp portfolio, improving your written communication, and positioning yourself as a candidate who thrives without constant supervision. Listeners will learn how to identify remote-first companies during the job search, what red flags to avoid, and how to leverage their bootcamp experience to land a role that offers both flexibility and growth. By the end of the episode, you'll have a concrete action plan to target companies that hire for skills over pedigree. #RemoteFirst #BootcampGrads #CareerChange #TechJobs #AsyncCommunication #GitLab #Zapier #Automattic #CodingBootcamp #Reskilling #SelfTaughtDeveloper #JobSearchStrategy #RemoteWork #PortfolioTips #HiringPractices #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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