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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 9 MIN

How Bootcamp Grads Can Use Open Source Contributions to Land Jobs

from The Career Change Podcast with Fexingo: Switching Fields, Bootcamps, and Reskilling · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna explore how contributing to open source projects can be a powerful way for coding bootcamp graduates to build credibility, demonstrate real-world skills, and stand out to employers. They discuss specific platforms like GitHub and First Timers Only, the types of contributions that carry weight, and how one bootcamp grad used open source pull requests to land a job at a mid-size SaaS company. The hosts also address common fears like imposter syndrome and offer practical steps to get started, even for complete beginners. This episode is packed with actionable advice for career changers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive tech job market without a traditional computer science degree. #OpenSource #BootcampGrads #GitHub #CareerChange #TechJobs #CodingBootcamp #Reskilling #JobSearch #PortfolioBuilding #ImposterSyndrome #FirstTimersOnly #SaaS #PullRequests #TechCareer #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Lucas and Luna explore how contributing to open source projects can be a powerful way for coding bootcamp graduates to build credibility, demonstrate real-world skills, and stand out to employers. They discuss specific platforms like GitHub and First Timers Only, the types of contributions that carry weight, and how one bootcamp grad used open source pull requests to land a job at a mid-size SaaS company. The hosts also address common fears like imposter syndrome and offer practical steps to get started, even for complete beginners. This episode is packed with actionable advice for career changers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive tech job market without a traditional computer science degree. #OpenSource #BootcampGrads #GitHub #CareerChange #TechJobs #CodingBootcamp #Reskilling #JobSearch #PortfolioBuilding #ImposterSyndrome #FirstTimersOnly #SaaS #PullRequests #TechCareer #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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