I began my job search this spring with mixed feelings. Sure, I felt great about all the work I did while at Launch Academy. I had just spent 18 weeks neck-deep in code and I was delighted at the progress I made, but what would actual employers think? Would they think less of me because I was a bootcamp grad? Would they even give me the time of day?

Leading up to the first week of the job hunt, I was lucky enough to receive preparation on how to approach landing a job. Members of my cohort and I had practiced our elevator pitches, practiced mock interviews where we answered technical questions and even solved whiteboard problems, but would I really be able to impress a seasoned developer?

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