In this special Ask Me Anything session, we had an insightful discussion on the job market, guided by the experiences of Launch School's founder, Chris Lee. Chris spent the first part of the hour presenting the most recent Capstone data. The remainder of the session was an engaging and interactive Q&A, providing participants with the opportunity to inquire about Launch School and the current job market, drawing from Chris's extensive knowledge and experience.
00:00 - Intro
03:48 - Presentation on Capstone data
25:36 - Capstone become harder to get into because of the change in the market?
27:39 - Why was Go from Capstone and replaced with Python?
28:26 - Have you seen a change in the job titles that Capstone Grads are taking?
30:02 - What can a Capstone participant do to get a job offer sooner rather than later as durations increase across the board?
33:02 - Is there normally a dip in hiring at the end of the year, or is that unique to 2023?
34:36 - How does this downturn compare to the other two that you've experienced?
36:34 - Is the Core Curriculum changing in response to the changes in the market?
39:00 - Was there a reason for the decrease in Capstone enrollment at the end of 2023?
39:47 - How do salaries in other countries compare to US-based salaries?
42:13 - How are Capstone grads who already have jobs doing through this downturn?
44:48 - Do you think that the duration to accepted offers would be shorter if people were willing to work in-office instead of just remote?
46:04 - Have you talked with any hiring managers and gotten their perspective on the current market?
47:52 - What portion of Capstone participants already have a college degree of some kind?
51:15 - Generally speaking, are Capstone grads able to advance well in their jobs after getting hired?
52:34 - Have you noticed any strategies that have emerged from this market that are particularly helpful or unhelpful?
54:33 - Are there any Capstone grads who are creating their own companies?
55:16 - What is the acceptance rate into Capstone?
55:43 - Is there ageism in the market?
58:06 - Are there Capstone grads being hired into ML or AI roles?
1:01:41 - Should students take the same approach to the Core Curriculum now as they have in past years? Is the advice the same?
1:05:30 - Do you think that Capstone grads who have experience in the tech sector have an easier time in Capstone?
1:08:15 - Are students who only complete Core equipped to get jobs without doing Capstone?
1:12:09 - What can Core students do to help prepare for behavioral interviews?
1:17:25 - What are you most excited about in terms of Capstone grads entering the market in 2024?
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