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

Lucas and Luna dive into a surprising stat: 67% of recruiters use LinkedIn as their primary sourcing tool, yet most bootcamp grads treat their profile like a static resume. They walk through the playbook of a real grad—calling her 'Sarah'—who landed a software engineering job in six weeks by optimizing her headline, posting three times a week, and strategically expanding her network. Specific tactics covered: keyword-rich summary sections, requesting recommendations from bootcamp instructors, engaging with company posts, and using LinkedIn Learning to fill skill gaps. The hosts also discuss how to avoid common mistakes like over-posting or spamming connection requests. By the end, listeners have a clear, actionable framework for turning LinkedIn into a job-search engine rather than a digital business card.

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Bootcamp graduates often face a catch-22: they need professional experience to land a job, but need a job to gain experience. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a well-curated GitHub profile can bridge that gap. They discuss what hiring managers actually look for, why open-source contributions—even small ones—signal teamwork and code quality, and how to get started with beginner-friendly projects. Using a concrete example from a bootcamp grad who landed a role after contributing to a popular React library, they break down the steps: fixing documentation, tackling 'good first issue' labels, and keeping a consistent commit history. They also address the myth that only flashy apps matter and explain why a steady stream of small, collaborative contributions often carries more weight. If you're a bootcamp grad struggling to get noticed, this episode offers a practical roadmap to turn your GitHub activity into a powerful career asset.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down salary negotiation for bootcamp graduates — a skill often overlooked in career transitions. They share the story of Maria, a bootcamp grad who lost $10,000 by not negotiating, and contrast it with her coworker who used simple tactics to secure a higher offer. They cover research tools like levels.fyi and Blind, the anchoring technique, the power of competing offers, and timing your ask. Practical, data-backed advice for anyone making a career change into tech.

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Health tech is growing fast, and coding bootcamp graduates are finding new opportunities in digital health. Lucas and Luna explore the specific skills and strategies needed to land a role in this regulated but rewarding field. They discuss the importance of understanding HIPAA compliance, interoperability standards like FHIR, and common entry points such as Epic Systems and Cerner. A bootcamp grad shares their story of transitioning from web development to building patient portals, and the hosts break down how to tailor your portfolio and interview approach for the healthcare sector. This episode is a practical guide for anyone looking to combine tech skills with meaningful impact in healthcare.

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Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is one of the fastest-growing roles in tech, with demand far outpacing supply. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down what SRE actually means—distinct from DevOps—and why bootcamp graduates are uniquely positioned to pivot into this field. They cover the core skills: Linux fundamentals, scripting in Python and Bash, working with APIs, and learning observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana. The hosts walk through practical steps: building a monitoring dashboard as a portfolio project, earning cloud certifications (AWS, Google Cloud), and contributing to open-source incident management playbooks. They also address common objections—like lack of a CS degree or prior ops experience—and share realistic salary ranges for entry-level SRE roles in industries like fintech and e-commerce. If you're a bootcamp grad looking for a career with high impact and strong growth, this episode gives you a concrete roadmap to make the switch.

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Lucas and Luna explore the fastest path from a coding bootcamp into a UX design role. Hosts break down the three pillars of a competitive portfolio: redesign projects, user research artifacts, and accessibility documentation. Lucas shares the story of Maria, a bootcamp grad who landed a fintech UX role by redesigning the Starbucks checkout flow and documenting her usability testing. The episode covers tools like Figma and UserTesting, how to network without a design degree, and why companies like IBM and Google are dropping four-year degree requirements for UX roles. Listeners learn why storytelling in portfolio presentations matters more than pixel-perfect mockups. Also includes a lightweight donation segment early in the conversation.

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Sales engineering is one of the fastest-growing roles in tech, blending coding skills with client-facing communication. In this episode, Lucas and Luna look at how bootcamp graduates can pivot into sales engineering, a role that pays a median salary of $140,000 in the US. They share the story of Maria, a bootcamp grad who went from front-end developer to sales engineer at a major cloud provider, and break down the specific skills employers seek: live demos, solution architecture, and the ability to translate technical features into business value. The hosts also discuss how to tailor your bootcamp projects into a sales engineering portfolio, what to expect in the interview process, and why soft skills can be your biggest differentiator. If you have a technical foundation and enjoy teaching others, sales engineering might be your next career move.

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Data science bootcamps now represent 15% of all coding bootcamp graduates, up from 8% in 2022. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the concrete steps bootcamp grads can take to land a data science role, including which skills to prioritize (SQL, Python, statistics), how to build a portfolio that stands out with real-world datasets, and which companies like Zillow and Etsy actively hire non-traditional candidates. They also discuss the difference between data science and data engineering, common entry points like data analyst roles, and how to network effectively. If you're a bootcamp grad wondering whether data science is a viable path, this episode gives you a realistic roadmap without the hype.

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In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how bootcamp graduates can build a successful freelance career. They discuss the shift from traditional employment to independent consulting, using the example of Sarah, a bootcamp grad who within 18 months grew her freelance web development business to six figures. The hosts break down platforms like Upwork and Toptal, tips for building a compelling portfolio, setting rates, and managing client relationships. They also cover the importance of niching down and leveraging your bootcamp network. This episode offers actionable advice for anyone considering the freelance route, whether as a side hustle or full-time pivot.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle the number one stressor for bootcamp graduates: the technical interview. Citing a 2025 Course Report survey that found 62% of grads rank it as the hardest part of the job search, they break down three targeted strategies. First, they explain why practicing on an actual whiteboard—not just a code editor—builds muscle memory and confidence. Second, they discuss how to tell a compelling story about your capstone or side project, focusing on impact metrics and technical trade-offs. Third, they walk through behavioral questions using the STAR method, with an example from a real pivot from teaching to software engineering. Lucas also shares a three-second breathing technique to stay calm when you're stuck. No fluff, just actionable advice for bootcamp grads preparing for their next interview.

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