Careerist
Average Rating4.61
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Careerist is a US-based career accelerator offering online courses in Software QA Engineering, QA Automation, QA Bundle that includes manual QA and QA test automation and UX/UI Design. Careerist is designed to help students learn the skills needed to land a tech job. They are committed to making tech education accessible, and creating new career opportunities for individuals who want to get into the tech industry. Over 1,000 companies in 40 states now employ Careerist...
Careerist is a US-based career accelerator offering online courses in Software QA Engineering, QA Automation, QA Bundle that includes manual QA and QA test automation and UX/UI Design. Careerist is designed to help students learn the skills needed to land a tech job. They are committed to making tech education accessible, and creating new career opportunities for individuals who want to get into the tech industry. Over 1,000 companies in 40 states now employ Careerist graduates, and 57% work remotely!
Careerist's training programs include live classes, an internship, career coaching, and mentorship. The live lessons are recorded so students can review them whenever it works for their schedule.
Careerist aims to help people fulfill their career aspirations and land high-paying, inspiring jobs in the tech sector. Careerist students receive 1:1 Career coaching and mentoring. Students will learn how to effectively search for a job, answer interview questions, and how to significantly increase their chances of getting hired.
Careerist was formerly known as JobEasy.
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AnonymousAccount Executive • Student • OnlineMay 29, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceSuccess Story: Transforming My Career with Careerist
When I first considered transitioning into a tech career, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information and the steep learning curve. However, enrolling in Careerist turned out to be the best decision I ever made. The program's structured curriculum and hands-on approach provided a clear pathway to achieving my career goals.The instructors at Careerist were not only industry experts but also exceptional mentors who were always willing to go the extra mile. T...When I first considered transitioning into a tech career, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information and the steep learning curve. However, enrolling in Careerist turned out to be the best decision I ever made. The program's structured curriculum and hands-on approach provided a clear pathway to achieving my career goals.The instructors at Careerist were not only industry experts but also exceptional mentors who were always willing to go the extra mile. Their real-world insights and practical tips were invaluable, making complex concepts easier to grasp and apply. The small class sizes ensured that I received personalized attention, and the collaborative environment fostered a sense of camaraderie among my cohort.
One of the highlights of the program was the focus on real-world projects. These projects allowed me to build a strong portfolio that showcased my skills and made me stand out to potential employers. The career services team was instrumental in preparing me for the job market. They provided comprehensive support, from resume building and mock interviews to networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Thanks to Careerist, I landed my first job in tech sales at a reputable tech company just a few months after graduating. The skills and confidence I gained through the program have set me up for a successful and fulfilling career in technology. I highly recommend Careerist to anyone looking to break into the tech industry. It is an investment that truly pays off.Farida of Careerist
Community Manager
Jun 13, 2024
Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with Careerist! We're thrilled to hear that our program provided you with the structure, support, and hands-on experience you needed to successfully transition into a tech career. It's heartening to know that our instructors served not only as experts in their field but also as mentors who went above and beyond to ensure your success. We take pride in our small class sizes and collaborative environment, which aim to provide personalized attention and foster a sense of community among our students. We're delighted that our focus on real-world projects helped you build a strong portfolio and stand out to potential employers. Congratulations on landing your first job in tech sales, and we're confident that the skills and confidence you gained through our program will continue to serve you well in your career. Thank you for recommending Careerist, and we wish you continued success and fulfillment in the technology industry!- AnonymousStudent • QA Automation+Python bootcamp • OnlineMay 09, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great Course!
The course has great material for anyone at any skill level. As a whole I enjoyed the classes. It's online so you can attend classes from home. Please give then a chance they will not disappoint you.Farida of Careerist
Community Manager
Jun 13, 2024
Thank you very much for your great review! We're very glad you enjoyed the course! - AnonymousStudent • Manual And Automation QA Bundle bootcamp • OnlineMar 16, 2024Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Motivated, Inspiring, informative, and supportive
I am enjoying the Careerist Bootcamp; I completed the Manual QA course and began with Automation Training. However, you also need to do self-learning and keep up with the determination
I am currently still learning, I have completed an ISTQB certification, which can make me stand out as well. Furthermore, the Internship gave me a bit of confidence in handling tight deadlines.
Instructors are helpful, and customer service is top-tier.
Note: you need to do extra work while lea...I am enjoying the Careerist Bootcamp; I completed the Manual QA course and began with Automation Training. However, you also need to do self-learning and keep up with the determination
I am currently still learning, I have completed an ISTQB certification, which can make me stand out as well. Furthermore, the Internship gave me a bit of confidence in handling tight deadlines.
Instructors are helpful, and customer service is top-tier.
Note: you need to do extra work while learning, they have enough information to get you a job.
Farida of Careerist
Community Manager
Apr 09, 2024
That's wonderful to hear! Glad you're enjoying the Careerist Bootcamp and finding value in the courses. Keep up the great work and best of luck with your continued learning and job search! - AnonymousGraduate • Software QA Engineering • OnlineAug 17, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Excellent
Max is an excellent teacher and leader. Although my internship was held virtually, it felt as though I was in a physical classroom. I was originally nervous but made it through. I am proud to say that I enjoyed being Max’s student! - AnonymousStudent • Software QA Engineering • OnlineJul 27, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Great
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- AnonymousGraduate • Systems Engineering bootcamp • OnlineJul 16, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
Disappointing Experience
I recently had an unfortunate encounter with Careerist Bootcamp, and I must say that my experience was extremely disappointing. I joined the program with high hopes and expectations of gaining valuable career skills and guidance, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a scam.
From the beginning, there were red flags that I should have recognized. The promises made during the recruitment process seemed too good to be true, and I should have been more cautious. The bootcamp claimed ...I recently had an unfortunate encounter with Careerist Bootcamp, and I must say that my experience was extremely disappointing. I joined the program with high hopes and expectations of gaining valuable career skills and guidance, but unfortunately, it turned out to be a scam.
From the beginning, there were red flags that I should have recognized. The promises made during the recruitment process seemed too good to be true, and I should have been more cautious. The bootcamp claimed to provide comprehensive job placement assistance and guaranteed career success, but in reality, it was nothing more than empty promises.
Once enrolled, I quickly realized that the program lacked substance and failed to deliver on its commitments. The curriculum was poorly structured and lacked depth. The instructors lacked expertise and were unable to provide meaningful guidance or support. The promised networking opportunities and connections with industry professionals were non-existent.
To make matters worse, when I attempted to reach out to the program's support team for assistance or clarification, I was met with unresponsiveness and indifference. It became evident that their main objective was to take my money rather than genuinely help me in my career development.
As a result of this experience, I not only wasted my time and energy but also lost a significant amount of money. It is disheartening to see that there are dishonest organizations preying on individuals who are genuinely seeking to improve their careers.
I strongly advise anyone considering Careerist to proceed with extreme caution. Do thorough research, seek reviews from reliable sources, and be skeptical of any program that makes extravagant promises without concrete evidence of their effectiveness.
Farida of Careerist
Community Manager
Apr 08, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with Careerist Bootcamp. We take feedback seriously and are committed to addressing any concerns raised by our students. Your insights are valuable to us, and we'll investigate this matter thoroughly to ensure improvements are made. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. If there's anything we can do to assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out. - AnonymousGraduate • Sales Engineering bootcamp • OnlineJun 09, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Misleading
This is an overpriced course which you can learn online on your own. Everything that is taught in this bootcamp is common sense. I titled this as “misleading” because the sales reps pitch things that are not even offered once you start the course (I.e., the automated JAS system). According to the sales reps JAS was supposed to apply for companies on my behalf, which is a major selling point, however, once you finish the course you notice that this isn’t true. The JAS system only gathers ...This is an overpriced course which you can learn online on your own. Everything that is taught in this bootcamp is common sense. I titled this as “misleading” because the sales reps pitch things that are not even offered once you start the course (I.e., the automated JAS system). According to the sales reps JAS was supposed to apply for companies on my behalf, which is a major selling point, however, once you finish the course you notice that this isn’t true. The JAS system only gathers a bunch of jobs, which you could find on other platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.; however, you have to submit the applications yourself.
Another thing the sales team failed to communicate was the “internship”. The internship is not really an internship. It’s more like an additional 4 weeks of regular class. ITS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. You literally breakout in small groups and pretend to be in a meeting with your peers…
Had I known all this I would have went with a different bootcamp that is a lot cheaper and can get me a job in tech.Farida of Careerist
Community Manager
Apr 09, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience with our course did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide clear and accurate information to all our students, and we apologize if there was any misunderstanding regarding the features of our program, such as the JAS system and internship. Your feedback regarding these aspects will be reviewed, and we'll take steps to ensure better communication moving forward. We appreciate your honesty and insights, as they help us improve our offerings. If there's anything else we can do to address your concerns or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly. - AnonymousGraduate • Sales Engineering bootcamp • OnlineMay 25, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Amazing, Inspiring, Encouraging
Careerist is a nice bootcamp with great resources and people who are willing to help you advance your Career. Saule Smailova is an amazing, knowledgeable, informative mentor. I really appreciate her patience with helping me grow in my career. Saule is a wonderful asset to the Careerist Team! - AnonymousGraduate • Sales Engineering bootcamp • OnlineApr 30, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Sales Engineering Training is a rip off
I enrolled in the Sales Engineering Program for $3,250 in January 2023. The positives- the teachers are seasoned Sales Engineers and the other students are very nice. The cons- you will not have enough technical skills to get hired as an SE after completing their program. Please don't let social media stars tell you you will be able to; they were hired during the pandemic. The market is full of new SE's trying to find jobs. Back to Careerist- It is more like an intro SE course, but they...I enrolled in the Sales Engineering Program for $3,250 in January 2023. The positives- the teachers are seasoned Sales Engineers and the other students are very nice. The cons- you will not have enough technical skills to get hired as an SE after completing their program. Please don't let social media stars tell you you will be able to; they were hired during the pandemic. The market is full of new SE's trying to find jobs. Back to Careerist- It is more like an intro SE course, but they don't tell you that. Careerist acts like you will be able to get an SE job right away when you have your first appointment/phone call to pay for the course. The course slides are not anything you can't Google or find on YouTube. There is no homework. Everyone passes the end of class mock interview and 5-10 minute student demo presentation. They pretend like you won't pass but you will. The non-tech "mentors" do not provide any tech insight and give wrong advice by asking you to lie on your resume saying you have skills that you do not. My Careerist group had 70+ people and not one of us have gotten an SE job in 4 months. I reached out to previous groups from the November and December cohorts and they haven't found SE jobs either. A handful of them have gotten jobs in Tech sales not SE. The price for the class is not worth it. They sell you a dream but you will NOT be able to get an SE job simply by taking the Careerist bootcamp even if you have a college degree. The contract they ask you to sign prevents you from suing them or filing a class action law-suit against them. Trust me we want to sue! They also use current Careerist students during the "internship" to sign up new students every cohort. They coach you on how to convince new students to sign up to pay. The internship did not teach us anything new that the classes did not. Dont go into debt to take this program. There are cheaper programs you can find and free resources on LinkedIn. Currently, Sales Engineers need hands-on experience of 3-5 years to get hired. This bootcamp will not be enough. I 100% wish I could get my money back. - AnonymousGraduate • QA Automation+Python bootcamp • OnlineApr 21, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob AssistanceN/A
great courses
I recently completed the "Python QA Automation Engineer" course on Careerist, and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the course material and the instruction. The course is designed for anyone with a basic knowledge of Python who wants to learn how to apply it to QA automation.The course is also very hands-on, which I found to be very helpful. Throughout the course, there are numerous exercises and assignments that help you apply what you've learned. Additionally, t...I recently completed the "Python QA Automation Engineer" course on Careerist, and I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the course material and the instruction. The course is designed for anyone with a basic knowledge of Python who wants to learn how to apply it to QA automation.The course is also very hands-on, which I found to be very helpful. Throughout the course, there are numerous exercises and assignments that help you apply what you've learned. Additionally, the instructors are available to provide support and answer any questions you may have.One of the things I appreciated most about this course was the focus on industry-relevant tools and technologies. For example, the course covers the use of Selenium WebDriver, all of which are commonly used in QA automation.Overall, I highly recommend the "Python QA Automation Engineer" course on Careerist. It's a comprehensive and practical resource for anyone looking to build their QA automation skills using Python. The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging, and the course is well worth the investment. - AnonymousGraduate • Sales Engineering bootcamp • OnlineApr 19, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Pretty Good
I'll review this course in two parts:
Part 1 - The Instructors/Mentors
The instructors are the best part of this course. Their backgrounds are different, and their ages vary, but the care they show is fantastic. They often stayed hours after the official class ended to answer questions; this is where most of the learning starts. Then there were the mentors, each of whom was fantastic. They helped with the tedious nature of building a resume & gave great feedback on how to i...I'll review this course in two parts:
Part 1 - The Instructors/Mentors
The instructors are the best part of this course. Their backgrounds are different, and their ages vary, but the care they show is fantastic. They often stayed hours after the official class ended to answer questions; this is where most of the learning starts. Then there were the mentors, each of whom was fantastic. They helped with the tedious nature of building a resume & gave great feedback on how to improve. However, there is one caveat, be sure to ask what their ratio of students to instructors/mentors is. While the people are great, they can only do so much & if they have a 50:1 balance when you sign up, you won't get the care/time/attention you deserve.
Part 2 - The Curriculum
The material could be more groundbreaking. However, there are few assignments & the workload is more than manageable if you have a full-time job or kids. That said, the information is a little more profound than a Google Search but is still helpful/necessary to speak the language of a Sales Engineer. - AnonymousStudent • Software QA Engineering • OnlineApr 19, 2023Overall ExperienceInstructorsCurriculumJob Assistance
Interesting, but can be better.
I felt like the lessons could have taught more. There was a solid amount of information, but manual QA has so many avenues that their current curriculum isn't enough. The instructors did a good job with their lesson plan. I feel like the mentors do the most. They're very helpful with the entire process.
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Careerist Alumni Reviews Summary
Overall Experience
4.6
Instructors
4.7
Curriculum
4.6
Job Assistance
4.5
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Job Assistance
Includes Housing
Offers Corporate Training
Accepts GI Bill
Licensing
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FAQs
How much does Careerist cost?
Careerist costs around $8,900. On the lower end, some Careerist courses like Software QA Engineering cost $5,900.
What courses does Careerist teach?
Careerist offers courses like Manual And Automation QA Bundle bootcamp, QA Automation+Python bootcamp, Software QA Engineering, UX/UI Design bootcamp.
Where does Careerist have campuses?
Careerist teaches students Online in a remote classroom.
Is Careerist worth it?
Careerist hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 313 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist on Course Report - you should start there!
Is Careerist legit?
We let alumni answer that question. 313 Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.
Does Careerist offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?
Right now, it doesn't look like Careerist offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.
Can I read Careerist reviews?
You can read 313 reviews of Careerist on Course Report! Careerist alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Careerist and rate their overall experience a 4.61 out of 5.
Is Careerist accredited?
Number 22-107