#7 Bridging Bootcamps to Careers: Graduate Schemes as the Launchpad with Lindsay Jopson

In this conversation, Lindsay Jopson, the global head of engineering at Vista Group, shares insights into the tech industry, particularly focusing on graduate programs and bootcamps. Lindsay discusses his journey from being a developer to a leadership role, the value of graduate programs, and the differences between traditional education and bootcamps. He emphasizes the importance of hard and soft skills, the need for diversity in hiring, and offers practical advice for bootcamp graduates entering the job market. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lindsay Jopson and Vista Group
02:47 The Journey from Developer to Leadership
05:54 Understanding Graduate Programs
08:48 Bootcamps vs. Traditional Education
11:52 Hard Skills and Soft Skills in Graduate Programs
14:59 Advice for Bootcamp Graduates
18:08 The Importance of Diversity in Hiring
21:00 Navigating the Graduate Intake Process
24:00 Common Mistakes and Final Thoughts