<aside> 💡 Written by Brian Jenney on 10/15/2024
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At Parsity, we’ve always believed that personalized support, whether technical or non-technical, is the key to helping our mentees land great jobs in tech. We work with each mentee individually to ensure they’re not just job-ready, but truly prepared for the realities of a career in software engineering.
Here’s a look at what we’ve achieved together.
Technical Job Search Preparation
We take technical interview prep seriously. That’s why we offer:
• 1:1 Mock Interviews with industry mentors who help mentees sharpen their problem-solving skills.
• Opportunities for mentees to work on real-world projects beyond their capstone, partnering with organizations that allow them to contribute directly to company codebases.
• Monthly Tech Talks where experienced software engineers share their knowledge and advice on the latest technical trends.
• A constantly updated curriculum, where we incorporate mentee feedback to ensure we’re always teaching the most relevant technologies.
Non-Technical Job Search Preparation
We know it’s not just about writing code – it’s about how you present yourself to potential employers. That’s why we offer:
• 1:1 Personalized Feedback on résumés, LinkedIn profiles, GitHub repositories, portfolios, and cover letters.
• Behavioral Mock Interviews to help mentees navigate the soft-skill side of the job search.
• Bi-weekly meetings with our Career Services Coach for individualized guidance.
• Company Introductions to provide networking opportunities with organizations we’ve built relationships with.
The Stats: A Transparent Look at Our Outcomes
Let’s talk numbers.
Between 2021 and 2023, we’ve had 55 mentees enroll in our part-time and full-time programs.
We are a very small program by design.
Of those, 43 mentees have secured jobs in tech-related roles. That’s a 78% overall placement rate. This includes full-time roles, apprenticeships, contract work, and adjacent jobs.