Have you had any people move from engineering to sales by using your bootcamp?
Would love to chat with anyone who has gone through this transition. (Engineering -> Sales)
Launch HN: Flockjay (YC W19) – $0-upfront tech sales academy for diverse talent
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#32Great idea, really like what you are doing!
I'm wondering what kind of opportunities are out there for an older engineer through this program? Aka someone that has recently turned 50, has a long career as a programmer, etc, etc.
I've been thinking about sales recently and it seems like there a higher salary/income ceiling, as as I find myself bumping into my own salary limits, this seems like a pretty interesting option.
Anyway, just wondering if this is more a young man's game so-to-speak, or if this program is suitable for us, uh-hm, 'seasoned professionals'.
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#33Great idea, really like what you are doing! I'm wondering what kind of opportunities are out there for an older engineer through this program? Aka someone that has recently turned 50, has a long career as a programmer, etc, etc. I've been thinking about sales recently and it seems like there a higher salary/income ceiling, as as I find myself bumping into my own salary limits, this seems like a pretty interesting opt…
We’ve found qualities like curiosity, conscientiousness, coachability, prior success, and work ethic to be best predictors of success in sales, not age. We’d love to chat if you are passionate about tech and interested in making that transition. Send us a note at hello@flockjay.com
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#34When will the first class graduate? I would like to hire a few people immediately, we could also allow for remote phone / video internships or testing during their course.
Would love to chat. Send us a note at hello@flockjay.com. First batch ready in March.
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#35Great idea, really like what you are doing! I'm wondering what kind of opportunities are out there for an older engineer through this program? Aka someone that has recently turned 50, has a long career as a programmer, etc, etc. I've been thinking about sales recently and it seems like there a higher salary/income ceiling, as as I find myself bumping into my own salary limits, this seems like a pretty interesting opt…
Tons of opportunities. The biggest challenge I face hiring sales folks is the tech aspect. I can teach you discovery and qualification in a few short weeks. It would take me years to teach you about WordPress or I series or PHP. Turning your tech knowledge into a solid sales foundation is easy. Go for it!
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#36Nit: the birds with the headsets make it look like call center work.
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#37Really love this idea. I totally agree that there is a lack of good and easily accessible sales training/education. Would be interested in learning more about how the training itself is designed. Where do you source the training content? Are there real trainers that you meet virtually via video conferencing or does it work like a self-serve online course?
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#38Is there any way someone outside of the US can get access to these trainings? That would be awesome for someone like me trying to switch gears from being in development and just entering sales. I understand the other alternative is to provide $5k in advance, but for someone considering moving to the US soon, would this requirement be relaxed?
Right now, we're focused on working with students who are eligible for full-time work in the US (residents, citizens, and those with visas already). We're investing upfront in an extremely high-quality education for our students, and we ask for nothing until hired. Email us at hello@flockjay.com and we can see if we can help.
Thank you.
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#39>As a son of non-white immigrants, I grew up with a narrow view of opportunity.
How many white immigrants are able to send their kids to private school? Most non-immigrant white parents don't/can't send their kids to private school. How many parents have neighbors who send their kids to private school?
I am all for what you are doing, but this line is laying it on a bit thick.
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#40>As a son of non-white immigrants, I grew up with a narrow view of opportunity. How many white immigrants are able to send their kids to private school? Most non-immigrant white parents don't/can't send their kids to private school. How many parents have neighbors who send their kids to private school? I am all for what you are doing, but this line is laying it on a bit thick.
We're making the same point. Most people regardless of background don't have access to private school, let alone private school financial aid scholarships. Mentioning my upbringing was to emphasize how narrow my worldview was, including but not limited to schooling options.