The TRUTH About Springboard's Job Guarantee

Hello everybody, invisible_ux here with some critical information on Springboard's Job Guarantee and my experience applying for (AND RECEIVING) a refund.
This video is a must-watch for anybody considering taking a program through Springboard, anybody currently enrolled in Springboard, and anybody currently in the Job Guarantee period.
As always, this video is made with the intent of helping anybody with questions about my experience with the Springboard program. Drop any questions in the comments!
Until next time,
invisible_UX
www.dc-ux.com/

[@vivienchong5031]

Congrats on the job! I'm currently a UX/UI student at Springboard and have watched all your videos. Thank you for all the info and it's great seeing that they honored the refund because it is a lot of money and knowing that you got a job (eventhough it took a while) really gives me hope! Congrats again.

[@invisibleux]

Hi Vivien, thank you! I am happy that the videos have been helpful. How is it going with Springboard? Cheers! invisible_UX www.linkedin.com/in/david-campana/

[@JohnPaulInvesting]

Did you finish your program Vivien? Would like to know how things are going for you!

[@parastooaghr]

Thanks for sharing this with us, super helpful!

[@jy-sailormoon8627]

It’s so good to be aware of these things! I’m sure so many people aren’t. Thanks for being transparent 💚🥰

[@invisibleux]

It's my pleasure - I am happy you found the video useful!

[@shruthishyamasundar4602]

Thank you for this update, it was so useful and informative! Especially for highlighting the caveats in the job guarantee contract. Glad to know Springboard honored the refund.

[@invisibleux]

Hi Shruthi, I am glad this has been helpful! Yes, it was a slow process but Springboard did honor their policy. How is your UX stuff going? invisible_UX www.linkedin.com/in/david-campana/

[@tinasachimas]

Thank you for sharing, this was really helpful! I’m so so glad you got your refund. I really admire your hard work and wish you all the best! Stay strong!! :)

[@invisibleux]

Thank you tinasachi! I truly appreciate it. The only reason I make these videos is to help people like you :) Are you considering taking a bootcamp?

[@tinasachimas]

@@invisibleux Yes! I am considering taking the UX/UI bootcamp with Springboard. I think I’m going to do the same thing as you and do it full-time so I can finish faster and pay less. I also really wanted a real client project. And I’m so relieved to hear that their customer service is good and that their refund policy isn’t fake!

[@invisibleux]

That’s great, good luck! Feel free to connect on linkedin or shoot me an email if there is anything I can help you with along the way.

[@mengjiao0211]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! I’ve been doing a lot of research on UX/UI design and then spotted on your channel. I graduated with an art degree and I gotta say it’s so hard to get a decent job! SB offers UX and UX/UI, would you say UX/UI program will help land a job better than UX? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@invisibleux]

Hi Victoria, I hope you have found my videos useful! I would suggest the combo UX/UI as it will give you more skills and open more doors for you. Even if you decided to go the UI route, which is more design and visual oriented, having an understanding of UX and being able to talk about it in interviews will help get you ahead. Is there anything you'd like to see me talk about in future videos? Cheers! invisible_UX www.linkedin.com/in/david-campana/

[@MarcAndreoStudio]

Thanks for the informative videos! Currently based in Seattle and trying to decide whether it's worth it to do Springboard or GA. I am curious - did you ever secure a UX job?

[@invisibleux]

Hi Marc, I did! After several months of interviews I accepted a remote position at a large utility company based in the UK. It's been interesting - we are undergoing a technological transformation and integrating new, digital ways of working in a historically stuffy and archaic industry. Have you decided which program to go forward with? Cheers! invisible_UX www.linkedin.com/in/david-campana/

[@gracegan1933]

Hi, thanks for the video, it's really helpful, I'm in the stage that the course gonna end but I didn't learn enough to land a job at all, be honest, some of assignments I submitted are super lousy, wanna ask do they check the assignment to qualify the refund? Thanks~

[@garysiu5498]

Hi I plan to take data science and ML full time, does the course meet in zoom everyday? Or we see videos? Thanks for help 😊

[@fionamessyhand5102]

The policy states that the student has to reach out to 7 individuals, and then it also says that meetup and conference also count into outreach. So does springboard really need you to show prof of connecting with 7 INDIVIDUALS , or just prof of attending 7 events?

[@doggyinthewindow]

Thanks for this video. So would you say you just got unlucky with the job search?

[@invisibleux]

Hello, sorry it took so long for me to get a reply out! I wouldn't say I was unlucky, I would say my timing wasn't great! I finished the program just before the holidays during a pandemic when hiring was already slow. Things picked up in January. I probably applied to ~ 200 jobs before I got my first offer. It was grueling! But, that's how things are currently as well - fewer jobs and loads of layoffs over the past couple years have increased competition for open roles. For anyone that's looking for a role, I would suggest tailoring your resume to each job, it will help it stand out. Best of luck!

[@lydiaabellbradbery7049]

Great video! Question... Were all the jobs you applied for whitin your nearest metropolitan city? A lot of them say "remote" from other states. Just wonder if they would deny the refund because of that. any thoughts about this?

[@invisibleux]

Hi, thank you for the comment and for watching my video, I hope it was helpful! When I signed up for the course, I had to select a geographic region that I would be interested in finding a job in, and my applications had to be within this region in order to count towards the weekly requirements. However, this was in March 2020, before remote work became widespread - Springboard's policies may have changed since then. To help you out, I found their Job Guarantee Overview page, hope this helps! www.springboard.com/how-it-works/tuition-job-guarantee/

[@roter13]

My job guarantee ends in 2 weeks and I could not be happier. I want to move on with my life and away from Springboard. I feel like I didn't have a chance to improve my skills or make changes to my portfolio because I was always applying for jobs. Now, I can take a break and improve on things. Also, my career coach was not helpful at all.

[@invisibleux]

Hi, I can completely relate! When I was in the guarantee period, I felt my time wasn't balanced; that I had to focus on creating a new cover letter and updated resume for each and every one of the 7 jobs per week. It doesn't sound like it would take a lot of time until you do it, right? Every minute I spent on updating my portfolio felt like I was cheating and I should be focusing on the job hunt. How have things been going since the job guarantee ended? invisible_UX www.linkedin.com/in/david-campana/

[@roter13]

@@invisibleux I got a job like 2.5 weeks after the job guarantee ended so it worked out for me. I didn't have to pay them a dime.

[@yalidrahman2602]

@@roter13 hey Roter , can I contact you please ?

[@garysiu5498]

@@roter13 great for u roster. How’s the career going?😊

[@binodrai3653]

I am thinking of doing Data Analytics Programs in Springboard. How good is this program? There is no good review of the data analytic programs.

[@YoungKing50]

I agree

[@khiaralas8378]

So I met all the requirements for the job guarantee and they are giving me some terms that were not in the contract (I was aware of everything you mentioned) as to why they cannot refund my money. Apparently remote jobs do not count, but that was not listed anywhere in the contract. Hopefully they give my money back, but if not you better bet I will let everyone know about it!

[@sandeepjain-fs4ff]

how did it go khiaralas?

[@khiaralas8378]

@@sandeepjain-fs4ff I was able to get it back for a weird reason (not the reason I was denied). It seems others are having trouble getting their refunds back too, so I think their refunds are getting harder to get even if you don't get a job in the 6 months time

[@invisibleux]

Wow! If it's not specifically listed in the contract that remote jobs don't count, I would push back hard. I have noticed that, since the end of the pandemic, it seems that a lot of excuses are being used not to follow through with the job guarantee. Best of luck!

[@Werdwell]

I got a big question on it if you still see these let me know!

[@invisibleux]

Hey Daniel, I’d love to help! What’s your question?

[@Werdwell]

@@invisibleux I sent you an email, hope that's a good place to ask

[@invisibleux]

Hello, sorry it took me so long to get a reply out! I would be happy to help with any questions you have :)

[@BattleAxeForGod]

Must I be resident in the US to be eligible for a program in Springboard? I'm currently in Africa

[@joynwosu8607]

I think they no longer offer this guarantee

[@invisibleux]

Hi Joy, it looks like info for it is still on Springboard’s site: www.springboard.com/how-it-works/tuition-job-guarantee/

[@joeyp978]

Dang why didn’t u get a job?

[@invisibleux]

Job hunting during the holidays is traditionally slow and tough, and looking for a job during covid compounded that. I found one eventually, though - persistence is key!

[@Dimachka1991]

How can I donate you to buy new microphone goddamnit?

[@francinelouisechaves6287]

sounds like you just wanted a free course.

[@roter13]

how did you get that impression?

[@khiaralas8378]

I mean the course is definitely not worth the amount of money they sell it for and they almost guarantee a job, so if they cannot do what they claim you should get your money back