Careerist is a Y-Combinator-backed online career training platform helping job seekers launch and grow their career in tech. To date, over 1,000 top-tier tech companies employ our graduates. Our immersive, end-to-end training features interactive lessons, 1:1 Career Coaching, mentorship, built-in internship and exclusive access to job search and automation tools we built to help our students land a job faster.
Careerist (careerist.com) has 213 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.
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careerist.com
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Jackson, Wyoming
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2026
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It’s a gem. I really appreciated the structure of the program. Each instructor was incredible, and whenever I had a question I received a response that addressed my concerns. It was a beautiful experience. To those interested I will recommend Careerist 100%. Thank you💫
Response from CareeristDec 31, 2025
Dear Da-Ahsara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words! We’re truly happy to hear that you appreciated the structure of the program and felt supported by our instructors throughout your journey.
Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we’re grateful to have been part of your learning experience. Wishing you continued success in your career ahead.
Thank you for choosing Careerist!
LH
Leticia H.
I had a great experience with Careerist
I had a great experience with Careerist’s QA Engineer bootcamp. The classes were really well-structured, and the career coach was amazing, very supportive and knowledgeable. With his help and guidance, I was able to find the job I wanted! It took me about five months of applying, but I finally got the position I had been aiming for. I’m so happy and grateful for all the support from the Careerist team!
Response from CareeristNov 11, 2025
That’s wonderful to hear! Congratulations on landing your new job 🎉 We’re so happy that you enjoyed the QA Engineer bootcamp and found the classes and coaching helpful. Your hard work really paid off, and we’re proud to have been part of your journey. Wishing you continued success in your new role!
MB
marcus B.
They they will do everything that they…
They they will do everything that they can to try,And convince you that the tech industry is hiring, and this is the best time to get into this industry. They will also promise you that they will deliver a learning process that is better than the industry standard.And that you will be able to land a career in less than six months. All a complete fallacy.
Surprisingly enough, this tech company
Cross-reference My account with someone else's account. So I was essentially doing someone else's work without them realizing that. then, the career assistance is a complete joke. Once you are done with the courses, there is no career assistance.And they will ignore any questions.You have and do not take any calls after you complete the class.
Quite possibly, the worst investment that i've ever made, and I completely regret everything.
Response from CareeristNov 11, 2025
Thanks for your feedback! It seems there was a bit of a misunderstanding, that has since been resolved through our direct communication with you. We’re glad we could clarify everything and reach a positive outcome. We’re always happy to help, so if you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us anytime.
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Aric W.
Don't Expect A Refund
I strongly caution anyone considering Careerist to think twice before enrolling. My experience with their program was deeply disappointing, and I want to share why to save others from similar frustration.
First, don’t expect a refund, even if you’re unhappy with the program. Careerist’s "Careerist Guarantee" has stringent requirements that are nearly impossible to meet, especially if you’re working full-time or have other commitments. The program demands an enormous time investment to complete all their criteria for a refund, which feels designed to ensure you can’t qualify. Between the coursework, assignments, and other obligations they set, there’s barely time to focus on actually finding a job, let alone making money during the process.
Worse, I was encouraged to embellish my resume in ways that felt unethical, like exaggerating skills or experience I didn’t have. This advice came directly from their team, which made me question their integrity. The career coaching was also lackluster—generic advice with little personalization or actionable insight. It felt like they were just checking boxes rather than genuinely helping me advance my career.
The so-called "internship" was another red flag. It was immediately clear it wasn’t a real position with a legitimate company. Instead, it felt like a staged setup by Careerist itself, with no real-world value or connection to actual employers. It was more about fulfilling their program requirements than providing meaningful experience.
Finally, the job market reality is a far cry from what Careerist promises. Most of the tech jobs they claim to prepare you for require a college degree or years of experience—qualifications they downplay during enrollment. The program doesn’t bridge that gap as advertised, leaving you unprepared for the roles you’re supposedly training for.
I’m beyond disappointed and will be pursuing this further with legal counsel. Save your money and time—look elsewhere for career training. Careerist’s promises are misleading, and their program falls short in every way.
EDIT: In reply to the Careerist comment below. Just more lies from them they did not reach out to resolve the issue,we had lengthy conversation and they just closed the matter with no resolution. They also definitely told me to lie on my resume. Specifically they told me to reduce the amount of years I had worked at my previous company and told me to add many skills to my resume that we never learned during the program.
Response from CareeristJul 8, 2025
Hi Aric,
Thanks for your feedback — we’re genuinely sorry to hear the program didn’t meet your expectations.
Careerist was built to help people break into tech, especially those without traditional experience. That’s why we offer a Guarantee — but it’s based on a fair, two-way commitment. We support you with training, coaching, and tools to land a job, and in return, we ask for full participation and a consistent job search effort. The terms are clearly outlined on Careerist website and available to every student.
In your case, the refund wasn’t approved because several key requirements weren’t met, including submitting the needed documentation of job applications. We reached out multiple times to help resolve this but didn’t receive the follow-up needed to move forward.
Also, we want to be clear — we never advise students to lie on resumes. Instead, we teach how to highlight transferable skills and showcase real experience gained through the program and internship projects.
We know this path takes real work, but we also believe in what we do — and we’ve seen over a thousand of students succeed when they follow the full process. If you’d like to continue the conversation or submit additional info for review, we’re happy to talk: [email protected].
AH
Amy H.
Great QA program
One reason I chose Careerist QA program (manual and automation) was the ability to learn quickly and efficiently from industry professionals who have also graduated from the program. Also, the internship experience is invaluable for applying the knowledge. The only thing I would change is the career coaching portion because expected completion dates aren't clearly outlined. I've learned a lot at Careerist and it's established a solid foundation from which to build. Looking forward to a position in tech.
Response from CareeristJul 18, 2025
Dear Amy,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear Careerist helped you build a solid foundation, and we appreciate your feedback on career coaching - we’re always working to improve. Wishing you all the best as you step into your tech career!
Regards,
Careerist Team
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Samuele
Not satisfactory presentation letter
I tried the service to generate a presentation letter by attaching my CV and describing the work announcement, but the results were very disappointing, it didn't satisfy my expectations and there are no other options to reformulate the type or the response style
Response from CareeristJul 18, 2025
Dear Samuele,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re a bit confused, as it sounds like you may have tried a different service, but if there’s anything you need from us or would like to clarify, please reach out anytime at [email protected]
Careerist Team
LJ
LL J.
Hands down amazing experience
My learning experience was amazing! I appreciate everyone that reached out to me or had a hand in helping me accomplish this journey; it wasn't easy! However with the support system I was provided with made everything run smoothly!! Thank you all
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Rose E.
I have had the best experience at careerist bootcamp
I have had the best experience at careerist, was a little unsure of what to expect but my fears are no more i have only praises and flowers for careerist from the committed great teachers, fair cost, very clear and organized study materials and great mentors.