Revature Entry Level Software Developer reviews

4.1

96% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)
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Ashwin Bharath

84% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Software Developer Entry Level employees have rated Revature with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer Entry Level professionals have an excellent working experience there. Revature is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer Entry Level professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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35 reviews
1.0
Dec 13, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

promising to teach you even if you don't know java

Cons

recruiter will say it a boot camp where they pay you to learn and give you job but they will ask you to start producing in the second week in java.

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Revature Response
6y
Thank you for your review. We hire our employees based on their aptitude to learn and we make every effort to ensure their success. Although our program is accelerated, we have multiple weekly touchpoints to assess information retention. We'd like to hear more about your experience. Please reach out to us at ceo-feedback@revature.com.
2.0
Dec 12, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Trains You for an entry level software developer job.

Cons

Unless you already know how to code they will send you home. They also only want good looking women. It’s a misogynistic environment.

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Revature Response
6y
Although we appreciate your feedback, it isn't true that people need to know how to code before arriving. We accept - and encourage - people of all technical proficiencies, races, religions, ethnicities, and gender identifications to come to Revature and learn how to code. Our program provides training and opportunities to all who want a career in technology, and we’re committed to fostering inclusive, diverse, respectful, caring, and fun work environments. If your experience was anything but, please contact us at ceo-feedback@revature.com.
3.0
Jul 16, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Up to date training for the topics taught - Provides opportunities for those with little to no experience - Provides experience with working with other people in projects

Cons

- Intense workload over a short period of time - Minimum wage during training and staging period - 2-year contract with relatively low pay - Relocation required - Lack of transparency in terms of drop rate and reasons to be dropped

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