Careerist Bewertungen 

I enrolled in Careerist's AI Automation program and financed it through a buy-now-pay-later lender. The program was sold as one package: classroom training, an internship, then 1:1 career coaching with resume and LinkedIn review, mock interviews, and job search support.

I completed the coursework and the internship. Then, partway through the career coaching phase, everything stopped. My coach told me she no longer worked there. Support stopped answering. Scheduled Zoom calls had no one show up, the booking links broke, the student email addresses started bouncing, and the phone lines go to voicemail. No announcement was ever made to students that the program was ending, and no refund process has been offered. Careerist is now listed as closed on Course Report, and other students in the same position report the same thing.

What concerns me most: while Careerist won't respond to students, it has responded to the financing company to contest my dispute, saying the program was "accessed and used." Using part of a program is not the same as receiving it. So students are left owing the full loan for services that were never delivered.

The Wyoming Department of Education also told me that Careerist's required student-protection surety bond had expired before I enrolled, and that the school did not renew its license. Students were never told that.

If you're considering Careerist, don't enroll. If you're already a student, document everything, dispute with your lender, and file complaints with the CFPB, the FTC, and your state attorney general.

Careerist scammed me out of $3,700. Paid for the 16 course in full back in Spring 2024 with promises of education and high pay job placement after completion. Careerist supposedly has appointed coaches to assist with resume styles and interviewing skills after the curriculum has been completed. They never introduce you to a coach and their is no tangible information to contact anyone to help you further. You are subjected to text/email bots only in which no one answers your concerns and no one contacts you by phone when requested.

THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND DIDNT TELL ANY OF THE STUDENTS. JUST TOOK THE MONEY AND RAN, AND THEN WHEN I KEPT CONTACTING THEM, FINALLY ONE OF THE WOMEN CON ARTIST SAID SHE NO LONGER WORKED FOR THEM AND THE COMPANY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. I THINK SHE WAS ONE OF THE OWNERS/SCAMMERS. HERE IS ANOTHER SCAMMER EMAIL SHE SEND TO ME TO TRY AND SCAM MORE MONEY OUT OF ME, AFTER ALREADY SPENDING $5K FOR THE COURSE;
Ekaterina Pletnyova
You
Hi,

Careerist is closing.
I am offering several sessions to finish what you’ve started (interview prep, resume, LinkedIn etc).



Katherine

Career Coach at Careerist

Calendly

SHE WANTS YOU TO GIVE HER MORE MONEY, WHILE SHE DISSAPEARS WITH IT. DONT DO IT AND DONT JOIN. ALL THE PHONE LINES ARE CLOSED AND SO IS THE BUSINESS. DONT SEND ANY MONEY TO ANYONE, ESPECIALLY OUT OF THE COUNTRY, WHERE THEY WERE REALLY LOCATED AT. IN THIS EMAIL SHE IS TALKING ABOUT THE CONDITIONS, FOR FINISHING THE COURSES. WHEN THEIR SHOULDNT BE ANY CONDITIONS, IF YOU PAID FOR THE CLASSES IN FULL BEFORE TAKING THEM;
Ekaterina Pletnyova
You
Hi,

If you are interested in continuing our sessions please send an email to; ************I will explain conditions then.

Katherine

Career Coach at Careerist ; THIS IS ONE OF THE EMAIL I SEND TO HER/THEM BEFORE SHE SEND ME BACK THE EMAILS ABOVE, TRYING TO CON MORE MONEY OUT OF ME; To Ekaterina Pletnyova ; Hello, is the Careerist company still open and operating? I've tried to contact them as well and haven't received any reply. I don't know If they're still in business, do you have their contact information. A current phone number or email, the ones I've used I haven't gotten any reply, no response whatsoever. If you still have contact with them, could you please put me in contact with a current instructor. I need to know what's going on with that company; some people online have claimed that they're having similar problems. That it's a potential scam; I've been seeing reviews like that on Trustpilot. Please contact me if you have any information about this matter.

Do not trust them when they say they are going to give you a referral bonus. Additionally, once you get in boot camp you may not be able to contact them if you have issues.

My Experience With Careerist’s Manual QA Program — Extremely Disappointing

I spent months completing Careerist’s Manual QA program, put in the work, and even received the apprenticeship earlier than expected. I completed the apprenticeship as well.

After all of that, I have to be honest: the program did not deliver the career outcome I was led to expect.

I have now submitted 200+ job applications for QA positions, and completing Careerist’s program and apprenticeship did not result in a job.

The biggest problem I encountered was the gap between what I was taught and what I encountered in the actual job market.

Careerist put significant emphasis on tools and technologies such as Selenium, but many of the positions I encountered expected candidates to know other modern automation tools and frameworks, including Playwright. I repeatedly encountered requirements that I did not feel adequately prepared for by the curriculum.

That leaves a serious question: what exactly was I paying for if I still had to teach myself significant portions of the current QA toolset after completing the program?

The apprenticeship also did not translate into the employment outcome I expected. Completing an apprenticeship sounds impressive on paper, but if students finish it and are still struggling to meet the technical requirements appearing in actual job postings, the training pipeline needs to be examined.

To be clear, I'm not saying that Careerist taught me absolutely nothing. I learned concepts and gained exposure to QA processes and tools. But learning something and being adequately prepared for the modern QA job market are two different things.

My biggest criticism is that the program should be much more closely aligned with the technologies employers are actually requesting. If Playwright and other newer automation technologies are appearing regularly in QA job requirements, students should have meaningful hands-on experience with them—not have to discover after graduation that they need to learn them independently.

After months of classes, completing the apprenticeship, and submitting 200+ applications, I am left questioning the return on the time and effort I invested.

Pros:
• Structured curriculum
• Exposure to QA concepts and terminology
• Hands-on exercises
• Apprenticeship opportunity

Cons:
• Significant gap between training and some real-world job requirements
• Limited preparation for tools such as Playwright that I encountered in job postings
• Apprenticeship did not result in employment for me
• Required substantial additional self-study after completion
• The sheer number of applications I submitted without landing a QA position made me question how effectively the program prepared me for the market

If you're considering Careerist, I would strongly recommend looking at current QA job postings in your target market first. Compare their requirements against the actual curriculum and make sure you're going to leave the program with the technologies employers are asking for today, not simply the technologies included in the course.

For me, the experience ultimately fell far short of what I hoped the investment would provide.

⭐️ **My Experience with Careerist – Please Read Before Enrolling**

I am sharing my experience because I believe prospective students deserve to understand what can happen after completing the Careerist program and relying on its employment guarantee.

I completed my Careerist program, participated in the required course activities, and received my certificate. I chose the program because I believed it would help me transition into a career in the field and provide meaningful support in obtaining employment.

Unfortunately, my experience has not turned out that way.

I have made extensive efforts to find employment in the field, both during and after completing the program, but I have not been able to secure a position. I have had to pursue other employment opportunities outside of this career path.

Because Careerist advertises an employment guarantee with specific eligibility requirements, I followed the instructions I was given and waited until the end of the required guarantee period before submitting my refund request. I gathered and submitted the documentation requested by Careerist.

The biggest issue for me has been the **communication and follow-up**. I have reached out to the representatives handling my situation multiple times over different dates and months, including phone calls, voicemails, and emails. There have been periods where I did not receive a response or a timely update regarding my request.

At this point, I am still trying to get a clear answer regarding the status of my refund request and have escalated the matter to Customer Support for assistance.

I am not writing this review to discourage anyone from pursuing a career in technology or investing in their education. I am sharing my experience so that anyone considering Careerist understands that **completing the program and receiving a certificate does not necessarily mean you will secure employment**, and if you are relying on the employment guarantee, you should carefully read and document every requirement, deadline, application, communication, and submission.

**My advice to prospective students:** Before enrolling, read the guarantee terms very carefully, understand exactly what qualifies you for a refund, keep copies of every document, track every job application, and keep a complete record of every communication with Careerist.

I genuinely hoped this program would be the career opportunity I was looking for. Unfortunately, my experience with finding employment and getting timely assistance with my refund request has been disappointing.

I am still seeking a resolution and hope Careerist will address my concerns and resolve this matter promptly.

Do not waste your money. This is a complete waste of time. I completed all the required training until Career Coaching. I already scheduled career coaching sessions and I was ghosted, no email no text no reminder . Tried calling and emailing multiple times . No answer. This is terrible and they should be held accountable. I repeat again DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM.

Very disappointed with Careerist — poor communication and lack of support

I enrolled in Careerist because I was serious about changing careers and believed I was investing in a program that would provide meaningful training, guidance, and career support. Unfortunately, my experience has been extremely disappointing.

The biggest problem has been the lack of communication and follow-through. I had a scheduled phone call with Careerist on August 5th at 1:30 PM, and the call never happened. I reached out afterward because I wanted to understand what happened and get my concerns addressed.

What has been even more frustrating is the lack of resolution afterward. I have been trying to get assistance for more than a month and have not received the level of communication or support I believe a paying student should receive.

At this point, I have requested a refund because I no longer feel confident continuing with the program. When someone spends a significant amount of money on career training, they should not have to repeatedly chase the company just to get a response or assistance.

I will be fair and say that some of the coursework and hands-on exercises were useful, particularly the exposure to AI automation tools. However, useful coursework does not make up for poor communication and inadequate support when a student has legitimate concerns.

My biggest advice to anyone considering Careerist is to do your research before spending your money. Ask detailed questions about the career support, communication, refund policies, and exactly what assistance you will receive after enrollment.

I enrolled because I wanted help building a new career. Instead, I have spent a significant amount of time trying to get answers and resolve an issue that should have been handled much more professionally.

I hope Careerist takes this feedback seriously and improves its communication and student support. Paying students deserve better.

The experience I had with company was fine until the career coach portion. My career coach missed interviews I set up with her on her calendar. I reach out to emails like and no one has gotten back to me. Ive reached out to my career coach directly and she also hasn't responded and all future appointments for mock interviews on her calendar are not available. This issue is holding up my ability to finish the program and get my final certification and not one seems to care. This issue is ruining the entire experience with this problem due to lack of communication and sense of urgency. I hope someone will reach out to me because this is not okay.

The QA program and internship was a great experience. Max Zubo was very helpful, professional, and responsive in a timely fashion.

I am so happy that I learned about this QA program with Careerist and that I made the decision to invest in myself. The training process was easy to understand and follow. The instructors were very helpful, encouraging and knowledgeable. I like the structure of the program where it's easy to keep up and you don't feel overwhelmed or lost. The best part was participating in the internship and getting real world experience as a QA professional. Our instructor, Max, was very helpful and very patient. I'm looking forward to the final stage and landing my first job as a Software QA professional.

My experience with careerist was awesome. It is an online course, but the course is flexible for those that have a job. There is always help if you needed like, 1 on 1 sessions. They offer an internship and career coaching. It does require patience and motivation but its worth it.

I completed this 10-week course as part of a career transition from hardware Quality Assurance into manual software QA testing, and it played a major role in helping me make that change successfully.

I previously worked in highly regulated industries including nuclear, aerospace, and defense. While that experience gave me a strong quality foundation, I struggled to find remote roles in those fields. I decided to pivot into software QA to gain more flexibility and long-term opportunities.

I started the course at the end of July and secured a software QA role by December. Beyond the technical training, the coaching component was one of the most valuable parts of the course. The support around resumes, interviewing, and how to present my background for software roles made a huge difference. The interview coaching helped me clearly explain my experience, answer questions with confidence, and understand what hiring managers are actually looking for in QA candidates.

The course focused on practical, real-world manual testing skills and helped me translate my existing quality experience into software tools, language, and workflows. Having a strong quality background helped me move faster, but the structure, coaching, and accountability were what really helped me succeed in interviews and land a role.

Overall, I am very grateful for the experience. If you are coming from hardware, manufacturing, or another regulated industry and want to move into software QA, especially into a remote role, I would strongly recommend this course.

Careerist has been very helpful with me learning QA engineering and making sure I understand the position so I can have success in the real world they provide very helpful slides and videos so I can go back and refresh my memory if needed

I have been in careerist bootcamp since September and I really feel and think, this is one of the best decisions I have made. I had my doubts about going back to school or any bootcamp due to fear or thinking I couldn't do it nor afford it. Thanks to Careerist it all was and is possible, they have an affordable bootcamp with different payment options or plans, it's not crazy priced, the instructors they have is very knowledgeable. They have a well-designed program for the people who have full time jobs, family and it is self-paced also which, makes it great for people with busy lives. the mentors, instructors, and the careerist staff is amazing and informative and responsive. if you have any problems, need help, or guidance they are available and ready to help. Thanks Careerist!!!

This program was truly amazing. As someone who was interested in starting a career in tech but wasn’t sure where I would fit, the QA Software Engineering course and internship were incredibly helpful. The instructors were very responsive, and my QA lead, Max, was especially supportive throughout the entire process. I learned so much and gained hands-on experience that I was initially nervous I wouldn’t get. Overall, it was absolutely worth it. Thank you, Careerist!

Careerist has so far done exactly what they say they will do. They provide 7 weeks of training for QA, and now I just complete the internship. They provide real life hands on experience to give you the opportunity to put into action things you learned throughout the course. Everyone has been so attentive and patient. Highly recommend.

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💫

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!

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.