Pros
For me the opportunity to get my foot in the door at a well known company is priceless. I came to smoothstack with a foundation of coding learned online and determination to make it. previously i worked in plumbing sales but needed to make a change in carreer. I'm not going to say it was easy or even moderately difficult because that would be an understatement. the teachers are going to challenge you and force you to think and learn for yourself because that is what is required in the industry. but more than that they will teach you to market yourself. smoothstack will get you interviews with their clients but its up to you and you alone to take interviews with the clients so you need to be able to showcase yourself. thankfully that process is handled excellently by smoothstack staff, so if you do have trouble talking about yourself like i do, staff will be extremely helpful on that front. for me this was the best decision ive made in my entire career. currently in my first contract year with the client.
Cons
the recruitment process is pretty arduous, but i understand its a necessary evil.