Admissions
BreakLine works with veterans, women, and people of color who are interested in careers in tech.
We believe excellence
is transferable.
BreakLine works with participants who have run hardest and farthest from their starting lines and are hungry to drive exponential value at our partner companies.
No prior tech experience is required! Our team helps participants identify the best roles for their skill sets and strengths. Our BreakLiners have a wide range of backgrounds, educational degrees (including none), and work experience. We have alums in every functional area across our partner companies, including operations, sales, customer success, and technical project management. Learn more on our FAQ page!
Successful candidates have demonstrated the following:
Capacity to influence, inspire, and motivate others to achieve a shared goal
Potential to thrive in a fast-paced learning environment
Determination to bounce back from failure or impediments
Ability to make a team stronger, smarter, and more efficient
Knack for imaginative, agile problem solving and experimentation
Application Process
If you are interested in applying to BreakLine, we ask you to submit your background information and responses to four essay questions. If you are invited to the next round, the team will reach out to schedule an interview and ask you to provide contact information for two recommenders who will be asked to complete a short online form.
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Application Form
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Recommendations
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Interview
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Final Decision
The BreakLine program provided me with invaluable tools and an amazing network, setting the stage for my success in finding the right career path for me. The BreakLine Team became my tribe, my champions, as I navigated my transition. This is, by far, the best transition program I have ever encountered.—Jasmine Motupalli, Customer Success, Insights and Operations at Gusto