To most hiring managers, a bootcamp graduate isn't even entry level - far less qualified than a raw CS grad who's built a side project or two. Doesn't matter how old you are, age is just a number and you're changing careers -- you're a newbie and probably unable to contribute in any meaningful way without at least a few months of very closely supervised real world work. Bite the damn bullet and take a (paid) internship. Then look for a real entry level job. Which, btw, are mostly with larger companies. The small ones typically can't afford to invest in nurturing and training.
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To most hiring managers, a bootcamp graduate isn't even entry level - far less qualified than a raw CS grad who's built a side project or two. Doesn't matter how old you are, age is just a number and you're changing careers -- you're a newbie and probably unable to contribute in any meaningful way without at least a few months of very closely supervised real world work. Bite the damn bullet and take a (paid) internship. Then look for a real entry level job. Which, btw, are mostly with larger companies. The small ones typically can't afford to invest in nurturing and training.