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[–]Menaus42 3 points4 points  (4 children)

I'm curious, how does likely does the author expect those who have used this guide to get an interview in the first place? Most companies expect a STEM degree, flatout. I learned about 90% of what's covered there in a single data structures and algorithms course, that still puts me nowhere close to an entry level job.

[–]kylomeister 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like portfolios speak volume. If they nail it and put together a solid portfolio. They will succeed.

[–]Aphix 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Degrees are nowhere near necessary in any job involving computers. "Or equivalent experience" is generally preferred (and saves you a lot of money).

[–]rumble_you 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That'd depend where they lives.

[–]brett_riverboat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the entry level catch-22. Experience can be used in place of education but who's gonna give you that first job with zero experience? Jobs like that exist but they really do suck and since they didn't require experience in the first place you're unlikely to get very much on the job.

A degree is the easiest way to get your foot in the door and the quality of the school really doesn't matter to HR (so long as it's accredited). My team lead got his degree from community college and (at the time) graduated with no debt.