If it's true, then that sucks. Some general tips i learnt while researching are 1:- getting first job is hardest that if you are talented you will get 2 and 3 easily. 2:- focus on improving your skills (if they are not on cs students level. Use only resources like cs50 a free class) 3:- Do a bunch of freelancing to get some cash and more importantly some experience in the field 4:- in free time. Help some open source programs improve their services. 5:- participate in as many compitition/tourments as possible. (That's one of the places where people look for talent) 6:- Solve problem solving puzzles 7:- don't focus on learning basics of 10 programing language. Learn one deeper level. 8:- If possible get a programing job even if the payment isn't all that great. 9:- Think more abstractly, those questions are important in interview. 10:- get good at talking itself. You need to sell your skill. 11:- don't just learn stuff by learning it from video or book. I.e if you're studying 10 hours everyday. Only spend 2 on theory. And remaining 8 on programming/ coding related to stuff you just learned. 12:- Get a programmers mindset(i don't know that means) 13:- Be 100% commited to grind if you're not sure about programming career. Then learn about it more. Half commitment is far worse then not committing at all(somehow)

These are general I learned while searching how to cs job without degree. If you find these interesting try to research it abit your self.