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As a "non-traditional" (self-taught) and "entry-level" candidate who who just moved to SF a week ago (crashing on my bro's couch), I've been nervous as hell abo

by pelhage 10y ago

As a "non-traditional" (self-taught) and "entry-level" candidate who who just moved to SF a week ago (crashing on my bro's couch), I've been nervous as hell about my prospects. If anyone has any advice other than "go back home", it'd be much appreciated.

eru 10y ago
Befriend some Googlers, do lots of mock interviews with them, then go for Google. (Some for Facebook etc.) They still got oodles of cash.
- johnward 10y ago
  Doesn't Google still but a lot of weight on your degree? Sounds like a waste of time to me.
  - eru 10y ago
    I work for them without one.
  - eru 10y ago
    They changed their heavy reliance on top universities and degrees for signalling around 2012, I think.