Highly depends where you're interviewing. I don't think I've ever shown my CS diploma anywhere before HR wanted a copy after signing the contract. Of course it

Highly depends where you're interviewing. I don't think I've ever shown my CS diploma anywhere before HR wanted a copy after signing the contract. Of course it was on the CV, but I am relatively sure it didn't influence them hiring me or not. (Got hired without CV as well...) There are a ton of positions (especially with larger companies) that "require" a degree, and I don't know how many will skip that, but compared to 10-15y ago I see a lot more "requires a BSc or 3-5y of work experience" or something along the lines.