You make an interesting point. I was a teenager during that critical period myself, or perhaps just after. However, those who love tinkering with computers and

You make an interesting point. I was a teenager during that critical period myself, or perhaps just after. However, those who love tinkering with computers and technology of their own accord have far more opportunities and resources than we did when we grew up. If you love tech, you've been teaching yourself for years -- it will shine through during those first interviews and through all the years of your career.