>>>>> I have over a decade of professional experience, but not a CS degree. I know multiple programming languages, but during most interviews I blank out on the

>>>>> I have over a decade of professional experience, but not a CS degree. I know multiple programming languages, but during most interviews I blank out on the questions asked. I panic and my brain refuses to work with. The same thing happens when I'm asked to write code in front of the interviewer - I panic and lock up. I've started to lose confidence in myself even though I know I'm good at what I do. Often times I feel that I'm being judged a bit harsher because I don't have a CS degree - though that could be me projecting my own insecurities. ------------------ It's like dating. If you think you suck, they will too. Here's a nugget: I'm mostly self taught. While I do have a CS degree, I didn't learn anything "new" until more than halfway through the program. Others that went through the same program and didn't learn shit got CS jobs, not because they were good programmers (they were not), but they behaved like good programmers. Don't sell yourself short. As a hiring manager myself I can comfortably say you are more qualified than half of the people that get hired in technical positions. Ignore your "lack" of education, and just concentrate on showcasing what makes you awesome. The rest will come.