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The bar for "grade A" is REALLY freakin high. I'm not talking about applying for low level dev positions. I only apply for senior or higher positions. Autodi

The bar for "grade A" is REALLY freakin high. I'm not talking about applying for low level dev positions. I only apply for senior or higher positions. Autodidacts like me are no longer interesting to companies.

jacquesm 11y ago
Not all companies. There are definitely places that are looking for your talents and that know how to appreciate them. Getting the job done in time and with a smile is a very large asset and should lead to some really good references. I'd avoid applying for positions directly but concentrate on leveraging your network of past employers who will always know more people in the position of needing someone to simply deliver the goods. Applying for positions directly will work against you because you are setting yourself up for comparison in a way that does not show off your most valuable skills.
eru 11y ago
Google is definitely interested in that.
- zo1 11y ago
  Last time I checked, most of their programming job postings had something along the lines of "Minimum: Tertiary Qualification/Degree ; Preferred: PHD/Masters".
  - eru 11y ago
    I work for them without a degree.
spacecowboy_lon 11y ago
Unfortunately I think the industry has to many in it that are just doing it for the $$ and learned their skils by rote and hence are recruiting people like them.