Re:How do self-taught developers get jobs? (2016)
by lr4444lr on Sunday May 14, 2017 @07:16PM
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I think he's implying that you get it through an abundant portfolio and the ability to ace the "practical" kind of technical interview, but you're right, that needs to be spelled out. I imagine that very few people doing everything this guy is describing are going to get a job at one of the larger companies with a more rigorous vetting process where the gaps in the CS fundamentals are going to show. He should delineate the kinds of jobs these people will be strong for.
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Re:How do self-taught developers get jobs? (2016)
by Coincoin on Sunday May 14, 2017 @07:54PM
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I agree even though there are several ways, having a portedolio is the best.
The first method I personally used was to work for the guy one week with ludicrously low pay. He said yes at 7$/h, but I would have gone down even more. This kick started my carrier enough to not worry about searching for jobs anymore.
Second method I employed to get to the place I wanted to be was to build something that would impress them and publish it. It took 2 years and it worked.
This is all anecdotal but it worked for me.
Re:How do self-taught developers get jobs? (2016)
by sjg007 on Sunday May 14, 2017 @08:00PM
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You can still ace the theory.. plenty of online courses that emphasize the fundamentals... without a degree you will trade at a discount at first. But that's moneyball. Plenty of companies will hire you if you know your stuff. lots of levels to this. Don't sweat the small stuff. Work hard, learn, apply. Know your algorithms and data structures.