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Re:Ask HN: Do Udacity nanodegrees get anyone a job without a... by cmroanirgo on Thursday April 25, 2019 @02:49PM (#19751314)
Yes, that's the rub: Getting past HR, which typically demands a degree (or higher). Unfortunately, there are a lot of self-starters in this industry and I feel it is the fault of HR's lack of education in this matter to be able to recognise good talent.

I like your attitude toward interviewing anyone with who has launched a product as it gives you a lot to talk about.

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Re:Ask HN: Do Udacity nanodegrees get anyone a job without a... by cirgue on Thursday April 25, 2019 @04:08PM (#19752023)
The bigger factor is that it indicates that someone had the gumption to get there without the benefit of an academic and social system to motivate them. That is an impressive and unusual tendency of personality, and one that makes you an asset pretty much no matter where you are or what you’re doing. I want as many people like that in my organization as possible.
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