Re:Ask HN: Can someone without a degree expect to get a job ...
by teekay on Tuesday August 16, 2022 @04:41AM
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I wouldn't let the lack of a relevant degree get in my way.
Sure, there are some EU countries where degrees are still being listed as a job requirement. Hell, when I contracted for a company in Munich, every other guy in the hallway had "Dr." in front of his name (and used it proudly in his e-mail signature).
Nevertheless, hiring can get very pragmatic when the company is hungry for engineers and few competent applicants come in.
Not sure exactly what the typical requirements are for a UX position. I'd imagine having a humanities background should be a huge plus, however. After all, this field is about human-vs-computer interaction, is it not?
Could she develop a small portfolio, maybe even using volunteer / non-profit jobs to get started? There's a good chance she could then use it to get in the door for better-paying UX jobs later, degree or no degree.
Sure, there are some EU countries where degrees are still being listed as a job requirement. Hell, when I contracted for a company in Munich, every other guy in the hallway had "Dr." in front of his name (and used it proudly in his e-mail signature).
Nevertheless, hiring can get very pragmatic when the company is hungry for engineers and few competent applicants come in.
Not sure exactly what the typical requirements are for a UX position. I'd imagine having a humanities background should be a huge plus, however. After all, this field is about human-vs-computer interaction, is it not?
Could she develop a small portfolio, maybe even using volunteer / non-profit jobs to get started? There's a good chance she could then use it to get in the door for better-paying UX jobs later, degree or no degree.