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Skills only but no Degree

Is it possible to work without a degree? I've been working on a company for 3 years using Ruby on Rails. Now I'm looking for a job remote/ online.
( 5 comments | 4 points | on HN )
Re:Skills only but no Degree by JSeymourATL on Wednesday July 02, 2014 @02:28PM (#7978688)
As a point of job search strategy -- avoid HR flunkies, who have been trained to check for pedigree and credentials.

Instead, focus your search on interfacing with senior managers and executives that could use your specific expertise. Typically you'll have a higher success rate with small companies that no one has heard about.

Re:Skills only but no Degree by gdiocarez on Thursday July 03, 2014 @03:03AM (#7981848)
Oh. Thank you so much for the information.
Re:Skills only but no Degree by kromodor on Wednesday July 02, 2014 @11:46AM (#7977643)
Show a portfolio or have a credible referral. Usually skill does not go unnoticed when you work with people.
Re:Skills only but no Degree by madeel on Wednesday July 02, 2014 @10:32AM (#7977173)
remote work doesn't require any degree in my experience, you just need some projects under you belt to show as your portfolio.
Re:Skills only but no Degree by gdiocarez on Wednesday July 02, 2014 @11:06AM (#7977372)
Thank you for the info.