Can you get a job as a software engineer without a college degree (or computer science degree)?
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2024
- The definitive answer to whether or not you need a college degree or computer science degree to get a good job at competitive tech companies as a software engineer.
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Going up against people who have a bachelors in Computer science is damn near impossible.FAANG companies as well as other companies DO NOT choose a bunch of bootcamp self taught people to throw a bunch of money and benefits at and certain positions require a degree in order to move up.Some self taught/bootcamp people get in but 90% of the employees have a bachelors in computer science.They are well rounded software engineers and the companies trust in their college education concerning computer science.People wasting time with bootcamps.Not everyone needs a degree to get a job but you are a greater risk and expendable .
Hard not impossible. Even a little bit of experience greatly increases your odds.
you don't look at what they say, you look at what they do.
All google software engineers have degrees.
all tesla engineers have degrees.
soooo..? them saying "no no" is obviously BS to make themseles look nice and inclusive.
Yes you can, Been working as SWE for over 5 years and im self-taught, worked with many like me,
I actually suggest going self-taught, because on the job you will have to learn new things on the go all the time, and if you cant teach yourself new concepts you might not be able to find a job.
Suggestion to build a personal brand to help set you apart is brilliant!
Can you please do a video about your interview prep process for your job at Microsoft?
John I'm transitioning from a career in architectural design to work in tech and find your videos very useful and motivational, thank you! Would you consider making a video about Austin, specifically? What is the tech scene like in Austin, general cost of living, places to network, etc. Cheers from Melbourne!!
I've thought about doing that. I think it's a great idea since many are considering moving here. Starting in December I'll be uploading new videos again 😁
Great material man!
Thanks a lot!
Awesome video, keep up the incredible work! :)
Thanks a ton 😊
I was thinking of getting certs like CCNA (and more), completing some of my personal projects
[a website, database, software reverse engineering, etc]
and of course, any worthwhile bootcamps that have good rep.
How hard would it be to get an entry software job with that?
I’m data analyst, worked for AMAZON AND PepsiCo. How to switch to SDE. Can you please share what should I study or path I should take to get there
Nowadays, it's impossible! Perhaps 10 years ago you could break into the industry without a degree, but now that thousands of Soft Eng degrees are being churned out by colleges every semester recruiters won't even take a second look at your Resume
Hard not impossible. Especially when you have even a little experience. Saw another bootcamp grad without a degree make it just this past week.
dude these random anecdotes aren't helping for something like this we just need to see
nationwide how many degreeless software engineers there are.
@@JohnSteen
Almost half of the clients in the job market doesn't require a degree as per the data
Thanks for the insight on the topic? May I ask what the degree you have is in? I have an English degree, looking to be an English teacher. Unfortunately it didn't work out and am looking to see whether I should go to bootcamp for the structure and peer environment, self-teaching or going back to school.
I have a degree in accounting 😊
What prep did you do for app academy? Did you pay for their prep?
I did the free prep they provided at the time. Didn't pay for anything and wouldn't recommend paid bootcamp prep.
Awesome video!
I live in Canada, graduated from Horticulture technician program couple weeks ago. But I am thinking of switching my career to software side, I have no idea and I don’t have any basic knowledge of that. My question is, What course would you recommend for me to get trained in and easy to get a job? Like what are the best options for me in software field, and please recommend some to me 😊.
Thanks in advance 🙏.
There is no easy path. For most I recommend a coding bootcamp like App Academy or similar.
Why you stopped making videos?
I just took a break to focus on work and projects, but I have more in the pipeline 😊
Any slight advantage in having a degree that’s not CS related? Or is that viewed the same as not having a degree?
I'd just be guessing, really not sure. All I'd say is that hiring managers care about what value you can bring to their team for that specific job, so the most relevant factors are those that convince them of that.
@@JohnSteen Cool, thanks for the response! And great vids btw, I've been really enjoying your content, man
@@cobra2966 Thanks a lot, glad to hear
it would show you can commit to a programme and discipline, also serves as a proof you're not a tard.
that's it though