[Arcana]

I think it's definitely possible and I think employers are increasingly seeing value in places they never used to because of rigorous recruitment requirements such as needing such a degree and aceing an interview.

I think if you can demonstrate your abilities and your skills, then an interview shouldn't be necessary. I think an interview can be good to learn about how people respond in certain situations or their communication skills but I don't think it's the only way, and especially if you're aiming for a role that isn't going to involve a lot of communication with new people on a regular basis, such as a sales role, I don't think an interview is necessary.

As I said, especially with newer companies, I think if you can solidly demonstrate your skills and your unique outlook on problem solving, you'll find a way into the company.

A lot of companies won't work like that, and standing out in an unconventional way probably won't work for them, but I think there are certainly employers out there, that if you get their attention and keep their attention, you'll go far.

My advice would be to be unconventional, stand out, and above all, be persistent.