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Make education a non-issue, lead with what you have done, and what you know. I am a self-taught programmer, granted with a bit more experience than you. I have actually very seldom if ever been asked about my educational background during an interview, and hint: Those companies that made a big deal of it? I usually ended up turning down their offers, due to a very distinct lack of interest in working there that had nothing to do with them questioning my education. The education check, if it does come up, is usually more to check for generic knowledge, algos, patterns, etc. Know these things, and know them well. Understand testing software. Understand SCM. In short, be a professional developer, and I'm pretty sure it won't be much of an issue, unless you make it one. Relevant Experience: Worked as an engineer, senior engineer, lead developer, senior lead developer, and currently, a VP, Engineering...for companies ranging from 1-50,000+ employees. I have built and led multiple teams ranging from 2-21 developers in various mixes of on and offshore developers. Edit: Unlike many of the commenters, I am not afraid of looking for work, and I don;t think you (or they) should be either! Its a great new adventure, I generally move within 3 years at this phase in my career, and I seldom if ever have any issue lining up interviews and competing offers, following the advice above! |