Discussion on: Self-taught devs: what's keeping you from landing your first job?

Back then:

• Not being considered due to not having a degree (initial screening)
• Irrelevant algorithm questions (was aiming for web development)

Whats different now:

• I have a network which can get me into an initial interview even if HR would normally screen me out.
• Whiteboard questions and the like are now shunned.