Living proof that you don't have to learn to code when you were 8 (I was 28) on your dad's Commodore 64. I didn't even have a computer or internet until I was in college. Mechanical engineer on paper.
I'm in a situation where my Bachelor degree is in Mechanical Engineering, but I've been doing software engineering for most of the last decade. I often feel like I've "missed something" due to no formal education, and I also feel like I'd get the robo-boot during the candidate screening process because my education doesn't match the job description.
I feel like a masters would benefit me, but I'd like to hear anyone else's opinion on this. Would an advanced degree benefit me given my background? (sorry to hijack your discussion, but it seemed related)
Living proof that you don't have to learn to code when you were 8 (I was 28) on your dad's Commodore 64. I didn't even have a computer or internet until I was in college. Mechanical engineer on paper.
I'm in a situation where my Bachelor degree is in Mechanical Engineering, but I've been doing software engineering for most of the last decade. I often feel like I've "missed something" due to no formal education, and I also feel like I'd get the robo-boot during the candidate screening process because my education doesn't match the job description.
I feel like a masters would benefit me, but I'd like to hear anyone else's opinion on this. Would an advanced degree benefit me given my background? (sorry to hijack your discussion, but it seemed related)
This was the idea, to discuss scenarios! Hijack at will haha
Hello,
I will just drop my though there.
Degree talks to HR, skill talks to your peers!
That's a great point. Thanks for the input.