Hey everyone! I'm currently pursuing a BBA, but to be honest, it's more due to family expectations rather than passion. My true interest lies in tech and coding, and I'm also learning to become a self-taught developer alongside my studies. I'm aiming to secure an internship or job in a medium-sized company and eventually hope to work for a large tech giant like Google or Microsoft. So, I'm wondering, is having a Computer Science degree necessary to land a job in this field?
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While anything is possible, it's definitely a tough road. I don't have a degree myself, but I managed to secure an internship at a startup which helped me gain practical experience. Now I’m working at a larger tech company. It's not the usual path and likely has lower success rates, but balancing self-learning and a degree would give you a significant advantage over others.
In today’s job market, having a degree in Computer Science is pretty much essential if you want to land a position as a software engineer. Most internships are reserved for students actively enrolled in a CS program, and getting hired without one is quite challenging, especially if you're targeting big companies like Google or Microsoft. They're looking for candidates who follow the traditional paths.
Can you share more about how you landed your internship?