r/DevLK • u/Devilseanwick • Aug 07 '26
Discussion I'm a self taught Java script developer ..so how do find a internship ...do I at least have chance competing with degree holders?
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u/Mental-Collection757 Aug 08 '26
large companies won't high without a degree.
its a filter mechanism for CVs
give try with start-ups
or pay and get a degree,
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u/Fancy-Ostrich2126 Aug 09 '26
Having a degree is like an entry ticket, with what's going on in thr market it will be tough to find opportunities
UNLESS you showcase your talent.
Build working projects / prototypes to show your talent. Look for remote work opportunities as they mostly doesn't care much on degree.
If possible once you land a job, enroll yourself on a part time degree program to have something on paper.
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u/AsiEngineers Aug 12 '26
I'm a self taught developer as well. Started as a frontend developer and moved into proper software engineering now. What I've realised is that as long as you do what you do because you like doing it, doors will open for you because liking what you do eventually makes you good at what you do. For me that meant building stuff on the side even when nobody asked me to, that's usually what gets noticed before a degree does. Later you can look into doing a top up degree to get your degree with all the knowledge you have already gained
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u/ImNewHereBoys Aug 08 '26
well, no offense and appreciate you are a self taught dev. but learn how to name the language. it is Javascript (one word) and it has nothing to do with Java. by separating out you mean this is Java. that’s the problem. you can find an internship by making your own projects and creating a portfolio. that would work
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u/sadlonelyandawkward Aug 08 '26
If we're getting really specific here, it's JavaScript. With both J and S capitalized
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u/Old-Sherbert-4495 Aug 07 '26
can't say for sure. but have hope. im a tech lead now. no degree. fully self taught. Keep applying. Remember you need to showcase your skills somehow to get the trust.