[pelhage]

As a "non-traditional" (self-taught) and "entry-level" candidate who who just moved to SF a week ago (crashing on my bro's couch), I've been nervous as hell about my prospects.

If anyone has any advice other than "go back home", it'd be much appreciated.

[eru]

Befriend some Googlers, do lots of mock interviews with them, then go for Google. (Some for Facebook etc.) They still got oodles of cash.

[johnward]

Doesn't Google still but a lot of weight on your degree? Sounds like a waste of time to me.