Non-CS degree dev confirms targeted application strategy works
menhguin · x · 2026-08-29
Debating the "spray and pray" job application method, a user argues that sending 1000 applications is less effective than restricting efforts to 5 top targets and dedicating a full day to each. A developer with no CS degree or US citizenship confirmed they have successfully used this focused strategy multiple times.
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