In this episode, we sit down with Garrett Graves, a software engineer at Twitch who has built a thriving career without a college degree. Garrett shares his valuable insights, practical advice, and proven steps for aspiring back end developers who are eager to kickstart their careers but don't hold a traditional degree. In this episode, we talk about: - How to break into the software engineering industry, even without a college degree or work experience. Garret provides practical steps and resources to help individuals navigate their way through self-learning and gain the skills needed to succeed.- How to stand out and get hired as a software engineer. He shares strategies to make a strong impression on potential employers and increase your chances of securing a job.- Garrett's personal journey from dropping out of college to securing a position at Twitch, a leading technology company. He discusses the challenges he faced along the way and the lessons he learned, providing inspiration and motivation to those who may be considering alternative education paths.- Invaluable career advice from Garrett for individuals just starting their careers or looking to break into the software engineering industry. He shares insights on building a strong professional network, seeking mentorship, and staying motivated in the face of challenges. Tune in to this episode and gain valuable insights and guidance from Garrett Graves, as he shares his journey, tips, and advice to help aspiring software engineers carve their own path to success in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of technology. Enjoy this value-packed episode! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: degreefree.co Join the Degree Free Network and get the support you need to get hired, get that promotion, and achieve your career goals! You’ll get access to our free resources such as the 5 Degree Free Pathways and 7 Day Get Hired Challenge Course: degreefree.co/network Learn job hunting skills and learn how to land your dream job in 7 days: https://degreefree.co/gethired/ Starting your degree free journey but don't know where to start? Check out our free ‘5 Degree Free Pathways’ Course:  degreefree.co/pathways Thinking of changing your career path but don't know where to start? Check out our job change accelerator course: degreefree.co/jobchange