Ask HN: Who is hiring dropouts?

1 points by scriptnull ↗ HN
Will you hire a dropout for your firm , if you happened to come across a skillful person who suits your needs ? Please share links wherever applicable.

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A lot of startups and even big tech firms don't care about degrees anymore. I know google doesn't.
There are a bunch of companies which are open to accepting people for their skills and capabilities rather than their background. They're using 'blind auditions' to avoid any unconscious bias in the selection process.

http://www.today.com/video/companies-using-blind-auditions-t...

AdobeXD as an example will interview applicants from all backgrounds as long as their performance on their blind audition challenge is good. https://www.gapjumpers.me/questions/adobe/qs-251/

This 'blind auditions' approach is not only great for school dropouts, but also for those who have an unconventional educational or cultural background which doesn't tie with the popular view of educational pedigree needed for success.