Ask HN: How do I effectively convey my skills that a degree doesn't reflect?
I'm a senior at a big state university, studying Political Science with a minor in Computer Programming.
Through a series of obtuse events, I want to work as a software engineer, but have had trouble getting interviews due to my degree situation. My university only allows a certain number of CS matriculation per class, and I decided to pursue it after my window closed.
I have 2 internships under my belt doing SWE for large tech companies (not FAANG, fwiw), but that hasn't helped me nearly as much as I had hoped. I'm also the vice-president of our hacking club and do a fair amount of programming on my own time.
Any advice would be welcome, especially for crafting an elevator pitch for my degree situation, which seems to be the major roadblock for me at this time.