Both your points do absolutely not mirror my experience. In traditional career paths (established company) a diploma helps a lot -- for some roles you won't even be considered otherwise.
And your take on networks being useless is also strange. I work closely with people who have large and well-maintained networks, and the value they produce because of that is insane.
> Both your points do absolutely not mirror my experience. In traditional career paths (established company) a diploma helps a lot -- for some roles you won't even be considered otherwise.
For a first job? Maybe.
I don’t have one and it’s barely been a talking point back when I interviewed, regardless of company size.
And your take on networks being useless is also strange. I work closely with people who have large and well-maintained networks, and the value they produce because of that is insane.