You say "yes" but I don't think your answer really matches the question. Have you ever hired someone with just some theoretical knowledge and high marks in soft skills? I would expect anyone with at least a year of study of programming to have a lot more to show for it than some theoretical knowledge.
Yes, I have hired people with no built work to show. No, imagine I’ve never hired anyone who couldn’t demonstrate some practical knowledge (not just theoretical).
However I would encourage anyone in this position to get some practical experience however they can. Go build some things. It will be a much easier path into a better job, with work to show.
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You say "yes" but I don't think your answer really matches the question. Have you ever hired someone with just some theoretical knowledge and high marks in soft skills? I would expect anyone with at least a year of study of programming to have a lot more to show for it than some theoretical knowledge.
Yes, I have hired people with no built work to show. No, imagine I’ve never hired anyone who couldn’t demonstrate some practical knowledge (not just theoretical).
However I would encourage anyone in this position to get some practical experience however they can. Go build some things. It will be a much easier path into a better job, with work to show.