<p>About the time we start reviewing transcripts, we have asked all types of technical questions, had them draw out scenarios on boards and already decided if the candidate is a good fit.</p>
<p>We will not care by then if so-and-so was a B.S. Math only, B.S. Math with CS concentration, CS only or a Nuclear Physics major who used all their electives in CS and put on their resume Physics/CS.</p>
<p>When there are more jobs than applicants, absolutes goes out the window. That is why I love this industry. You can make pretty damn good money and get hired and not even have to have all the requirements/GPA. That is why many software development job requirements say “CS, Math or related degree”. If it’s related and they know the technology and can prove their experience, we don’t care.</p>
<p>How do you think all of these “beltway bandits” (fed consulting companies) pop up. Furthermore, as a recruiter, you better be able to explain to the Program Management Directors why this other company found the “hires” and won the contract and your company did not? </p>
<p>Saying that “well I was looking absolute CS majors only” will not cut it.</p>