"BS in CS or equivalent experince." what is "equivalent experience?

[freebanana]

I saw this requirement: "BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience"

http://jobview.monster.com/Software-Engineer-Job-Hopkinton-MA-90137162.aspx
What would be "equivalent experience"?

[freebanana]

I saw this requirement: "BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience"

http://jobview.monster.com/Software-Engineer-Job-Hopkinton-MA-90137162.aspx
What would be "equivalent experience"?

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[Ancient Dragon]

It will depend on the company you want to work for, but equivalent experience usually means a paid job for at least 4 or more years. Just doing hack work between ages 10 and 14 don't do it. Somebody needs to pay you $$$ for your work.