This is a nice article focussing on self taught programmers.

http://blog.pluralsight.com/self-taught-developer-job-tips?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_15_1202

What I really like the most is the focus on Craft a Portfolio – really like the advice the authors focusses on – this is not just useful for self taught programmers but all programmers should consider this.