I might be able to refer you for a paid part-time python position...you can reach me at jamesalexanderlevy at g mail. If you do happen to have a github account its always a plus to link to it when you're asking around about jobs, as well.
Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
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Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#42I did open source, put everything up to GitHub, participated in public discussions and I never applied for a job (except for one), they found me. You should build something biggish in a topic you love and make it open source. It doesn't matter what it is. I did this for example: https://github.com/pokerregion/poker Also, filling out your LinkedIn profile can help.
Thanks for the advice, most appreciated.
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Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#43In order to get a job as a fullstack python dev, at the minimum you need to know: - Python - JavaScript - jQuery (bonus for knowing Angular or something other framework) - Basic Git skills - SQL - HTML / CSS - Flask or Django - Basic Unix skills - Basic knowledge of algorithms and data structures I cover how I personally approached this here: http://alexkrupp.typepad.com/sensemaking/2013/11/2012-my-yea... Once you ha…
I really liked your article. It seems like a really great resource for people getting started. I've got some friends who are beginners or interested in learning that I'm thinking about showing it to.
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#44What do you do currently? I went from a BA in Econ and an MBA to software development by bringing those technical skills and applying them to whatever job I was currently doing. Those companies had a need for automation and internal applications which I was able to step up and take on those tasks. After some time, I had built up enough experience to warrant a software engineer role. Of course, this probably works bet…
Did you transition roles within the same company?
Not at all
Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#45I got my first Python job by going to a user group meeting where there was an interesting presentation, and afterwards introducing myself to the speaker and handing him a resume.
As far as portfolio, I'm sure you can find someone in your friends or networks that would love for you to build a small website for them, or move their current site to Flask. If you don't know anyone looking for a site, approach local non-profits, your local library, or if you have kids or know anyone with kids, I can guarantee that the PTA at their school will have a bunch of projects that they'd love to build.
A quicker exercise that is good for portfolio is to look for web designers who have posted interesting mockups (e.g. on dribbble) and ask them for permission to build a working prototype of their mockup. This is good for both of you, and you might end up with someone you can call on to help with design work.
Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#46Where are you located?
A suburb of the city of Philadelphia Pa, called Plymouth Meeting
Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#47>I am really struggling with getting my foot through the door, as there is the typical catch 22 scenario, "We can't take you on board as you do not have Production centric experience" How many applications and feelers are you sending out? The vast majority of companies are either unwilling to risk hiring a junior developer, or don't have the on-boarding and infrastructure to make use of them. With excellent set-up, y…
I must say first and foremast a BIG thank you to you, for taking the time to respond to my post, most appreciated. To answer your question, i will like to think i do have a good resume :) and sending out about a dozen a week maybe. No I presently do not have projects.
Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#48>I am really struggling with getting my foot through the door, as there is the typical catch 22 scenario, "We can't take you on board as you do not have Production centric experience" How many applications and feelers are you sending out? The vast majority of companies are either unwilling to risk hiring a junior developer, or don't have the on-boarding and infrastructure to make use of them. With excellent set-up, y…
I must say first and foremast a BIG thank you to you, for taking the time to respond to my post, most appreciated. To answer your question, i will like to think i do have a good resume :) and sending out about a dozen a week maybe. No I presently do not have projects.
In your situation, I'd build a web app to show potential employees that I can actually code, and then send out closer to twelve applications a day than twelve a week.
Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#49Email me. I might be of direct or indirect help.
Re: Ask HN: Python Enthusiast – How to get my foot through the door?
#50This may or may not be of interest to you personally, but this is probably a good time to remind everyone that: 1) OpenStack is written almost 100% in Python and 2) Nobody involved heavily in OpenStack ever has to go looking for work - recruiters will come to you, whether you want them to or not. As a bonus, it's an exciting project and a great community: http://www.openstack.org/community/
Oh cool. This is extremely interesting to me personally, as a relatively new Python developer.