AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A JOB ?

[Kimetsu]

Hello,

Long story short, I started learning python from 2019.



From 2019 to now I worked on a lot of my projects. I learned coding with python to solve my own problems which helped me practice python a lot.



Some of my projects generated me some profits like $10-$20/day, these projects was not complicated at all.



Just some automation here and here in the right place/site and boom some money begins to flow.



Any pro developer will laugh at my face if he/she saw my simple projects which lead me to a question how can I know if I am eligible for a job with my simple skills.



What I master in python is Automation, almost all my projects are automation projects not websites not games.

I master Loops, while True, functions, little knowledge in classes, building SIMPLE modules on top of other modules to save time and make it simpler for me than it's.



I built some modules on top of open source modules which helped me a lot to automate faster and not repeat the code again and again in any new projects.



Learned some but willing to learn more.



Am I good for an entry level job ?

 

[reuse]

Do you have a portfolio? Any links to your past projects?

 

[Kimetsu]

Do you have a portfolio? Any links to your past projects?

Didn't organize a portfolio

 

[bookmarc]

based on what you said the simple answer is YES!

Best of luck!

 

[Daniel from Linxact]

I think that an entry level position would be suited to you. Make sure to organize your projects into a portfolio and learn to present yourself with confidence. You need to show dedication because you need to learn a lot more. Try to think as your future boss.

Sincerely,
The Data Scientist

 

[Kimetsu]

based on what you said the simple answer is YES!

Best of luck!

Based on what you say YES ?

 

[kurus]

I would say yes but the difficulty to land a job depends on which country you live in. Also, I think you already know this, but it will be more difficult to land a job at a big company than with a startup.
That doesn't mean you know less than people with a degree, just that it is less of a risk to hire someone with a degree than one without.

The best you could do is to send out some application and see what happens, what they require from you and what they will respond. When I applied for my first job the market in my country was obsessed with scrum after a year it had changed to test driven development and everyone wanted to have someone with experience in TDD. You just have to be lucky and find the right job for you and if you don't apply you never know.

 

[Kimetsu]

I think that an entry level position would be suited to you. Make sure to organize your projects into a portfolio and learn to present yourself with confidence. You need to show dedication because you need to learn a lot more. Try to think as your future boss.

Sincerely,
The Data Scientist

You mean my current knowledge is nothing ? From employer perspective ?

 

[Kimetsu]

I would say yes but the difficulty to land a job depends on which country you live in. Also, I think you already know this, but it will be more difficult to land a job at a big company than with a startup.
That doesn't mean you know less than people with a degree, just that it is less of a risk to hire someone with a degree than one without.

The best you could do is to send out some application and see what happens, what they require from you and what they will respond. When I applied for my first job the market in my country was obsessed with scrum after a year it had changed to test driven development and everyone wanted to have someone with experience in TDD. You just have to be lucky and find the right job for you and if you don't apply you never know.

Thank you, there's jobs for just simple python ? Or I got to learn more and more ?

 

[Daniel from Linxact]

You mean my current knowledge is nothing ? From employer perspective ?

I never said that. You are at the beginning and therefore you need to create the perception that you will develop to an even better and experienced coder.

Sincerely,
The Data Scientist

 

[kurus]

Thank you, there's jobs for just simple python ? Or I got to learn more and more ?

It's really hard to say. I don't know how much python you know and I don't know where you live. In my country I doubt that there are many jobs that only require python but that doesn't mean that you will never find a job, only that it is harder where I live.

The best advice I can give you is to apply for a couple of jobs and try to get feedback from them if they don't select you. Why didn't they select you? Do they require a degree? Do they require more experience?

 

[Kimetsu]

Didn't organize a portfolio

Maybe I will back here after organizing a good portfolio.

Didn't organize a portfolio

Based on what you say YES ?

You mean my current knowledge is nothing ? From employer perspective ?

Thank you, there's jobs for just simple python ? Or I got to learn more and more ?

Maybe I will back here after organizing a good portfolio.

Thank you everyone for your help.

 

[Kimetsu]

I never said that. You are at the beginning and therefore you need to create the perception that you will develop to an even better and experienced coder.

Sincerely,
The Data Scientist

Is self experience and self projects matters ?
Like to say "I have 3 years experience in python working on my own projects"

 

[satyr85]

You need to move on to webdev or data science. Most companies are looking for experts, not entry level devs that can do very simple stuff.

Probably you got stuck with your knowledge level - loops, while true are basic concepts, there is really nothing to master here.

Look for learning path that you like, find few courses/books, start learning and never stop. 6-12 months of full-time learning (and learning by doing) django and frontend stuff (html, css, javascript, react) and you can land job easily.

You mean my current knowledge is nothing? From employer perspective?

Lets say I have an project in django and I'm looking to hire someone - your current knowledle would be sadly nothing for me. In case I would hire you I would need to pay you X months so you can learn Django - thats not going to happen. People are willing to pay so you can know adapt to project, but you need to be familiar with most of libraries used in given project.

Just take a look at justjoin.it and look what companies are looking for. Most python jubs are Django/Flask related - without knowing given company stack you cant even think about being hired.

Pro tip:
Never stop learning.

P.S.
On reddit you could get way more accurate answers for your questions.

Is self experience and self projects matters ?
Like to say "I have 3 years experience in python working on my own projects"

If your experience is unrelated to job you want it dont really matter in most cases.

 

[Jimoz]

Is self experience and self projects matters ?
Like to say "I have 3 years experience in python working on my own projects"

You can say that but companies look for a candidate with right skills to fit in their project.

So you must have broader knowledge of subject to grab the opportunity.

 

[MgicalaEarner]

Same story bro Cheers

 

[kurus]

@satyr85 I agree with what you say but its not that black or white. It is true that companies would like you to know the company stack but that doesn't mean they will pass on you if you don't know it. A lot depends on the market, I can only speak for my own country but there is a shortage of developers here. That doesn't mean anyone can land a job but it certainly is easier now than it was a couple of years ago.

 

[vuminh075]

Good job

 

[OccultKingdoms]

You can only get an internship and then it will turn out if you are eligible to become a junior developer. They will probably hire you if you manage to grasp the framework and tools used by their company. It usually takes one or two months on real projects, but then you are there. The work is intense and if you have other responsibilities at the time, you might not be able to keep up. If you want to quickly get an internship, contribute to open source projects on github in the technology of your choice. Or simply upload your previous projects to github and put links on your resume. If they say they require xyz, your github account must reflect that.

 

[xReminisce]

Any pro developer will laugh at my face if he/she saw my simple projects which lead me to a question how can I know if I am eligible for a job with my simple skills.

Am I good for an entry level job ?

Any company that has pro developer that gives shit for your "simple projects" isn't worth joining.
That itself reflects the type of elitism environment the workplace allows or even encourages.
Everyone started off somewhere and entry-level job basically means, "with little or no prior experience to gain experience in the position"

From what you have mentioned, an entry-level job for you won't out of your reach at all, unless they are asking for a qualification. Which experiences at times can be used as a qualification, so having a portfolio of your work (regardless of how small or insufficient it may seem, would be beneficial).