RE: Re: I want to get involved with Python!
Jacob, thanks for replying. The IT job market is s specific in what they are looking for here in SA and it is really hard to get a job in a programming language one hasn't been exposed to. Even when you explain to the agency that you want to learn new technologies and that the only way you can acquire it is if someone gives you a chance. The recruitment agencies blatantly block your CV for those positions and it never gets to the clients. So, I thought it best to subscribe to this mail forum and hopefully get some advice and comments. I will continue applying online though. From: [email protected] Sent: 2015/03/11 03:48:23 PM To: [email protected],[email protected] Cc: Subject: RE: Re: I want to get involved with Python! - Original Message - From:[email protected]:[email protected]: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 11:19 AMSubject: I want to get involved with Python! > Please advise on what route you would suggest I take to become a Python > > > developer! > > Thanks, > Bianca. Bianca, best bet to check out availability of positions in SA is to check out online job listing websites, like careers24, pnet and jobmail, etc. And, while have no idea about other forms of training, I just got into python by working through various forms of online tutorial material, etc., as well as working with some of the eBooks available - but, sure some of the other list members will have better/more specific suggestions in that regard. And, yes, I work in/with python, but, my other primary field of focus here in SA is web development, so not too sure about industry specific use of different languages/platforms. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA "Roger Wilco wants to welcome you...to the space janitor's closet..." -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
RE: Re: I want to get involved with Python!
Thanks, everyone, for the advice so far - I am impressed with the way everyone wants to help! From: [email protected] Sent: 2015/03/12 07:29:46 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Subject: RE: Re: I want to get involved with Python! Original Message - From:[email protected]:[email protected]: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 11:19 AMSubject: I want to get involved with Python! > Please advise on what route you would suggest I take to become a Python > > > developer! > > Thanks, > Bianca. There is a Capetown Python User Group and a Gauteng Python User Group. They both use Google Groups for communication - http://groups.google.com/group/ctpug. http://groups.google.com/group/gpugsa It is worth subscribing to both. Jobs are advertised from time to time (mostly in Capetown). Have a look through the archives. Both groups organise monthly meetings - a good opportunity to mix with other Python developers. Frank Millman -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
I want to get involved with Python!
Hi, I am currently a "Progress Programmer" and looking for new challenges! It seems that Python is a good language to get familiar with and I would like some advice. I am on the look-out for a new job anyway and I thought it well to look for a job as Python developer in my field. I have been working in the healthcare sector for many years now and perhaps the only way to find a job as Python programmer at this stage, will be to find a job in the healthcare sector, as this is what I am familiar with. Are there any healthcare companies using Python (anywhere in the world) that I can contact for opportunities and advice? I currently live in South Africa and would like to know what the demand for Python is in SA, but I will also consider relocating to Australia or the UK if I find it's going to be worth it. Please advise on what route you would suggest I take to become a Python developer! Thanks, Bianca. -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
RE: Re: I want to get involved with Python!
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenEdge_Advanced_Business_Language Yip, that's the one I am referring to, Terry. From: [email protected] Sent: 2015/03/11 08:43:42 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Subject: RE: Re: I want to get involved with Python! On 3/11/2015 5:19 AM, [email protected] wrote: > I am currently a "Progress Programmer" and looking for new challenges! Are you referring to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenEdge_Advanced_Business_Language > It seems that Python is a good language to get familiar with and I would > like some advice. I am on the look-out for a new job anyway and I > thought it well to look for a job as Python developer in my field. I > have been working in the healthcare sector for many years now and > perhaps the only way to find a job as Python programmer at this stage, > will be to find a job in the healthcare sector, as this is what I am > familiar with. Are there any healthcare companies using Python (anywhere > in the world) that I can contact for opportunities and advice? > > I currently live in South Africa and would like to know what the demand > for Python is in SA, but I will also consider relocating to Australia or > the UK if I find it's going to be worth it. > > Please advise on what route you would suggest I take to become a Python > developer! One way to establish credibility as a 'python programmer' is to make contributions to an open-source python project. Perhaps find or create a project to somehow integrate Python and Progress. -- Terry Jan Reedy -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
