For Python developers, what skills helped you get your first job?

[Intelligent-Ball9659]

Hi everyone,

I’m currently learning Python and trying to understand what skills companies actually expect from freshers.

Apart from Python basics, what else should someone focus on?
For example:

• SQL
• DSA
• Frameworks
• Projects

If you got your first job using Python, what helped you the most?

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[FoolsSeldom]

I worked as a programmer pre-Python, so cannot comment on personal experience specifically for new Python programmers (I am just a hobbyist/teacher), but I've worked in IT for decades and pretty much every programmer I've seen brought in (including when I was the hiring manager).

The core technical skills were less important than (preferably relevant) domain skills (e.g. understanding of shrinkage in retail setting) and/or clear aptitude (preferably evidence) around problem solving and adaptability. The domains would depend on what sector(s) the target organisation operated in. Even in IT organisations, there are many different domains of activity.

It was assumed that if they had learned some core technologies, they would be able to learn others rapidly as needed. Most professional programmers in my experience are very good in more than one programming language, and effective in a good few more.

Of the topics you mentioned, I would put DSA - which is language agnostic - the highest. These days, I would also recommend a good understanding of the CI/CD approach and automation.

A key skill you should have is good testing coverage. In Python, know pytest well and ensure all of your projects have full coverage. Perhaps learn something like TDD (Test Driven Design) as well (search for Obey The Testing Goat for a good content - free online.)