Your Web presence with Django.
Tags: django, opensource, python, podcast
Published: 2020-04-11 17:26:32

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Have you ever made a curriculum vitae? If you did then probably you’ve started with a template. In most of the templates there is always a ‘web’ place for your website. Setting up may be cumbersome for many but there is many services that solve that. Here you can use ( and work on! ) a template to set up with literally 2 clicks.

We are focusing here mostly on people who either want to start a podcast/blog or want to start programming in Python. In case you just want to start a podcast and are looking for a website then we are [here][0] for you.

In case you code — stay and read along!

## Your Junior CV references can be better


Great way to boost your curriculum is to start working on a project. To go out from __“while True: do online courses”__ loop. I’m not saying another to-do list. I’m saying something that can be useful, used and visible.

> - What experience do you have, Sir?
> - Well, […] and I was contributing to an open-source project that you can see  on my website.

Contributing to open-source is a great way to learn, leave your knowledge out there and let people use it.
You can search for __good first issues__ [directly on GitHub][1] or you can use apps like [this CLI][2] one or [this one][3] — that aim to help you find those. Both solutions have their advantages but in case you didn’t find anything or your level is not that high yet (or you simply like my idea) then you can find [some open issues][4] for __Django beginners__ and start using your knowledge!

## Your online presence counts

Recruiters are very well aware of the fact that [people lie on their resume][5]. Fortunately in IT the easiest way to verify actual knowledge is to click on a link in your resume and see with their own eyes. Amount of contributions, users or just the look of your page. Nowadays personal website is essential in your [online presence][6].
Even if you don’t like Podcaster idea and you’re not intending to contribute, there are many other platforms where you can start your page or [blog][7] in seconds. Try them out or build your website from scratch. You won’t regret it!

## What you lose by not trying

Coding together ( pair programming ) as well as [testing together][8] ( peer testing ) can be [profitable][9]. Peer activities are profitable not only according to our experience but to [studies][10]. As long as you don’t have other important side project or you’re not exchanging your time for money, reading other people’s code can bring you value.
Give it a shot and search for some Good First Issue today. In the worst case scenario you can find an interesting, free software that can ease your life.

[0]: https://github.com/hvitis/Podcaster
[1]: https://github.com/search?q=good+first+issue&type=Issues
[2]: https://github.com/cutenode/good-first-issue
[3]: https://goofi.now.sh/
[4]: https://github.com/hvitis/Podcaster/issues
[5]: https://www.inc.com/jt-odonnell/staggering-85-of-job-applicants-lying-on-resumes-.html
[6]: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2011/02/21/5-reasons-why-your-online-presence-will-replace-your-resume-in-10-years/
[7]: https://ghost.org/
[8]: https://hvitis.com/peer-testing-and-everything-you-should-know-about-it
[9]: https://medium.com/better-programming/when-pair-programming-works-it-works-really-well-heres-why-c51857bbcf0f
[10]: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/220832212_Peer_Testing_in_Software_Engineering_Projects