Jon Gould<p>Even as professional <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Python" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Python</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Django" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Django</span></a> recruiters it's tricky finding good developers for our clients!</p><p>If you are thinking about going out and hiring for your business this year, give our new blog a read. </p><p><a href="https://foxleytalent.com/blog/hire-django-developers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">foxleytalent.com/blog/hire-dja</span><span class="invisible">ngo-developers/</span></a></p><p>This covers;</p><p>✅ How to build your social media presence (not just when hiring) and build your network. <br />✅ How sponsoring and/or attending conferences gives you access to an audience of the best developers around. <br />✅ A simple 30 day sprint structure to help you hire!</p>
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Jon Gould@jong0uld@fosstodon.org
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Jon Gould<p>We've just donated $5,000 to the <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@django" class="u-url mention">@<span>django</span></a></span> Software Foundation</p><p>I've written a blog post about why it is important to <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@foxleytalent" class="u-url mention">@<span>foxleytalent</span></a></span> to support the great work they do.</p><p><a href="https://foxleytalent.com/blog/dsf/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">foxleytalent.com/blog/dsf/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>I have also mentioned the <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@opensourcepledge" class="u-url mention">@<span>opensourcepledge</span></a></span> in the post and why their movement is helping Open Source Funding</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Django" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Django</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoSoftwareFoundation" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoSoftwareFoundation</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoProject" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoProject</span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>Has anyone taken part in PyCon’s Startup row. Seriously thinking about applying as <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@foxleytalent" class="u-url mention">@<span>foxleytalent</span></a></span> ticks most of the criteria. </p><p>Would be a great opportunity to showcase the business. If selected I would need a volunteer to help me on the stand as I’m the only one able to travel those dates. Would come with a free conference ticket.</p>
Jon Gould<p>I've seen lots of posts asking for tips to find a junior Python or Django developer job so I wrote blog post using my 17 years of experience as a recruiter in the Python/Django world. Hope it helps!</p><p>foxleytalent.com/blog/junior-developer </p><p>This includes tips for:<br />✅ Writing your CV/Resume<br />✅ Improving your skills as a developer<br />✅ Getting some programming experience<br />✅ Upgrading your LinkedIn Profile<br />✅ How (and where) to apply for jobs<br />✅ Interview Preparation</p>
Jon Gould<p>Europe and UK Wagtail developers, we are looking for a Python/Django/Wagtail contractor or freelancer to take on 3-6 months full time work for our client. </p><p>This role will be outside IR35, fully remote and likely to extend.</p><p>Full details can be found here: <a href="https://foxleytalent.com/jobs/wagtail-developer/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">foxleytalent.com/jobs/wagtail-</span><span class="invisible">developer/</span></a></p>
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Jon Gould<p>What does the job market look like right now for Django Developers?</p><p>I’ve shared some of my thoughts in a quick summary and left a little advice for job seekers too. </p><p>What do you think about looking for local jobs to gain an advantage over your competition rather than just applying to remote positions?</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Django" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Django</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoDeveloper" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoDeveloper</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoJobs" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoJobs</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoHiring" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoHiring</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/JobMarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>JobMarket</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/RemoteWork" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RemoteWork</span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>Shared this elsewhere already this week but wanted to put out on here to make sure people don't miss it.</p><p>Check out the Foxley Talent 2025 Django Developer Salary Report 🦊 </p><p><a href="https://foxleytalent.com/blog/django-salaries-2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">foxleytalent.com/blog/django-s</span><span class="invisible">alaries-2025/</span></a></p><p>It's based on real conversations we have in the UK, US and around Europe. </p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Django" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Django</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Python" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Python</span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>London Django People </p><p>Come and join us on our Winter Walk for the January Django.Social event. </p><p>Meet for 12:30 walk around Hyde Park.</p><p>Thursday January 30th 12:30-14:30</p><p>www.meetup.com/djangosocial-uk/events/305585567</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoSocial" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoSocial</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoLondon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoLondon</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Django" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Django</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoMeetup" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoMeetup</span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>Happy New Year Everyone!!</p><p>Today I shared my review of 2024 blog post: foxleytalent.com/blog/reviewing2024</p><p>Lots of highs and unfortunately too many lows. The rollercoaster of the recruitment industry is real... 🎢 </p><p>Looking back it was one hell of a journey, but here we are in January ready to go again! </p><p>Thankfully, 2025 is the year of the snake! 🐍 🐍 🐍 </p><p>Here's to hoping everyone in the Python community has a good one!</p>
Jon Gould<p>We are looking for a Python/Django Developer to work 3 days a week onsite with our client in London and the other 2 days remote...</p><p>💷 Salary: £55,000-£75,000<br />💂 Location: London<br />🏭 Industry: Startup<br />⚙️ Tech: Python, Django, Postgres, Vue.js, AWS, Docker</p><p>For more information and to read the full spec, please check out our jobs page: <a href="https://lnkd.in/eVNUaNNq" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">lnkd.in/eVNUaNNq</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>What's your hiring process like to secure great Python Developers for your team?</p><p>I've written up some of the key ✅ do's and ❌ don'ts to consider in my latest blog post on the <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@foxleytalent" class="u-url mention">@<span>foxleytalent</span></a></span> website.</p><p><a href="https://foxleytalent.com/blog/how-to-hire-a-python-developer/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">foxleytalent.com/blog/how-to-h</span><span class="invisible">ire-a-python-developer/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoHiring" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoHiring</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/PythonHiring" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PythonHiring</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoDeveloper" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoDeveloper</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/PythonDeveloper" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PythonDeveloper</span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>A few tweaks later, I've managed to get our popular Blog Page listed in the menu bar on the <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@foxleytalent" class="u-url mention">@<span>foxleytalent</span></a></span> website. </p><p>We have over 20 different blog posts there for you to read through. A wide range of topics including CV/Resume Writing tips, DjangoCon Reviews, How to Hire a Django Developer and even a discount code for a brilliant course to help you learn frontend for Python. </p><p>Go check it out! foxleytalent.com/blog</p>
Jon Gould<p>🏆 and the award for the smallest Venn Diagram Intersection of 2024 goes to...</p><p>...people in the Python/Django Community that play golf! ⛳</p><p>One of my absolute highlights from <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoConUS" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoConUS</span></a> this year was playing golf with <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@wsvincent" class="u-url mention">@<span>wsvincent</span></a></span> </p><p>Let me know if you play regularly and I'll create a group-chat somewhere for all of us to chat golf and Python/Django...</p><p>We might even have enough people to make up a fourball for a round at both DjangoCons next year!</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Django" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Django</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoDeveloper" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoDeveloper</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoGolf" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoGolf</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/DjangoCon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DjangoCon</span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>This week I experienced something shocking! </p><p>I had an job interview/screening call with a candidate using an AI DeepFake filter. </p><p>The more I looked into it I realised there was a whole fake profile, resume etc. </p><p>I shared this on LinkedIn and have had hundreds of thousands of views, so many comments (and conspiracy theories) that I had to make this video explaining the whole thing!</p><p>It's now been published on our YouTube channel.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/0tNymaqcIbc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/0tNymaqcIbc</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>Brilliant turn out tonight for the London Python X Rust London collaboration event. 🐍🦀</p><p>Thanks to our speakers and everyone who came along. It makes all the work to put this kind of event on worthwhile!!</p><p><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/LondonPython" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>LondonPython</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Python" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Python</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/RustLondon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RustLondon</span></a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Rust" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Rust</span></a></p>
Jon Gould<p>I am co-hosting a special event in London later this month.</p><p>🦀 Rust X Python 🐍</p><p>This will be a collaboration between the London Python and Rust London communities with sponsorship from Pydantic</p><p>We will have 3 talks and a panel discussion along with chances for networking and the obligatory trip to the pub afterwards.</p><p>I'm looking forward to learning about <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Rust" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Rust</span></a> and flying the <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Python" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Python</span></a> and <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Django" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Django</span></a> flag at the same time.</p><p>More details and registration here: meetup.com/LondonPython/events/303936396</p>
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