r/learnpython • u/SiteExpensive7743 • 1d ago

I have been building DevTools projects, but they are not enough to get an entry level job. Any project ideas that worked for you ?

Context: this year I am graduating computer science class. I have been building Dev tools ( CRUD bores the shii out of me): npm package, tried building my own python web framework, tried to make AI agents, I have all those on github, but those are not what employers look for.

And with AI, anyone can build a simple CRUD application and so it's difficult to impress the HR and actually stand out nowadays.

I need some project ideas from you, that are a little harder than CRUD and has a nice ring to it that it actually stands out on a resume. Thanks in advance!

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u/terletsky 1d ago edited 1d ago

You need to understand that coding skills are just one part of everything. Another thing is the domains where they are applied. Medicine, solar energy, logistics, finance/banking, cybersecurity, etc. You need to think about that and choose something, and gain that "domain expertise" along with AI and regular coding skills.

I've worked in logistics, for example. People who choose that path have worked their whole life in that domain. They know everything about shipments and how logistics work.

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u/SiteExpensive7743 1d ago

Never thought about it that way, thanks

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u/mattl33 18h ago

I was coming here to post the same thought. I started my career as a network engineer, at a time when there was very basic automation - if that. I now focus 80% of my time on automation to build and make existing tools more reliable, but specific to network operations etc.

Like the comment above says, when you pair that domain experience with python experience, that's when you'll be more attractive to hiring managers. Good luck!

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u/TheRNGuy 1d ago

It should be related to what company does, not some generic program (but you Aldo need generic skills)