London Developers: Takin It To The Pub / Community Connections

This is our monthly social gathering which incorporates members of this group and members from another group which I organize called the London Java Community. It is also a chance to be introduced to developers working in the industry who will give you real insight into what the industry can offer.


The evening

We meet in the evening on the third Tuesday of every month in a private room at the Lvpo bar in Soho (http://www.lvpo.co.uk.... We usually attract 60 – 70 members so it is a lively event in which members both junior and senior can connect in a relaxed atmosphere and set the development world to rights. Free platters of food will be provided and we have negotiated a happy hour for the duration of the evening.

This is a chance to come along and meet and chat with other members of the London Technical Community. It is a great chance to meet other developers and has attracted members of all levels, I'll also be onsite so if anyone is looking for free recruitment advice it's a great chance to come along for a chat.


Community Connections

Are you looking to find out what the software industry is like? How to get past technical interviews? What to do prior to graduating to improve your chances of finding work?

We have a community across the two groups of over 1300 people. As part of a free service we use the event as a platform to connect people together within this vast community. If there is anything you would love to speak to a mentor about let me know in advance and I’ll try to find someone that I can introduce you to. PLEASE NOTE this is NOT a recruitment effort, moreover a chance to meet a mentor or specialist that may be able to offer support/guidance in a particular area. Previous introductions have been in these areas:

- Advice on final year projects
- Recently graduated and looking for someone to give you industry advice
- Career / CV / Recruitment advice
- Looking for help for an open source project OR looking for an open source project and want advice on one to join
- Just new to London and want to meet some people with similar interests

So if there is something that you would like to find out about let me know by completing the questions upon signing up to the event.

DISCLAIMER: As this is a free service it’s something I can’t guarantee but where possible I’ll do what I can to connect you with people that can help for you to meet at the pub.