Published on May 24, 2023

☕ Do THIS to land a Web3 job

Henry Russell

@henryrussell

👋 gm frens

It's Wednesday! Do you know what that means? Tips on how to land your dream role + a boat load of new job positions!

But first - are you tired of the web3 dad jokes already? No? Great.

Q: Why did the cryptocurrency go to the comedy club?

A: To try out its "Bit"coin jokes and see if they'd land.

(Sorry, the new guy took over the newsletter and he's gotten out of hand. Please take it easy on him.)

Who ordered Web3 jobs for lunch? 👇

💼 Business & Product

Coinshift - Senior Product Marketing Manager
Chorus One - Product Marketer
Cere Network - BizDev Manager
Find Satoshi Lab - BizDev Manager

👩‍💻 Developer/Technical

prePO - Smart Contract Engineer, Solidity
Chainflip - Senior Full Stack Engineer, Web3
Phantom - Software Engineer, Mobile
Octav - Senior Frontend Engineer
Status - Senior React Native UI Developer
EigenLayer - Smart Contract Engineer
Vibe Labs - Senior Frontend Engineer

🎯 Marketing & Community

Metaintro - TikTok Strategist (respond to this email with your CV)
Outlier Ventures - Social Lead
DappRadar - Social Media Manager
PlayToEarn - Marketing Manager
Settlemint - Market Development Representative
Ramp Network - Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager
Find Satoshi Labs - Content Creator
Disobey - Head of Social Media & Content

🎓 Internships

100Thieves - Community Manager Intern
KoinX - Web3 Partnership Intern

AI & ML:

SportsIcon - Machine Learning Consultant
Angi - Lead Data Scientist, Pricing

🫡 How to Land Your Dream Role

🤝 Ready to land that role you've been eyeing?

We're here to provide the best steps to find that Web3 job of your dreams. Here is a guide that can help you land that role. (Courtesy of Kelano.eth on Twitter.)

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This guide provides valuable insights and practical tips on transitioning from a Web2 job to a high-paying Web3 position. Discover how to find the right company, secure your first job, and increase your value in the Web3 space.

📖 Kelano's Story:

Kelano, with a background in marketing, discovered NFTs and decided to pursue a web3 career.
Through extensive self-education, they gained knowledge and expertise in the web3 space.
Started as a volunteer mod at @compass_nft, offering more value than expected.
Transitioned to a paid role and labeled themselves an expert.
Applied for and secured a position as an NFT growth manager at Binance.

🚀 Practical Steps in Landing a Web3 Job

Finding the Right Company

Validate four criteria: revenue stream, financial stability, competent team, and appealing product/service.
Conduct solid research, have calls with the team, and analyze the business to assess viability.

Where to Find Web3 Jobs:

Explore platforms like @Web3Career, @RooTroopNFT, @Seekr_io, and LinkedIn.
Focus on VC-funded companies for stability during market downturns.

Landing Your First Job:

Showcase your value upfront by offering your skills for free initially.
Provide a list of strategies or create a remarkable sample of your work.
Demonstrate your capabilities to increase chances of securing a paid web3 position.

Increasing Your Value:

Build your personal brand to establish authority in the web3 space.
Showcase expertise through content creation, community engagement, or thought leadership.
Establish yourself as an authority, which increases your value and chances of success.

Go get that job!

Transitioning to a web3 career requires dedication, strategic planning, and a focus on delivering value. By following this guide, readers can navigate the path to landing a high-paying web3 job and unlock exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology.

You can read the full thread in detail here.

Now, go find and apply at that job you've been eyeing for a while now!