How to find a job in Web3 — ultimate guide

Crypto investor Brian Garber explains how to look for jobs in Web3, and get one of the many jobs in the industry. Why should you listen to what he has to say? Because he’s done it twice before. Anyway, if you want to dive into the world of Web3 and get a respectable salary while working remotely, keep reading our article.

What’s going on in the Web3 job market? 

Having monitored the market environment, the author of the thread found out that despite the market conditions, there are a lot of jobs. For example, there are many well-funded startups and growth-stage companies in cryptocurrency that are still operating and under construction. However, according to Brian Garber, the industry needs talent. 

The hiring process took about two and a half months. By the time he received the offer, he had reviewed more than 100 jobs, and he contacted half of them. 

What types of jobs are available? 

There are three main categories of directions that Web3 recruits for: 

• non-technical;
• technical;
• investing.

These roles can be found at companies that operate: 

• In a traditional setting (the author called it “doxxed”) (in real life or remote). These roles are generally more secure, and often come with benefits, and you can add them to your resume. But some of these roles may be in-person or restrict you to certain time zones.
• Anonymously. Such a job will pay you in crypto, and it is possible to create an anonymous network. The disadvantage is that sometimes you might be paid in illiquid shithcoin, and your employer could disappear at any time. Also, in your next job you are unlikely to be able to boast that you worked for an anonymous network. 

Let’s talk more about the categories. 

Non-technical jobs 

These are what you’d expect in any company, and require varying levels of education or experience: ops, sales, strategy, marketing, finance, HR, product, etc. 

It is worth mentioning that some, like community management, are uniquely common in Web3. 

Technical jobs 

It’s about developers: front-end, back-end, full-stack, data science, etc. All are in demand. Are you a dev? Are you a good dev? Do something. The author says that some devs he knows work across multiple companies or have their side projects. 

Investing jobs 

According to the thread, these roles focus on either venture or liquid token investing, often combining technical and non-technical skills. Venture roles are differentiated by the size of the fund, the stages of the companies they invest in, and the verticals they cover.

Who should consider applying for these jobs? 

Instead of sitting around waiting for the coin to go to the moon, or accidentally running into another Ponzi scheme, the author suggests applying for a job that can increase your liquid capital five times over a year. 

To see how it’s possible, read the story of a developer who moved from Google to Web3 and didn’t regret it. If you’re interested in concepts like reliability and a decentralized blockchain-enabled future, then working in Web3 is definitely for you. 

I quit my job at Google to work in web3.

Here’s why I believe that now is the right time to work in web3…

— shivsak (@shivsakhuja) May 8, 2022

The most efficient way to search for jobs 

Follow six basic steps: 

• identify types of jobs you would enjoy and might qualify for;
• tailor resumes/portfolios for each job type;
• organize specific openings into a list;
• identify an email contact for each job;
• cold email the contacts;
• nail the interview.

You can figure out which types of jobs you might like by using these links: @jobsincrypto, @web3career, and Coinfund. 

NOTE: If you know what type of job you’re looking for, toss in some keywords and start searching. If not, scroll past the first page of sponsored posts and browse to get a sense of what’s out there. It’ll be in chronological order. 

Also, you should use: 

• Google;
• LinkedIn;
• AngelList;
• Discord.

For investing: 

• startupandvc.com;
• johngannonblog.com.

Brian Garber advises to look at the different roles and the job descriptions, and to take note of the types of jobs where you meet half or more of the “requirements” bullets. Discard any role that you would actively dislike performing, or where you’re missing “most” of the required skills. 

Taylor your resume 

Your resume for a product job should emphasize different strengths than one for an operations role. You’re applying for Web3 jobs, the resume needs to mention Web3, even if you don’t have any experience. 

Make a list of jobs that interest you. Write down the following information about them: 

• desired job title (with hyperlink);
• company;
• remote or not;
• contacts;
• notes.

“Then start adding jobs. Don’t worry about finding contacts yet. Color code the list by job type,” said the author. 

Once you have ~15 jobs listed, find contacts. 

Find the company’s email format and apply it to the name of the person you want to reach. Brian Garber used RocketReach to find emails, and EmailHippo to test them. Don’t just drop applications through Greenhouse and Lever portals. 

Write a letter to the person who directly supervises the position for which you are applying. If the company is at an early stage and the job hierarchy is unclear, just find a senior employee. 

The letter should be brief but informative (not more than 300 words). Here’s what to include: 

• intro, job you’re applying for, why you’re interested;
• relevant education and work history;
• emphasize measurable achievements that are relevant to the job description.

For more on making a portfolio, see the Jack Niewold thread. 

Most jobs you’d find in corporate America/Big Tech want a resume, a college degree, and some references.

BTC and ETH both operate on proof-of-work, and crypto employment kind of does as well:

You’ll need a ‘portfolio’ to prove your abilities.

— Jack Niewold 🫡 (@JackNiewold) May 19, 2022

 

“If you don’t get an email response within a week or so, that’s when I’d suggest going ahead and dropping an application through whatever job portal the company has set up. Just convert your email to a standard cover letter, fill out the form, and submit,” says the author. 

When you go through the interview process, answer all questions coherently and clearly. And most importantly, if you have had difficulties in the interview before, practice more. Good luck!