It's no surprise that so many web2 veterans, startup founders, freelancers, and total newcomers are jumping into the web3 arena and switching to a remote work model.
The vast majority of web3 tasks are contract-based and can be done from anywhere with an internet connection. Working with web3 might be appealing for a variety of reasons.
This brief "How to" tutorial will show you the ropes when it comes to landing a high-paying, telecommute-friendly job on the web 3.
Tip 1: Describe Your Role
You must have a strategy before entering the web3 (or any other) industry.
Which of these careers appeals to you the most? Coding, programming, developing, graphic design, animation, marketing, community management, or even niche occupations like meme lord...
Whatever you decide to do, know that it will take time to learn the skills you'll need to do your work well.
Despite a potentially steeper learning curve, developers are more likely to be in high demand and earn better salaries than community managers.
Tip 2: Gain Real-World Experience
Practicing your craft is the greatest method to improve your proficiency in it. As with running, the greatest method to improve your talents is to practice those skills...
Volunteering as a community manager (CM) for another web3 project is a great way to gather experience and expertise if you want to be a community manager (as I once did) but lack any prior CM experience. You should start making applications and projects, going to hackathons, and making connections if you want to be a developer.
Although formal education is always a plus, real-world experience is always more so.
Learning via books, YouTube videos, and online programs is another viable option to getting real-world experience.
Tip 3: Networking
More emphasis is required on this point.
Web3's fundamental tenets are decentralization, social currency, and connections.
Your chances of being considered for a vacant post increase in proportion to the number of "friends" you have in real life and/or online.
Finding a well-paying, satisfying work is difficult in any industry, and it helps to have connections in high places.
Many web 3.0 businesses choose to promote from inside. This implies they'll want to fill open positions with individuals who have been actively participating in their ecosystem. Join a wide variety of groups to increase your choices.
Get in touch with any and all "degens" you find on the web 3, and start talking to them. If you want to stand out in a competitive market, you need to start creating your own brand across social media(s).
Tip 4: Make a stellar application.
I've seen a lot of resumes in my search for talented people to work on my own projects, and I've learned a thing or two that should make yours stand out.
Short, clear, and useful are the watchwords for a resume.
Don't waste time and energy; get to the point. Use action words like "delegated," "organized," and "produced."
Using bullet points is recommended, and anything longer than a single phrase should be condensed.
Employers care about the results you've achieved and how your experiences and talents may benefit the company.
Keep your resume focused on the relevant information alone. When applying for a position as a developer, it's important to highlight just those activities and experiences that directly pertain to the field. Do not mention that you spent a year working as a brewer's assistant.
If you'd like, you may even upload a short photo of yourself. Include your full name, contact information (including email and social media accounts), and any other pertinent details.
Add a few "extras" such, "reads a book a week, likes traveling, and loves working out." to make oneself more relatable.
Tip 5: Apply as much as possible
When you've zeroed in on a specific career path, are constantly expanding your expertise in that area, are actively seeking out new opportunities, are actively building your "personal brand," and have perfected your one-page resume and 30-second pitch, you'll be well on your way to landing your dream job. At this point, you should feel ready to start making job applications.
Every two to three days, I would spend an hour or so applying to a dozen or so positions on sites like https://cryptocurrencyjobs.co/, https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/, and https://web3.career/.
It might take three months, or perhaps longer, to get your dream job. therefore be persistent and patient.
It might take dozens of calls, hundreds of rejections, and many more "no answers" before you finally obtain the position you want.
Keep in mind that it is PEOPLE (still...) that make the hiring decisions, thus your goal should be to persuade those people that you are the best candidate for the job.
Hints & Advice Not Included
In spite of the fact that most positions in the web3 industry pay well, can be done from anywhere, and provide a number of other advantages,... Sometimes the employment or jobs will only be temporary (a few weeks, a few months, etc.).
Web3 isn't like a regular job in the real world where you are hired, report to HR, and start contributing to a 401(k).
Some employers may not provide contracts, may only pay in cryptocurrency (although many pay in fiat and ask you to give them invoices for payment), and may leave you completely on your own when the recruiting process is through.
How hard you want to work for someone else is entirely up to you, but remember that the more effort you put in, the better the pay and benefits will be.
In closing... Know all there is to know about blockchain, the web3 meme culture, degenerate slang, and popular hangouts. Join the locals and learn about their way of life.
Wishing you success in your web3 job search!