If you're just out of school or still in the early stages of your career, the first thing to figure out is why you want a job in Web3 (or the cryptocurrency space). I think this field will impact or even disrupt almost every industry in the next 20 years, and Web3 offers a great opportunity for young people - regardless of their track record - to quickly grow into "experts" in a new field, without having to compete with You don't have to compete with traditional experts who have decades of experience in the field; you can quickly provide considerable contributions and value in this new field if you find the right approach.

Second, the smartest people in the world are embracing Web3, joining crypto teams or DAOs, and leaving FANG. you can learn more by working with people who are good enough, and approaching 'excellence' will be even more valuable when you first enter the field.

Some advice

I divide advice into two types: one is a summary of experience passed on because it has been proven effective by some people, and the other is a humble indelible regret learned through regret. Admittedly both are valuable, but only the former is worth learning and emulating.

The advice offered in this article comes from what worked for me and what I didn't do. While applicable to many people, my advice is more applicable to those who have little work experience, such as college students in school, or those who are planning a career change after a few years of work.

You can think of these suggestions as a menu, pick a few options that sound most appealing to you, and stick to them so that you can reap the results.

Become an intern

Internships are the fastest way to discover or determine if you like a particular field. If you are a current student and already have an offer for an internship, I highly recommend it. This is probably the best option for students who want to learn about the crypto industry and gain some experience. My internship at a local cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong while I was doing my MBA provided great grounding experience and allowed me to immerse myself in the cryptocurrency space more on the ground.

Join a DAO

As a contributor, you can join a variety of DAOs - social DAOs, protocol DAOs, NFT holder DAOs/ communities, investment DAOs, etc.

Social DAOs - DAOs that form communities primarily on exclusives, events, or community events - can help you develop concepts and get a feel for how DAOs work. These DAOs include location-specific communities such as the ATX DAO, specific NFT holder communities, and DAOs such as Friends with Benefits.

In addition, if you have a deep understanding or particular passion for a particular product or protocol, joining that DAO can be a great way to gain initial experience and build a reputation. Many DAOs, including Sushi, Rarible, Index Coop, Yearn, and others, have various working groups. You can show that you can add value to a product, a protocol, and possibly eventually a DAO incentive by contributing to these groups.

Of course, you may not be able to contribute effectively to many DAOs at once (unless the DAO is very small). Therefore, it is more advisable to make a small number of high quality contributions rather than a large number of low quality contributions. Any DAO will want to work with members who can stick to the output, rather than the unfocused hot chasers.

Becoming an early adopter

In hindsight, becoming an early adopter is easy. In the present day, however, it requires taking certain risks. These risks include opportunity costs in terms of time, money, and attention. The cost of constantly using new applications or protocols on the chain is expensive and often comes with the risk of potential lost assets. Sometimes you need to get in decisively before a project takes off, or you need to spend money to interact on a protocol, but the truth is that no one knows if these early stage projects will eventually give out airdrops or offer exclusive benefits to early participants. Simply put, early participation must keep an open mind and not be in a hurry to dismiss any new protocol or application. The Web3 world is more in need of long-termism today than it is for investments in the tech space.

Fortunately, there are DAOs like Rabbithole that are helping to educate the next generation of cryptocurrency users by either incentivizing them to use the protocol or offering the ability to perform tasks in exchange for XP. Rabbithole has been successful in adding support for new public chains like Polygon and has had all users who have completed their ENS tasks receive ENS airdrops. While not every airdrop is significant, some users are already reaping huge rewards from them.

More importantly than airdrops, early adopters tend to be a very effective plus in the job search process because they are already the most dynamic members of a discussion board or community before they join the team. In addition, founders want to hire people who believe in their mission. Early adopters who are already contributing to the project in their free time are far better than looking for the highest paid hired guns.

Join a team with a reputation in the Web3 space

In the 'real' business world, when you have an Ivy League school or it says McKinsey or Goldman Sachs on your resume, people light up. But in the cryptocurrency space, people care less about your education or TradFi experience, but names like Coinbase, Messari, OpenSea, Uniswap, Compound, Chainalysis on your resume are proof that you've learned how the industry's top teams operate.

Writing

Nic Carter, Chris Burniske, Ryan Selkis, Derek Hsue, Phil Bonello, Ryan Watkins, and Kyle Samani are all fairly well known in the cryptocurrency space because they consistently write blogs on blockchain topics, most of which are investment or research related. One of the top skills you can utilize is your ability to write. It's hard not only to write good content, but also to have the guts to put your point of view out there. That said, anyone can be a writer - never tell yourself you can't do it. I've never considered myself a writer either, and even after writing hundreds of thousands of words, I still make typos in my work.

A few forms of outputting ideas with articles.

If you're uncomfortable sharing your ideas, get over it! If you really want to take it easy, start by summarizing great, long or complex pieces. You'd be surprised at how little time people spend reading. And the importance and value of content in selected and speed reading formats. An output of expert-type articles that delve into specific areas, including but not limited to liquidity mining, NFTs, smart contracts, stablecoins, digital artifacts, DeFi aggregators, and public chain ecosystem inventories, among others. Usage Notes. After you have performed some actions and interactions, show others how to do it in text or images. You can teach others how to interact in certain DeFi apps, or you can make more people aware of certain NFT apps or new app interactions on the public chain, etc. Fast and timely information.

Twitter

If you don't like long posts, Twitter is for you. cryptoTwitter values people who engage in discussions or ask relevant questions. Some of the smartest people in the cryptocurrency space use Twitter to build their brands, such as Pomp, Ryan Sean Adams, Meltem Dimirros, Arianna Simpson Nic Carter, Ari David Paul, Hasu, Tom Shaughnessy, Jason Choi and Ryan Watkins, to name a few. Just be careful not to make a liar of yourself on Twitter.

Some tips on Twitter.

Create a regular Twitter Space for your favorite topics. Gather great ideas or summaries on specific topics. Synthesize important events or highly listened to podcasts. Using images - they take time to create but can help improve communication. Tagging relevant individuals or companies in a topic is helpful to spread the word, but don't tag them when they are clearly not relevant in the topic or image, and remember not to tag the damn Elon or SBF, that's completely useless. Instead, tag subjects in the 10K-100K fan range. They are more likely to retweet or like your posts. Funny posts and memes. CMS interns create a brand through funny creative videos and memes. Consistent output - you need to tweet an opinion at least once a week, or at least share some funny content. Be creative, or at least find your own distinctive interpretation on an existing idea. That you will start with zero followers - 0 to 1000 is the hardest, and growing from 1000 to 10000 will also take quite a long time, although after that growth will be much easier. The final rule of Twitter - be authentic, people want to follow people, not bots.

Leverage other social media platforms

While Twitter has the strongest cryptocurrency community, you can also use Instagram, Reddit, Periscope, TikTok, or other social media networks to expand your reach. I also highly recommend embracing new social media platforms or features such as TikTok or Twitter Spaces. if you are listening to a channel and suddenly realize "wow, this content is crap, I can do better" then you are probably right, there are bound to be people willing to pay for higher quality content. We have to go out and keep trying new things and then stick with what works best of them.

Start a YouTube channel or podcast

Maybe you're not a wordsmith, but you're good at making videos, especially live content. Then be decisive and start your own Youtube channel or make some tutorial videos. YouTube is the second largest search engine today - take advantage of it.

Podcasts are the basis of cryptocurrency discussions. Jill Carlson and Meltem Demirors have a great podcast. tony Sheng also runs an interesting podcast. peter McCormack's What Bitcoin Did. nathaniel Whittemore started Long Reads Sunday. All of these have built up quite an impact.

Related unsolicited advice from someone who has never hosted a podcast.

For God's sake, don't assume that a podcast is an interview with X number of people. Consider live podcasting to increase authenticity and timeliness. Make your podcast a story (mad genius) or something different. Start by listening to podcasts from Robinhood Snack, which does small daily news stories, or Naval and Nivi, from Spearhead or How to Get Rich. There is an audience for podcasts as small as 3 to 15 minutes. Don't assume that every podcast needs to be at least an hour long just because Joe Rogan did a successful 3 hour long podcast.

Offline parties, events and clubs

If you're in a place that's filled with blockchain events, I recommend going to more parties or community events, most of which are free. Some common places to find events include Meetup or Eventbrite (translation: the Foresight News calendar is also a good option). For college students, check out your school's blockchain club or start your own blockchain club. If you're looking for a job, I wouldn't recommend paying to attend a conference, as conference tickets won't bring a good ROI unless you're incredibly talented at networking (which, let's face it, if you were, you'd have been hired already). The early NFT community were known to host frequent parties, and social DAOs like Bankless and Friends With Benefits often host events as well.

Moving to a crypto-infused city

By nature, we are all products of our environment. It's no secret that if you want to succeed in the tech space, you should probably live where the innovation is happening. I'm not saying you should necessarily move to a city like New York or San Francisco, but if you live there, you should take advantage of it. Other up-and-coming tech cities in the U.S. include Los Angeles, Denver, Austin and Seattle. If you're willing to venture abroad, you have even more options. Berlin, Shanghai or Singapore are all great places to give yourself an edge.

I would caution that it is increasingly irrelevant where you live. Most cryptocurrency companies are remote first, but if you're young, I still recommend meeting people in person to solidify those connections. It's much easier to connect with your colleagues in the office or at a Tuesday afternoon reception than it is to make connections online.

Leverage your strengths

Those who have some work experience should take advantage of this. If you have any of the following skills.

Data analysis CPA CFA Lawyer Fearless public speaker Can write like Dickens Interpersonal "wizard" Design Knowledge of economics If you have any of these skills, then you have a great advantage over many people currently working in cryptocurrency. For those students and young adults, you can also use your time to learn the above skills.

Be willing to help others

This doesn't mean telling people "please let me know how I can help" every day. The cryptocurrency world is small compared to any other industry. You can connect with people on Twitter or via email. Don't reach out to a manager at a venture capital firm or the CEO of your favorite cryptocurrency company, they will likely not respond. Find someone who is new to the company as they may have more time and will look at you as a young professional.

There are a bunch of articles on how to reach out to people, so I won't go into them, except that you should find a way to provide value, including but not limited to.

People are always looking for something to help them find the information they need. Organizing content, news, information, data, people, educational material, etc. Building a local network in your community.

Moving to a city full of encryption

By nature, we are all products of our environment. It's no secret that if you want to succeed in technology, you should probably live where the innovation is happening. I'm not saying you should necessarily move to a city like New York or San Francisco, but if you live there, you should take advantage of it. Other up-and-coming tech cities in the U.S. include Los Angeles, Denver, Austin and Seattle. If you're willing to venture abroad, you have even more options. Berlin, Shanghai or Singapore are all great places to give yourself an edge.

I would caution that it is increasingly irrelevant where you live. Most cryptocurrency companies are remote first, but if you're young, I still recommend meeting people in person to solidify those connections. It's much easier to connect with your colleagues in the office or at a Tuesday afternoon reception than it is to make connections online.

Leverage your strengths

Those who have some work experience should take advantage of this. If you have any of the following skills.

Data analysis CPA CFA Lawyer Fearless public speaker Can write like Dickens Interpersonal "wizard" Design Knowledge of economics If you have any of these skills, then you have a great advantage over many people currently working in cryptocurrency. For those students and young adults, you can also use your time to learn the above skills.

Be willing to help others

This doesn't mean telling people "please let me know how I can help" every day. The cryptocurrency world is small compared to any other industry. You can connect with people on Twitter or via email. Don't reach out to a manager at a venture capital firm or the CEO of your favorite cryptocurrency company, they will likely not respond. Find someone who is new to the company as they may have more time and will look at you as a young professional.

There are a bunch of articles on how to reach out to people, so I won't go into them, except that you should find a way to provide value, including but not limited to.

People are always looking for something to help them find the information they need. Organizing content, news, information, data, people, educational material, etc. Building a local network in your community. Thinking differently - people aren't always able to tell you what they want/need. What can your unique skills and traits offer?

Find a partner in the crypto space

ETH has friends, and you should too. Find a friend who is as passionate as you are and collaborate with each other on any of the above topics. No one can get to the top alone, and even if you do, it's lonely there. Ryan Shawn Adams and David Hoffman are a content machine with plenty of ink. Hasu - arguably one of the best researchers in the cryptocurrency space - also writes regularly with other individuals.

How to find a job

There are two ways to find a job. The easy way and the hard way.

The easy way As a person, go build a damn network of contacts. Honestly, networking is the best way to find a job. Putting in the effort to reach out, going to events, or networking online will help you more than you know. People are going to want to work with their friends.

The hard way The best advice I can offer is that you need to stand out and target your audience. The quality of your applications is more important than the number of applications you send.

Sending the same cover letter or application to 100 jobs may get you a job, but if there are only a handful of companies you really want to work for, you will need to put in the work to get the job.

My final piece of advice for crafting your application - be sure to be different. For example.

Create a chart or video that visually conveys something. Design a cool project, or find an existing one and make some slightly different changes and adjustments. Getting a head start on a growing trend, such as social tokens. Make a website or Newsletter with something valuable, such as information about new NFT releases, or a list of meeting times for each open source crypto project. Finding a way to save someone else's time or effort is a plus. Research a super niche topic related to blockchain and write / push your findings. It shouldn't be superficial, but it doesn't have to be completely revolutionary either, just tweet / write / say your opinion. Writing about head cryptocurrency products and protocols to share ideas. Employers value people who are self-driven and can create cool stuff. If you're still a student, or just a year or two off campus, realize that you're lucky. You likely have plenty of time - or you could use that time more effectively - to build your personal brand and follow the advice above.

A note about your resume

Again, make your resume figurative. If you have absolutely no idea how to create your resume or want to start from scratch, Harvard offers a lot of free materials. Also, be creative with your resume - make a concept page - or at least add some aesthetically pleasing templates. Remember, you are dealing with human beings who are naturally attracted to bright colors, graphics and pictures.

It's important to use data and metrics when possible, even if it's just to show your month-to-month growth on social media, best blog posts, or number of newsletter subscribers, etc.

Besides, no one is going to read your entire resume. What they want are your highlights, relevant experience, and links to your key channels (i.e. Github, Twitter, TikTok, etc.).

These are some great channels for finding jobs.

AngelList, one of the best places to find jobs at cryptocurrency startups. Crypto Jobs. CryptoJobsList. Cryptocurrency jobs. Pomp Crypto Jobs. Proof of Talent, for more advanced/technical positions. Linkedin, where finding cryptocurrency and blockchain jobs on LinkedIn is becoming more common. Web3 Jobs. Newsletters, follow the newsletters of your favorite companies, who often post new jobs or opportunities. Most venture capital firms post job openings for their portfolio companies.

Be bold.

You may not think you're qualified; apply decisively.

You may be afraid to tweet or publicly express an opinion. Do it anyway.

You will make mistakes. That's okay, and your opinion can be adjusted.

Final Thoughts

Work hard, stay humble, and be happy.

If you're just out of school or still in the early stages of your career, the first thing to figure out is why you want a job in Web3 (or the cryptocurrency space). I think this field will impact or even disrupt almost every industry in the next 20 years, and Web3 offers a great opportunity for young people - regardless of their track record - to quickly grow into "experts" in a new field, without having to compete with You don't have to compete with traditional experts who have decades of experience in the field; you can quickly provide considerable contributions and value in this new field if you find the right approach.

Second, the smartest people in the world are embracing Web3, joining crypto teams or DAOs, and leaving FANG. you can learn more by working with people who are good enough, and approaching 'excellence' will be even more valuable when you first enter the field.

Some advice

I divide advice into two types: one is a summary of experience passed on because it has been proven effective by some people, and the other is a humble indelible regret learned through regret. Admittedly both are valuable, but only the former is worth learning and emulating.

The advice offered in this article comes from what worked for me and what I didn't do. While applicable to many people, my advice is more applicable to those who have little work experience, such as college students in school, or those who are planning a career change after a few years of work.

You can think of these suggestions as a menu, pick a few options that sound most appealing to you, and stick to them so that you can reap the results.

Become an intern

Internships are the fastest way to discover or determine if you like a particular field. If you are a current student and already have an offer for an internship, I highly recommend it. This is probably the best option for students who want to learn about the crypto industry and gain some experience. My internship at a local cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong while I was doing my MBA provided great grounding experience and allowed me to immerse myself in the cryptocurrency space more on the ground.

Join a DAO

As a contributor, you can join a variety of DAOs - social DAOs, protocol DAOs, NFT holder DAOs/ communities, investment DAOs, etc.

Social DAOs - DAOs that form communities primarily on exclusives, events, or community events - can help you develop concepts and get a feel for how DAOs work. These DAOs include location-specific communities such as the ATX DAO, specific NFT holder communities, and DAOs such as Friends with Benefits.

In addition, if you have a deep understanding or particular passion for a particular product or protocol, joining that DAO can be a great way to gain initial experience and build a reputation. Many DAOs, including Sushi, Rarible, Index Coop, Yearn, and others, have various working groups. You can show that you can add value to a product, a protocol, and possibly eventually a DAO incentive by contributing to these groups.

Of course, you may not be able to contribute effectively to many DAOs at once (unless the DAO is very small). Therefore, it is more advisable to make a small number of high quality contributions rather than a large number of low quality contributions. Any DAO will want to work with members who can stick to the output, rather than the unfocused hot chasers.

Becoming an early adopter

In hindsight, becoming an early adopter is easy. In the present day, however, it requires taking certain risks. These risks include opportunity costs in terms of time, money, and attention. The cost of constantly using new applications or protocols on the chain is expensive and often comes with the risk of potential lost assets. Sometimes you need to get in decisively before a project takes off, or you need to spend money to interact on a protocol, but the truth is that no one knows if these early stage projects will eventually give out airdrops or offer exclusive benefits to early participants. Simply put, early participation must keep an open mind and not be in a hurry to dismiss any new protocol or application. The Web3 world is more in need of long-termism today than it is for investments in the tech space.

Fortunately, there are DAOs like Rabbithole that are helping to educate the next generation of cryptocurrency users by either incentivizing them to use the protocol or offering the ability to perform tasks in exchange for XP. Rabbithole has been successful in adding support for new public chains like Polygon and has had all users who have completed their ENS tasks receive ENS airdrops. While not every airdrop is significant, some users are already reaping huge rewards from them.

More importantly than airdrops, early adopters tend to be a very effective plus in the job search process because they are already the most dynamic members of a discussion board or community before they join the team. In addition, founders want to hire people who believe in their mission. Early adopters who are already contributing to the project in their free time are far better than looking for the highest paid hired guns.

Join a team with a reputation in the Web3 space

In the 'real' business world, when you have an Ivy League school or it says McKinsey or Goldman Sachs on your resume, people light up. But in the cryptocurrency space, people care less about your education or TradFi experience, but names like Coinbase, Messari, OpenSea, Uniswap, Compound, Chainalysis on your resume are proof that you've learned how the industry's top teams operate.

Writing

Nic Carter, Chris Burniske, Ryan Selkis, Derek Hsue, Phil Bonello, Ryan Watkins, and Kyle Samani are all fairly well known in the cryptocurrency space because they consistently write blogs on blockchain topics, most of which are investment or research related. One of the top skills you can utilize is your ability to write. It's hard not only to write good content, but also to have the guts to put your point of view out there. That said, anyone can be a writer - never tell yourself you can't do it. I've never considered myself a writer either, and even after writing hundreds of thousands of words, I still make typos in my work.

A few forms of outputting ideas with articles.

If you're uncomfortable sharing your ideas, get over it! If you really want to take it easy, start by summarizing great, long or complex pieces. You'd be surprised at how little time people spend reading. And the importance and value of content in selected and speed reading formats. An output of expert-type articles that delve into specific areas, including but not limited to liquidity mining, NFTs, smart contracts, stablecoins, digital artifacts, DeFi aggregators, and public chain ecosystem inventories, among others. Usage Notes. After you have performed some actions and interactions, show others how to do it in text or images. You can teach others how to interact in certain DeFi apps, or you can make more people aware of certain NFT apps or new app interactions on the public chain, etc. Fast and timely information.

Twitter

If you don't like long posts, Twitter is for you. cryptoTwitter values people who engage in discussions or ask relevant questions. Some of the smartest people in the cryptocurrency space use Twitter to build their brands, such as Pomp, Ryan Sean Adams, Meltem Dimirros, Arianna Simpson Nic Carter, Ari David Paul, Hasu, Tom Shaughnessy, Jason Choi and Ryan Watkins, to name a few. Just be careful not to make a liar of yourself on Twitter.

Some tips on Twitter.

Create a regular Twitter Space for your favorite topics. Gather great ideas or summaries on specific topics. Synthesize important events or highly listened to podcasts. Using images - they take time to create but can help improve communication. Tagging relevant individuals or companies in a topic is helpful to spread the word, but don't tag them when they are clearly not relevant in the topic or image, and remember not to tag the damn Elon or SBF, that's completely useless. Instead, tag subjects in the 10K-100K fan range. They are more likely to retweet or like your posts. Funny posts and memes. CMS interns create a brand through funny creative videos and memes. Consistent output - you need to tweet an opinion at least once a week, or at least share some funny content. Be creative, or at least find your own distinctive interpretation on an existing idea. That you will start with zero followers - 0 to 1000 is the hardest, and growing from 1000 to 10000 will also take quite a long time, although after that growth will be much easier. The final rule of Twitter - be authentic, people want to follow people, not bots.

Leverage other social media platforms

While Twitter has the strongest cryptocurrency community, you can also use Instagram, Reddit, Periscope, TikTok, or other social media networks to expand your reach. I also highly recommend embracing new social media platforms or features such as TikTok or Twitter Spaces. if you are listening to a channel and suddenly realize "wow, this content is crap, I can do better" then you are probably right, there are bound to be people willing to pay for higher quality content. We have to go out and keep trying new things and then stick with what works best of them.

Start a YouTube channel or podcast

Maybe you're not a wordsmith, but you're good at making videos, especially live content. Then be decisive and start your own Youtube channel or make some tutorial videos. YouTube is the second largest search engine today - take advantage of it.

Podcasts are the basis of cryptocurrency discussions. Jill Carlson and Meltem Demirors have a great podcast. tony Sheng also runs an interesting podcast. peter McCormack's What Bitcoin Did. nathaniel Whittemore started Long Reads Sunday. All of these have built up quite an impact.

Related unsolicited advice from someone who has never hosted a podcast.

For God's sake, don't assume that a podcast is an interview with X number of people. Consider live podcasting to increase authenticity and timeliness. Make your podcast a story (mad genius) or something different. Start by listening to podcasts from Robinhood Snack, which does small daily news stories, or Naval and Nivi, from Spearhead or How to Get Rich. There is an audience for podcasts as small as 3 to 15 minutes. Don't assume that every podcast needs to be at least an hour long just because Joe Rogan did a successful 3 hour long podcast.

Offline parties, events and clubs

If you're in a place that's filled with blockchain events, I recommend going to more parties or community events, most of which are free. Some common places to find events include Meetup or Eventbrite (translation: the Foresight News calendar is also a good option). For college students, check out your school's blockchain club or start your own blockchain club. If you're looking for a job, I wouldn't recommend paying to attend a conference, as conference tickets won't bring a good ROI unless you're incredibly talented at networking (which, let's face it, if you were, you'd have been hired already). The early NFT community were known to host frequent parties, and social DAOs like Bankless and Friends With Benefits often host events as well.

Moving to a crypto-infused city

By nature, we are all products of our environment. It's no secret that if you want to succeed in the tech space, you should probably live where the innovation is happening. I'm not saying you should necessarily move to a city like New York or San Francisco, but if you live there, you should take advantage of it. Other up-and-coming tech cities in the U.S. include Los Angeles, Denver, Austin and Seattle. If you're willing to venture abroad, you have even more options. Berlin, Shanghai or Singapore are all great places to give yourself an edge.

I would caution that it is increasingly irrelevant where you live. Most cryptocurrency companies are remote first, but if you're young, I still recommend meeting people in person to solidify those connections. It's much easier to connect with your colleagues in the office or at a Tuesday afternoon reception than it is to make connections online.

Leverage your strengths

Those who have some work experience should take advantage of this. If you have any of the following skills.

Data analysis CPA CFA Lawyer Fearless public speaker Can write like Dickens Interpersonal "wizard" Design Knowledge of economics If you have any of these skills, then you have a great advantage over many people currently working in cryptocurrency. For those students and young adults, you can also use your time to learn the above skills.

Be willing to help others

This doesn't mean telling people "please let me know how I can help" every day. The cryptocurrency world is small compared to any other industry. You can connect with people on Twitter or via email. Don't reach out to a manager at a venture capital firm or the CEO of your favorite cryptocurrency company, they will likely not respond. Find someone who is new to the company as they may have more time and will look at you as a young professional.

There are a bunch of articles on how to reach out to people, so I won't go into them, except that you should find a way to provide value, including but not limited to.

People are always looking for something to help them find the information they need. Organizing content, news, information, data, people, educational material, etc. Building a local network in your community.

Moving to a city full of encryption

By nature, we are all products of our environment. It's no secret that if you want to succeed in technology, you should probably live where the innovation is happening. I'm not saying you should necessarily move to a city like New York or San Francisco, but if you live there, you should take advantage of it. Other up-and-coming tech cities in the U.S. include Los Angeles, Denver, Austin and Seattle. If you're willing to venture abroad, you have even more options. Berlin, Shanghai or Singapore are all great places to give yourself an edge.

I would caution that it is increasingly irrelevant where you live. Most cryptocurrency companies are remote first, but if you're young, I still recommend meeting people in person to solidify those connections. It's much easier to connect with your colleagues in the office or at a Tuesday afternoon reception than it is to make connections online.

Leverage your strengths

Those who have some work experience should take advantage of this. If you have any of the following skills.

Data analysis CPA CFA Lawyer Fearless public speaker Can write like Dickens Interpersonal "wizard" Design Knowledge of economics If you have any of these skills, then you have a great advantage over many people currently working in cryptocurrency. For those students and young adults, you can also use your time to learn the above skills.

Be willing to help others

This doesn't mean telling people "please let me know how I can help" every day. The cryptocurrency world is small compared to any other industry. You can connect with people on Twitter or via email. Don't reach out to a manager at a venture capital firm or the CEO of your favorite cryptocurrency company, they will likely not respond. Find someone who is new to the company as they may have more time and will look at you as a young professional.

There are a bunch of articles on how to reach out to people, so I won't go into them, except that you should find a way to provide value, including but not limited to.

People are always looking for something to help them find the information they need. Organizing content, news, information, data, people, educational material, etc. Building a local network in your community. Thinking differently - people aren't always able to tell you what they want/need. What can your unique skills and traits offer?

Find a partner in the crypto space

ETH has friends, and you should too. Find a friend who is as passionate as you are and collaborate with each other on any of the above topics. No one can get to the top alone, and even if you do, it's lonely there. Ryan Shawn Adams and David Hoffman are a content machine with plenty of ink. Hasu - arguably one of the best researchers in the cryptocurrency space - also writes regularly with other individuals.

How to find a job

There are two ways to find a job. The easy way and the hard way.

The easy way As a person, go build a damn network of contacts. Honestly, networking is the best way to find a job. Putting in the effort to reach out, going to events, or networking online will help you more than you know. People are going to want to work with their friends.

The hard way The best advice I can offer is that you need to stand out and target your audience. The quality of your applications is more important than the number of applications you send.

Sending the same cover letter or application to 100 jobs may get you a job, but if there are only a handful of companies you really want to work for, you will need to put in the work to get the job.

My final piece of advice for crafting your application - be sure to be different. For example.

Create a chart or video that visually conveys something. Design a cool project, or find an existing one and make some slightly different changes and adjustments. Getting a head start on a growing trend, such as social tokens. Make a website or Newsletter with something valuable, such as information about new NFT releases, or a list of meeting times for each open source crypto project. Finding a way to save someone else's time or effort is a plus. Research a super niche topic related to blockchain and write / push your findings. It shouldn't be superficial, but it doesn't have to be completely revolutionary either, just tweet / write / say your opinion. Writing about head cryptocurrency products and protocols to share ideas. Employers value people who are self-driven and can create cool stuff. If you're still a student, or just a year or two off campus, realize that you're lucky. You likely have plenty of time - or you could use that time more effectively - to build your personal brand and follow the advice above.

A note about your resume

Again, make your resume figurative. If you have absolutely no idea how to create your resume or want to start from scratch, Harvard offers a lot of free materials. Also, be creative with your resume - make a concept page - or at least add some aesthetically pleasing templates. Remember, you are dealing with human beings who are naturally attracted to bright colors, graphics and pictures.

It's important to use data and metrics when possible, even if it's just to show your month-to-month growth on social media, best blog posts, or number of newsletter subscribers, etc.

Besides, no one is going to read your entire resume. What they want are your highlights, relevant experience, and links to your key channels (i.e. Github, Twitter, TikTok, etc.).

These are some great channels for finding jobs.

AngelList, one of the best places to find jobs at cryptocurrency startups. Crypto Jobs. CryptoJobsList. Cryptocurrency jobs. Pomp Crypto Jobs. Proof of Talent, for more advanced/technical positions. Linkedin, where finding cryptocurrency and blockchain jobs on LinkedIn is becoming more common. Web3 Jobs. Newsletters, follow the newsletters of your favorite companies, who often post new jobs or opportunities. Most venture capital firms post job openings for their portfolio companies.

Be bold.

You may not think you're qualified; apply decisively.

You may be afraid to tweet or publicly express an opinion. Do it anyway.

You will make mistakes. That's okay, and your opinion can be adjusted.

Final Thoughts

Work hard, stay humble, and be happy.