The volatile nature of the crypto market is never a barrier to getting a job in the industry. While existing companies are recording tremendous growth and expansions, new startups are emerging and raising capital funds. As they continue to raise and expand, they are always hiring massively!

Before You Apply,
Web3 jobs are either tech or non-tech. You need to equip yourself with enough basic knowledge and also do a comprehensive due diligence about the industry and it's technology. This will help you easily fit for the industry and get you qualified to apply for a listed web3 role.

Know the web basics
Getting a job in web3 tech requires that you at least know how to use the internet and also have a handful of knowledge on what crypto and blockchain really is. Thanks to schools such as we teach blockchain with their short crypto courses and learn crypto that are using categorized articles to answer crypto questions for free.

Master a web3 skill
While getting the basic crypto knowledge, you must have found out the different web3 skills in demand. Pick a skill that interests you enough and begin to build a career towards the chosen skill. If you're confused about where to learn, there are free and subsidized courses with certifications on Udemy. If you prefer spervised learning, check out my last article listing Free schools to learn Web3 skills

Build a personal brand
Opportunities can only find you if you're visible. All that visibility needs from you are;

A Resume and Cover Letter
If you can't afford to hire a professional, there are lots of free tools to help you build a good resume. You can also find thousands of free templates on Google.

Optimizing your Socials
This means ensuring that all your social accounts, LinkedIn and Twitter especially are optimized to reflect your Web3 skills. Using industry relevant keywords on your bios, following accounts and connections that are in the industry, engaging contents that apply to your skill, etc.

Connect and Collaborate
Community and Networking are one of the key drivers of the web3 ecosystem. While you’re mastering a skill, your free periods should be dedicated to scrolling google web pages and Twitter TL connecting with personalities, reading about companies and finding web3 communities. Engage their posts, be active in communities and connect with other members. Volunteer to collaborate on projects, events or deals that boost your career. Web3 events, virtual and physical are big deals. Make sure you attend as much as you can.

One of the perks of the decentralized industry is that, while you are doing all the above listed, there are 60% chances your first web3 gig will find you before you make an intentional attempt to apply for one. But, just in case you’re not there yet, there are many free websites and platforms to help you land your first crypto job.

 

Websites to Find Web3 Jobs

Web3 Jobs
This job board stands out not only because it is the most popular, but also because it is used by leading Web3 companies and startups to source for and hire talents. Heads up! Web3 Jobs lists the most competitive web3 vacancies.

LinkedIn
Apart from it being a professional networking site, applicants have the opportunity to brand and sell themselves directly to HRs, employees, CEOs and other executives, in web3 firms and businesses. Optimize your LinkedIn today.

Cryptocurrency Jobs
This job board always finds its way into the top 3 web3 job boards. Cryptocurrency Jobs is positioned as that job board that helps web3 talents find their place in crypto.

Use Web3
Finding a “1 stone kill 2 birds platform? Useweb3 provides you with enough courses and resources to become a certified web3 professional. While you’re still learning, you have access to internship, volunteer, contract, Part-Time, and full time remote openings on the platform.

Web3 Jobsradar
Web3 Jobsradar is an email tool that drops your job preference directly in your email box.

Crypto Jobs
Crypto Jobs does not only list jobs, it uses its talent pool to position you for jobs and gigs opportunities from various web3 companies and startups.

BeInCrypto
Just like their news platform, BeInCrypto has perfected the internet crawler magic trick. The openings are listed at almost the same time the hiring firm lists on their website.

Upwork
Maybe you do not want a role that identifies you with a particular brand or you do not want to work in unofficial organizations. Freelancing on Upwork and other gig marketplace is your best route. Mind you, these are very competitive platforms, so buckle up!

Crypto Jobs List
Having listed over 8000 jobs with 2K+ listed companies and startups, crypto jobs list ranks one of the top web3 job boards with the highest hiring rate.

Pariti
Here is a job board designed after the web3 ecosystem needs. It is a large marketplace where startup founders raise capital and also find talents. If you have an admiration for web3 founders cycle, Pariti is where you should focus.

LaborX
Looking for gigs and freelance opportunities? LaborX is your one stop for only Web3 gigs. Although it is still new with few offers, the platform has been strategically sealing partnerships for more turnover and expansion.

RemoteOk
Priding itself as the #1 Remote Job Board” RemoteOk receives over 2 million applications. It is in partnership with web2 giant companies hiring for raw and refined web3 professionals for remote opportunities only.  

Crypto Jobs Daily
Crypto Jobs Daily is a popular crypto and blockchain job website listing verified web3 job vacancies.

Remote Web3 Jobs
Built by Yogesh, remote web3 jobs is a fast growing blockchain job board that lists hiring opportunities from companies working on blockchain, smart contract, DeFi, NFT, crypto and everything web3.

Blockchain HeadHunter
Blockchain Headhunter is one of those budding web3 talent marketplace that connects web3 professionals to clients for gigs and remote offers

Tip:
When you are applying on these websites, try as much as possible to apply directly through the hiring firm website