In recent years, the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchains has been one of the most popular sectors in terms of new jobs. Now there is an increase in the number of people looking for a career in the world of cryptocurrencies. This article lists the skills needed to enter this sector.
Currently, the industry has developed so much that recruitment companies have already appeared in it, for example, Cryptorecruit and Andromeda . Also, candidates have the opportunity to directly contact companies through the LinkedIn, Reddit and Telegram platforms.
“Candidates can directly contact founders and executives on mitaps, through LinkedIn, online applications. In addition, a very large part of the jobs relates to remote work, so the selection process and interviews also take place at a distance , ”said Yavuz Karadag, co-founder of CryptoTalent .
The most sought-after employees in the world of cryptocurrencies are blockchain engineers. Developers who want to enter the world of cryptocurrencies must have basic knowledge of digital currencies and be able to work with languages such as Solidity, C ++ and Python.
In addition to IT, there are other employment opportunities.
Cryptorecruit founder Neil Dundon noted that CTOs are highly sought after, as many projects are at an early stage of development and need technological management of the business.
Other positions include community and social media managers, public relations and marketing specialists.
For all posts, knowledge of languages is a big advantage. Given the fact that communities are global, candidates should be able to communicate and write in several languages.
As the number of start-ups grows, the demand for candidates with business development skills, finance, strategy and human resources is also likely to increase.
Andromeda blockchain recruiter Tal Benno believes that job seekers should have self-education skills and be open to innovation:
“If you want to become a marketer in a crypto company, you will need an understanding of the basics of the blockchain , including the creation of coins and the sale of tokens.”
It is important that candidates join the blockchain community by participating in AMA sessions and distributing content through social networks or personal blogs.
For developers, the active participation in open source projects on platforms such as GitHub will be a plus.
Publication date 09/02/2019
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