10 Do’s and Don’ts for a Web3 Resume

In the hyper-competitive Web3 job market, your resume is often the very first impression you make on a recruiter or hiring manager. However, a traditional resume that works perfectly for a Web2 tech job can fall completely flat in the crypto space. The industry values a different set of signals: verifiable proof of work, genuine passion, and cultural fluency. Your resume needs to be more than a historical document; it needs to be a gateway to your public, on-chain, and social reputation.

Simply listing your past jobs and responsibilities is not enough. You must frame your experience through a Web3 lens, demonstrating not just what you've done, but how you think and why you belong in this ecosystem. Getting this right can be the difference between getting lost in a sea of applicants and landing an interview at a top-tier protocol. This guide provides ten essential do’s and don’ts for crafting a Web3 resume that stands out and gets results.

1. DO Link to Your Web3 Presence Prominently

Your on-chain and social profiles are your real resume. Make them impossible to miss.

The Breakdown: The header of your resume should be a Web3 identity hub. It’s the first thing a recruiter sees. Don’t just include your name, email, and phone number. This is your chance to immediately signal that you are a native participant in the ecosystem.

Include: Your professional Twitter (X) handle, your GitHub profile (essential for technical roles), your personal portfolio or blog, and your ENS (Ethereum Name Service) name (e.g., yourname.eth).
Why it Matters: An ENS name is a strong cultural signal that you are not a tourist. Your Twitter profile shows your engagement with the community and your understanding of the narratives. Your GitHub is direct, verifiable proof of your ability to build. Recruiters will often check these links before they even read the rest of your resume.

2. DON’T Use a Generic, Corporate Summary

Avoid bland, objective statements that say nothing about your actual connection to the space.

The Breakdown: The classic Web2 summary like "Results-oriented professional with 5 years of experience seeking a challenging role in a fast-paced environment" is an immediate red flag. It’s generic and shows a lack of understanding of the industry's ethos.

What to do instead: Replace your summary with a 2-3 sentence "Web3 Journey" or "Rabbit Hole Story." This is your narrative hook. Explain what drew you to the space, what concepts fascinate you, and what you’ve done to immerse yourself.
Example: “After a career in TradFi, I became fascinated by DeFi's potential for open finance. Over the past year, I've become an active governance contributor at Aave and have published several analyses on stablecoin risk, demonstrating my commitment to building a more resilient decentralized economy.”

3. DO Create a "Web3 Contributions" Section

This is the most important section of your resume. It's your "proof of work."

The Breakdown: Before you list any traditional jobs, create a dedicated section for your public Web3 contributions. This is where you show, not just tell.

Include:
- DAO Contributions: "Authored a successful governance proposal for the Uniswap DAO to deploy on Arbitrum."
- Open-Source Work: "Submitted a PR to the Foundry repository that fixed a bug in the testing framework."
- Public Content: "Wrote a 12-part Twitter thread on the mechanics of liquid staking that received over 1,000 likes."
- Hackathon Projects: "Won the 'Best DeFi' bounty at ETHDenver for building a novel yield aggregator."
Crucially, link everything. Provide direct hyperlinks to the governance forum post, the GitHub pull request, the tweet, or the project demo.

4. DON’T Rely on Traditional Job Titles

Your title at a Fortune 500 company might not translate directly or carry the same weight.

The Breakdown: Instead of just listing your title, focus on reframing your responsibilities and achievements in the language of Web3.

Web2 Example: "Managed social media accounts for a consumer brand."
Web3 Translation: "Cultivated and grew an online community of 50,000 members, fostering engagement and driving user-led growth initiatives."
Web2 Example: "Project Manager for a software team."
Web3 Translation: "Led a remote-first, globally distributed squad of 6 engineers, managing the product roadmap in an agile, async-first environment."

5. DO Quantify Your Impact with Web3 Metrics

When describing your achievements, use metrics that are relevant to the crypto space.

The Breakdown: Instead of just saying you "grew the user base," use specific, on-chain metrics where possible.

Examples for a Growth Marketer: "Drove a 30% increase in monthly active wallets" or "Our campaign led to a $10M increase in Total Value Locked (TVL)."
Examples for a Community Manager: "Increased governance participation by 15% through a new delegate program" or "Reduced support ticket response time by 40% by creating a comprehensive FAQ."

6. DON’T List Irrelevant Web2 Skills

Be ruthless in cutting skills that are not relevant to the role you are applying for.

The Breakdown: No one in Web3 cares that you are proficient in Microsoft Office. Curate your skills section to be highly relevant.

Good Skills to List (Technical): Solidity, Rust, Foundry, Hardhat, Ethers.js, Viem, The Graph, SQL (for on-chain analysis).
Good Skills to List (Non-Technical): DAO Governance, Tokenomics, Community Management (Discord/Telegram), Content Marketing (Twitter/Mirror), Dune Analytics.

7. DO Keep it to a Single Page

Recruiters are busy. Your resume should be clean, scannable, and concise.

The Breakdown: A single page forces you to be disciplined and only include the most impactful information. Use a clean, modern template with clear headings and enough white space to be easily readable. The purpose of the resume is to get them interested enough to click your links and explore your portfolio.

8. DON’T Make Spelling or Grammar Mistakes

In an industry where a single typo in code can lead to a multi-million dollar exploit, attention to detail is a critical trait.

The Breakdown: A resume with spelling mistakes is a major red flag. It signals a lack of care and professionalism. Proofread it multiple times. Use a tool like Grammarly. Have a friend read it over. There is no excuse for errors here.

9. DO Tailor Your Resume for Each Application

Don't use a one-size-fits-all resume. Tweak it for every single job you apply for.

The Breakdown: Read the job description carefully. Mirror the language they use. If they are looking for someone with experience in "yield farming strategies," make sure the words "yield farming" appear in your summary and project descriptions. Highlight the skills and contributions that are most relevant to that specific role.

10. DON’T Be Afraid to Show Personality

Web3 culture is less corporate and more community-oriented. It's okay to let your personality shine through.

The Breakdown: While your resume should be professional, it doesn't have to be sterile. Your "Web3 Journey" summary is a great place to convey your authentic passion. Mentioning a specific NFT community you're a part of or a DeFi protocol you love to use can be a great conversation starter and culture-fit signal.

By following these do's and don'ts, you can transform your resume from a simple historical document into a powerful marketing tool that effectively showcases your skills, passion, and unique value to the Web3 ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is linking my GitHub so important on a Web3 resume?

In Web3, "proof of work" is critical. Your GitHub is a verifiable, public portfolio of your coding skills and contributions. Recruiters will often check it before anything else to see what you've actually built. Learn more about building your public brand here.

2. Should I include my real name or a pseudonym on my resume?

This depends on your comfort level, but including your professional pseudonym and your ENS name (e.g., yourname.eth) is a strong cultural signal that you are a native participant in the space. Many people use both their real name and their established Web3 identity.

3. What kind of metrics should I use to quantify my impact?

Move beyond traditional Web2 metrics. Instead of just "grew user base," use Web3-native metrics like "Increased monthly active wallets by 30%" or "Drove a $10M increase in Total Value Locked (TVL)." This shows you understand what drives value in a decentralized protocol and is a key skill for an on-chain analyst.

4. Is a one-page resume still the standard in Web3?

Yes, absolutely. Recruiters are even busier in the fast-paced crypto world. Your resume should be a concise, one-page gateway to your public "proof of work"—your GitHub, your blog, and your on-chain contributions. The goal is to get them to click your links.

5. How can I show "experience" if I haven't had a formal Web3 job?

Create a "Web3 Contributions" section on your resume and place it above your traditional work history. This is where you list your public "proof of work": contributions to DAOs, open-source code on GitHub, hackathon projects, or insightful articles you've written. This is often more valuable to a Web3 recruiter than a traditional job title.