Landing Your First Role

The 30-day action plan

You do not need months of preparation. Here is a concrete timeline from today to your first Web3 job.

Week 1: Foundation

[ ] Complete the Web3 Fundamentals course (you are reading it)
[ ] Set up MetaMask and make a test transaction
[ ] Create or update your GitHub profile
[ ] Register an ENS name (yourname.eth)
[ ] Follow 20 Web3 companies on Twitter that you find interesting

Week 2: Build

[ ] Complete one small project (deploy a contract, build a Dune dashboard, or write 3 educational threads)
[ ] Push your project to GitHub with a clear README
[ ] Contribute to one open-source repo (even a documentation fix counts)
[ ] Start writing about what you are learning

Week 3: Network

[ ] Join 5 protocol Discord servers for companies you want to work at
[ ] Introduce yourself in their community channels
[ ] Complete one bounty on Gitcoin or Dework
[ ] Engage with hiring managers' posts on Twitter (thoughtful replies, not spam)

Week 4: Apply

[ ] Apply to 10-15 relevant roles on Web3 job boards
[ ] Customize each application — mention the product and your specific experience
[ ] Follow up in Discord or Twitter DMs (one polite message, not repeated pings)
[ ] Prepare for interviews: use the product, study the docs

Where to find Web3 jobs

Source	Best for
hashtagweb3.com (this site!)	All Web3 roles — engineering, marketing, PM, and more
Protocol Discord servers	Roles posted before public listings
Crypto Twitter	Founders often post directly
Web3-specific Telegram groups	Regional and niche opportunities

Application tips

Do: Mention you have used the product. Link to your GitHub, Dune, or portfolio. Keep it concise.

Do not: Write a generic cover letter. Mention you want "exposure to crypto." Apply without looking at the product.

The 90% rule: Most applicants have not tried the product. If you have, you are already in the top 10%. If you can offer specific product feedback, you are in the top 1%.

After the offer

Understand your compensation: base salary (usually in fiat or stablecoins) + token grants (vesting schedule, cliff period)
Set up security: hardware wallet for any token compensation
Read the protocol documentation cover to cover
Join internal channels and introduce yourself
Ask for a 30-60-90 day plan from your manager

Congratulations

You have completed the Web3 Careers course. You now know the roles, skills, resume format, interview expectations, and where to find opportunities.

Start applying today — check our job board for open positions.