#1029 Colton Sakamoto & Kenny DeGiglio On The 5 Proven Ways To Get A Job In Crypto Now
7/3/2022 · 31 min · transcript via mlx
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— Narrow your job search to 2–5 target companies and customize applications, cover letters, and resumes for each instead of mass-applying to dozens of positions.
— Be bold but patient: use creative outreach like thoughtful DMs, memes, or direct email pitches to hiring managers; don't sit idle while waiting.
— Share your ideas publicly through writing, podcasts, Twitter Spaces, or video to build proof of work and demonstrate your thinking—audience size matters less than consistency.
— Build genuine long-term friendships within the crypto community via meetups, conferences, Discord/Telegram groups, and social media engagement to create internal champions at companies.
— Leverage your existing professional strengths rather than learning new skills; over 85% of placements through the program are in non-technical roles like finance, marketing, HR, and sales.
Market & price signals
— None discussed.
Actionable insights
— Customize every application to a single company with a tailored resume and cover letter; recruiters notice and favor candidates who demonstrate genuine effort and understanding of the company's mission.
— Publish content consistently—even with zero followers—to signal discipline, clarity of thought, and authentic passion; hiring managers view persistent public work as a reliable indicator of character and capability.
— Focus on roles matching your decade-long expertise (e.g., accounting, finance, sales) rather than pivoting to compete with specialized engineers; the industry needs all business functions filled.
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