Getting a job in Web3/Crypto with Harper and Alec

We're joined by Harper and Alec to discuss everything related to getting a job and working in crypto. Both have extensive experience in recruiting talent for various teams in the web3 space and we dive into how to kickstart a career in crypto, finding job opportunities, making your application stand out, among other key topics. --- Resources: Harper: https://twitter.com/harpethr https://warpcast.com/harpcaster Alec: https://twitter.com/Chipagosfinest https://warpcast.com/alec.eth Interested.fyi: https://interested.fyi/ Optimism Job Board: https://jobs.optimism.io/jobs Austin Griffith: https://twitter.com/austingriffith https://warpcast.com/austingriffith Eda Akturk: https://twitter.com/edatweets_ https://warpcast.com/edatweets BuidlGuidl: https://twitter.com/buidlguidl https://warpcast.com/~/channel/buidlguidl --- Topics Covered: 00:00 Introductions - Meet Harper and Alec 1:58 Jumpstarting Your Crypto/Web3 Journey - Where to begin? 6:05 Discovering Opportunities - Exploring the best channels for crypto jobs. 9:01 How to standout in a job application? 13:16 Proactive Engagement - Doing the job before getting the job? 18:38 BuidlGuidl - How to effectively build and showcase your profile 27:07 Inside OP Labs - A glimpse into the team 30:13 Job opportunities in the Optimism ecosystem 32:47 Analyzing the influx of developers during price surges 38:12 Undersupplied roles in the web3/crypto job market 42:20 Finding the perfect match for the job and developer 45:37 Being realistic - developers need to pay rent 54:40 Entry-Level Opportunities - The current demand for junior web3 developers 59:10 Closing Thoughts - Wrapping up our discussion with key takeaways