You're now the best time to apply for a job in cryptocurrency if you are interested in digital money, Bitcoin billionaires, or NFTs. Companies are actively seeking candidates with different skills and experience levels in order to fill the growing interest in cryptocurrency.LinkedIn and Monster have thousands of open positions in cryptocurrency engineering, accounting, and marketing. Fortune 500 companies such as JPMorgan Chase and Amazon, Apple, PayPal, and PayPal also hire for cryptocurrency positions.What does it take to get a job as a cryptocurrency trader? CNBC Make It talked to Gemini's hiring managers and Solana Labs's blockchain startup about the three steps that all applicants can take to make their application stand out in the hiring process.Learn the basicsBlockchain technology, which underpins cryptocurrency's decentralized platform, was ranked number one on LinkedIn's 2020 list. This is according to Jonathan Tamblyn of Gemini's talent acquisition department, CNBC Make It.He says, "Given the fact that the cryptocurrency market hasn't been around for half a century, we can be a bit more selective about the candidates we bring on the team." "We are focusing on those who have a good track record at crypto exchanges and other crypto-oriented financial networks.Raj Gokal, Solana Labs Chief Operative Officer recommends an online course to help you learn more about cryptocurrency. For those who wish to learn more about cryptocurrency, platforms like Coursera or Coinbase Learn provide free resources.He adds that Blockchain is a great meritocratic equalizer. "I have seen people with every educational background, even those without formal education, rise to the top of the industry because they are tech-savvy and willing to learn new things.Highlight your unique perspectiveTamblyn explains that cryptocurrency recruiters don't only care about your technical skills. They also consider your life experiences and how they shaped your thinking. The digital asset is being hailed by industry leaders as a disruptive force in the stock market. This is partly because it makes investing easier for underrepresented groups such as women and those with lower incomes. By creating a diverse talent pool, recruiters hope to reflect this spirit of diversity in their hiring process."One thing that we look for in candidates is: 'What kinda unique experience, varied background, or special skills can your bring to the company?" He says. It's something that we value when it comes down to how we build our company and hiring decisions.Be proactiveGokal states that the most important skill a candidate can show for any cryptocurrency job is their willingness to get into the work. He explains that engineers should be able to code and build applications from day one. Non-engineering positions should have people who are already involved in research on the customer base, improving the company's products, attending meet-ups, and contributing to this growing community. This will help them stand out in the hiring process.You can also take initiative and post on social media about cryptocurrency news and trends. Gokal suggests that these small steps can be used to tell companies that you are interested in cryptocurrency's future success and can help them capitalise on it. Gokal points out that "those who succeed" are those who end up winning.See: "This will likely be the first": What crypto investors need to know about the Senate infrastructure bill proposalRegister now to learn more about your career and money with our weekly newsletter
