Beginners Guide to Web3 Jobs

Must-do Assignments Associated With the Course

• X (formerly Twitter) Profile Optimization & Daily Engagement: Set up or update your X account, craft a clear bio with keywords that show what you do, and build a professional banner. The corresponding daily activity assignment requires posting content three times a day and commenting/engaging 5 to 15 times a day to build visibility.
• Job Description & Skill Gap Analysis: Browse job sites or search platforms (such as X or LinkedIn) to find up to 5 or 10 job descriptions for your target job roles. Make a comprehensive note of the responsibilities and requirements, identify their personal “skill gaps,” and start learning those specific skills immediately.
• KPI-Driven Resume Drafting: Using the provided template below, create a one- to two-page resume. The assignment requires you to research and integrate role-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (such as member acquisition or retention rates) into your experience section, formatting your bullet points using a three-part formula: responsibility, KPI, and soft skill.

• Actionable Portfolio Setup: organize a portfolio (using tools like http://cvin.bio/, Google Docs, Medium, GitHub, or Notion) that showcases their “skills in action”. This involves compiling past projects, personal projects, or contributions to demonstrate practical capabilities rather than just listing skills.

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Resources Mentioned in the Course

The instructor references a variety of external platforms, guides, and tools designed to help non-tech talents get up to speed and land roles:

• Technical & Crypto Foundations:
  • 10-Class Crypto Basics Series: A foundational academic playlist on the Valucop Global YouTube channel to teach cryptocurrency, wallet setups, and security from bad actors. Common crypto words.
  • Blockchain Explorers: Tools like the Binance Smart Chain explorer and Ethereum explorer to study live, transparent on-chain transactions.
• AI Tools for Profile & Resume Building:
  • Gemini and ChatGPT: Recommended for aligning natural strengths with Web3 hard skills, formatting professional LinkedIn “About” sections, drafting resume bullet points, and generating portfolio outlines.
• Visual & Portfolio Design Tools:
  • Canva: Suggested for designing custom banners for X and LinkedIn profiles.
  • Google Docs, Notion, and Medium: Platforms recommended for compiling and visually organizing writing portfolios and project summaries.
  • GitHub: Specifically highlighted for developers to display their code samples and application builds.
• Job & Experience Boards:
  • Superteam (Superteam Earn): A dedicated platform where writers, designers, meme-makers, and developers can complete bounties to build a publicly visible portfolio and potentially earn rewards.
  • Ink Syndicate (on Telegram): A creator who compiles active Web3 opportunities where beginners can apply to gain experience, build networks, and sometimes earn tokens or USDT.
  • X (Twitter) Jobs and LinkedIn Jobs on the timelines: Platforms for assessing remote, non-tech opportunities.
• Internal Community Resources:
  • Valucop Membership: Focused community subgroups for writers, community managers, designers, marketers, and developers.
  • The 45 Days Challenge: A post-course strategy challenge designed to guide students systematically through the job application and outreach phase.

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Recommended Practical Assignments

To help students fully bridge the gap between theory and execution, these four highly recommended practical assignments build directly upon the course’s strategies:

1. The “Strengths-to-KPIs” Job Description Audit

• Objective: Transition from knowing natural strengths to defining measurable career value.
• The Task:
  1. Write down 3 natural, everyday strengths (e.g., “I love explaining complex topics simply,” “I am highly organized”).
  2. Input these strengths into Gemini or ChatGPT to generate 3 aligning Web3 hard skills (e.g., Technical Writer, Project Manager).
  3. Find 5 active job descriptions for these roles on LinkedIn or X.
  4. Extract and list the top 5 recurring tools (like Discord or Telegram) and 3 core KPIs (like user retention or community growth) those employers expect.

2. The 7-Day “Build in Public” X Sprint

• Objective: Overcome the fear of showing work and actively establish online discoverability.
• The Task:
  1. Design a banner in Canva listing your core skill keywords and write a bio detailing how you help startups (e.g., “I help DeFi startups on-board and retain non-technical users”).
  2. Using the course’s content spreadsheet as a guide, map out a 7-day writing schedule.
  3. Post on X twice a day: one post analyzing a Web3 concept or project you admire, and one post sharing what you are currently learning to fill your skill gaps.
  4. Comment on 5 posts daily by prominent Web3 professionals in your niche, adding thoughtful, value-add insights rather than generic replies.

3. The Mock Ambassador Outreach Campaign

• Objective: Learn how to stand out and bypass competitive application pools for entry-level roles.
• The Task:
  1. Go to Medium and find an ambassador program featured by Nam Cat Crypto, or search for an active project on X.
  2. Select one project, join their Discord or Telegram, and identify active team members (or look up team leaders on X).
  3. Research the project thoroughly. Write a comprehensive educational thread on X explaining their product’s utility or giving constructive feedback.
  4. Draft a direct message to a team member using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to share your thread and pitch how you can help support their community or content efforts.

4. The One-Page “Proof of Work” Portfolio

• Objective: Show potential employers real “skills in action” without needing years of formal corporate experience.
• The Task:
  1. Open a Google Doc or Notion page and format it using the course’s portfolio template (Headline, Core Tools, Project Showcases).
  2. Instead of waiting for a client, complete two self-directed projects:
     • If a Writer: Draft two sample blog posts on Medium explaining a complex Web3 topic (like “How stablecoins resist inflation”).
     • If a Community Manager: Draft a mock “30-Day Community Engagement & Retention Strategy” for a real project you follow.
  3. Format these projects with quantifiable, predicted targets using KPIs (e.g., “Goal: Achieve a 15% increase in weekly active members using structured weekly AMAs”).
  4. Embed these sample links directly into the portfolio and link it in your optimized resume and LinkedIn profile.

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