Many people want to work in the blockchain sector, but do not understand the requirements of certain jobs. However, such people may believe that in order to find employment in this sector, they need to have specialized skills and knowledge.

In contrast, most crypto jobs require people to have soft skills plus the willingness to work hard. Let’s quickly look at some of the crypto jobs you can apply for, even without academic qualifications. 

Community managers

Have you ever wondered what skills and education community managers should have? A community manager does not require a high level of educational qualification. He/she should only be able to deliver the service the employer wants. The key role of a community manager is to keep the community/audience of a project active on their social channels, especially on Telegram, Discord, and Reddit. In this case, he/she gives timely updates of developments in the crypto space which are of interest to the community.

More importantly, a community manager should be business savvy. In this regard, he/she should have knowledge of problems and opportunities in the crypto organization he/she works in. In addition, he/she should know the company's products and be able to educate community members about them. Apart from the natural understanding of the business, they also need excellent public relations and communication skills. 

Therefore, one essential characteristic of a community manager is the ability to understand the sentiments, views, and feelings of others. This is because a community comprises people with various attitudes, views, and temperaments. In terms of cryptocurrencies, the individual needs to be very cautious as a result of mood changes that may arise from the price volatility of digital assets.

Where to apply?

To apply for crypto jobs, you need to visit sites where crypto companies post advertisements such as Twitter, CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, Reddit, and LinkedIn. There are also crypto job advertising platforms on telegram. In some cases, you should complete forms on the web or write emails to the companies.

It is also important to subscribe to sites that advertise crypto jobs on the internet. In this way, you get timely updates on available jobs.

Social media marketer

This is one of the top crypto jobs many people are interested in. The fact is that every business in the blockchain economy requires strong marketing to let people know of the existing investment opportunities. Once again, you do not need to have a first-class masters’ degree. Not even a high school certificate, but practical skills to persuade customers to buy the company products or services.

Probably the most important attribute of a successful crypto marketer is the ability to focus on trends and major developments in the industry. More so, the individual should use popular media such as videos, articles, infographics, or conferences to interact with current and potential customers of the blockchain-based company.

Therefore, what is important is the expertise to use the best communication media rather than holding high academic qualifications. As we note, as long as one can read and write, he/she can become a successful social media marketer.

Where to apply?

The most common method of applying for crypto jobs is using emails. However, if the companies have forums, chat rooms, or public pages you can discuss with the team members using such platforms.

Telegram Influencer

To be a crypto influencer on Telegram, you don’t need to have a degree or high academic qualification. You only need to have ample knowledge of the crypto-blockchain domain along with effective communication skills in order to interact with the target audience, letting them understand the core aspects of the blockchain project. You need to create quality & informative content, in various forms including graphs, pictures, and Infographics, among others.

Also, to attract many people to the telegram group or channel, one should share the content on other social media platforms, making it go viral. Above this, influencers should have great networking skills, as they help to lure potential customers or investors to visit the telegram groups and channels.

How to chase this job?

All you need to do is to create Telegram channels or Groups then constantly post quality content. Likewise, you can also share the same content in different open channels and Twitter profiles. When you get decent followers, you can accept promotional work from existing blockchain projects or reach out to PR companies like Bit2Buzz.

You can also add a short message like “reach out for promotional post” under the description or bio sections of your social media platforms such as Twitter.

Youtuber

People who create content on YouTube can get employment in the crypto space. This is because YouTube is one of the best social media platforms where people frequently visit. Therefore, crypto companies hire Youtubers with track records to promote their projects.

A successful crypto Youtuber is someone passionate about cryptocurrencies and the blockchain. As a result, he/she researches various cryptocurrency trends and topics, then presents unique and up-to-date content to his/her audience. 

Generally, the Youtuber should create content suitable for everyone, presented in a humorous, yet simple to understand way. Much of the material should offer solutions to existing and emerging problems which the crypto community faces. Another secret to becoming a successful crypto Youtuber is to deliver quality content consistently.

In addition, he/she should have high networking skills resulting in him/her inviting top-notch guests to discuss hot crypto news and developments. Apart from having ample knowledge of cryptocurrencies and great presentation skills, the job candidate should create quality videos and interact soundly with the wider crypto community. 

Support specialist

A support specialist in the crypto field should have advanced knowledge about cryptocurrencies and the blockchain, gained through experience and research. This is because when interacting with the company’s customers, he/she will answer questions relating to basic cryptocurrency concepts.

Also, an individual willing to become a support specialist must follow current trends in the blockchain sector. For example, as technology changes, the way to handle support services also changes. 

Apart from basic knowledge of cryptocurrencies, an individual should have patience when interacting with clients. This is because, at times, customers become impatient,and end up insulting or communicate rudely with the job holder. The support specialist needs to remain calm and composed in such situations. Other attributes of a successful support specialist include attentiveness, empathy, and the willingness to use positive language.

Why soft skills matter for the above crypto jobs. 

Successful internet-based workers should have a high level of soft skills to influence people to take action, such as investing in a project. Defined in simple terms, soft skills are a cluster of personal qualities, habits, attitudes, and social graces an individual possesses.

These soft skills determine the way we interact with others virtually or physically. Specific examples of these skills include speaking capability, presenting, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, teamwork, positive attitude, and many more.

These soft skills enable people to excel in cryptocurrency jobs such as marketing, community management, social media marketing, and support system service.

Essential soft skills needed in the blockchain economy

We will look at a few essential soft skills you may need to succeed in some crypto jobs.

Willingness to learn

Many changes take place in the blockchain sector within a short period. Therefore, everyone working in this sector needs to learn new trends and developments. Likewise, to keep pace with innovations and changes, an individual needs to be a self-starter.

Collaboration:

In this industry, people work in teams and groups, so they need a high level of responsibility. This is very important when working virtually, interacting with others around the globe.

Creativity:

In whatever roles that people take, they should be creative to solve diverse problems that arise. Usually, these challenges emerge as a result of rapid changes which take place in the blockchain sector.

Communication:

When working in the cryptocurrency sector, people come across concepts that are difficult to understand. Therefore, individual workers should be able to simplify these difficult concepts to enable others to grasp them. The reason is that only the people who understand the project and the associated products participate in it.

Conclusion

After this discussion, it is simple to conclude that many crypto jobs do not require high academic qualifications. Possession of basic soft skills can make you get a good job in the crypto space.