Some companies say that’s the only thing that matters. The “hiring process” for Bitcoin companies is a total joke right now with positions mostly filled by people earlier into Bitcoin that know the founders. They have every right to do that, and I don’t even blame them, but to act like the candidates are the problem is unfair. I know many plebs, including myself, with dozens of applications that receive absolutely zero feedback, or even a response. There is no uniform standard anywhere, and thousands of people apply for one or two jobs. There is a massive mismatch between supply and demand. Enjoy it as the employer while you can.
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Well, I agree with you! I do, however, think that the processes are in place (at number of the companies at least) and where are not, they are learning how to do it. Setting up the right process, is a process. It takes time and usually means they learn as they go. Receiving no reply means that the company is still learning how to approach hiring- it is stressful for both parties, however, I will take candidate’s side there. You have every right to expect a reply (rejection letter at least), so you know where you stand. I would never say the candidates are the problem- I am trying to help people that are applying, as the matter of fact. I talked about it the other day- large number of applicants and not as many jobs on the Bitcoin market at the moment. It will change, and once it does, people need to know how to approach those applications (both candidates and hiring managers).
Fyi, I am definitely not an employer!
And yes, having these conversations is important and presents a learning curve for employers!
That is all fair, and certainly a reality all of us applying recognize. It’s just interesting to hear different recommendations for applications when there is no uniform standard, as you mentioned, especially on this specific issue. I have heard multiple Bitcoin company founders say that the only thing that matters to them is your Bitcoin story. That is probably why you are seeing that. This space is small, and the applicant probably heard the same advice I did.
Nice CV is kinda bare minimum, right?Cover letter is (trust me on this one) THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. But having nothing BUT your btc story…. That’s another thing. One paragraph is enough on that one, and then tackle your experience a bit and why you want to work at that certain place. You don’t want to send a letter that is too long because it’s boring, but not too short either because it does not provide enough details. Finding that perfect balance is difficult. Nothing is black and white and there is no magic formula. Even with the perfect letter, it doesn’t mean anything, because, let’s go back to the first issue- you are competing against an extremely large number of people. Great cover letter simply gives you a bit of advantage, but then again, if CV is not correctly written, or you don’t contribute or network enough… huh it’s a beautiful and terrifying confusion. I started the convo with cover letters, but step one is contributing actually. So, my bad!
Good insight and appreciate the feedback. The reality is, you have to contribute and network, like you said. That’s really what 95% of it comes down to. Maybe it’s defeatist, but just applying to open positions seems very fruitless.
Yes, networking and contributions are essential pre-applying. During an application, cover letter is taking that place. Open applications are actually an amazing opportunity for a job seeker to be spotted- if done correctly from company’s end!
Nonetheless, these are super important conversations to have!
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