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New Trend in Web3 Recruitment: Opportunities and Challenges for HR Specialists and Talent Acquisition Managers

Wow! The Web3 recruitment market is undergoing a massive transformation. I just attended a Starry remote recruitment webinar, and guess what? Their HR team is actually entirely made up of Web3 native professionals! This realization makes me think about the traditional HR specialist role and talent...

Wow! Web3 Recruitment Market is Undergoing a Revolutionary Change

I just attended an online webinar for Starry Remote Recruitment, and guess what? Their HR team is entirely composed of Web3 native professionals! This realization made me aware that traditional HR Specialist positions and Talent Acquisition Manager positions are undergoing unprecedented transformation in the Web3 space.

It's fascinating! I've noticed that the requirements for emerging projects in HR differ significantly from those in traditional companies. They not only need to master traditional HR knowledge but also must understand blockchain technology, tokenomics, and the operational models of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO).

The Three Core Skills for Web3 HR Specialists

Based on my observations on the MyJob.one platform, the current requirements for HR Specialist positions in the Web3 field mainly focus on the following aspects:

  1. Blockchain Fundamentals: Understanding concepts like smart contracts, NFTs, DeFi is no longer a bonus but a必备技能
  2. Community Management Skills: Ability to interact with global talent on platforms like Discord, Telegram
  3. Cross-Cultural Communication: Fluent English is crucial due to the global distribution of teams

Hold on, I just discovered an astonishing statistic! On the MyJob.one platform, over 70% of Web3 HR Specialist positions require candidates to have a background in English-related degree professions or equivalent language proficiency.

The Unique Value of Talent Acquisition Managers in the Web3 Space

Speaking of Talent Acquisition Manager positions, after analyzing the job descriptions for Consensys positions and Pionex positions, I've identified several disruptive changes:

  • No longer emphasizing "how many years of HR experience," but focusing on "how many Web3 project core members successfully recruited"
  • Candidates need knowledge of tokenomics to design incentive schemes to attract top talent
  • Must be familiar with Web3 native recruitment platforms like Gitcoin, Dework

It's fascinating! This completely颠覆了我的认知 of traditional talent acquisition managers. Talent Acquisition Manager positions in the Web3 world are more like the role of a "talent curator" and "community builder."

English-related Degree Professions Have Unexpected Advantages

After compiling three months of data from MyJob.one, I found that candidates with English-related degree profession backgrounds have a clear advantage in the Web3 HR field:

"90% of our communication happens in English communities. HR professionals with linguistics or English literature backgrounds better understand the cultural differences in the global community." — A head of Starry Remote Recruitment told me.

The Hiring Philosophy of Consensys and Pionex

After in-depth research on Consensys positions and Pionex positions, I found that these top companies have completely different HR strategies:

ConsensysPionexTeam size300+Global team150+Asia-centric teamHR requirementsEmphasize Ethereum community contributionsValue exchange operation experienceLanguage requirementsMust be fluent in English+1Other languagesChinese-English bilingual proficiency is sufficient

Take note! This shows that the Web3 HR field is beginning to specialize and细分.

The Revolutionary Practice of Remote Recruitment

The Starry Remote Recruitment model has given me great inspiration. Their HR team, spread across 12 time zones, maintains efficient collaboration through the following innovative methods:

  • Using Coordinape for peer reward distribution
  • Publishing transparent recruitment process documents on Mirror.xyz
  • Distributing interview commemorative NFTs via POAP

Wow! This completely redefines the possibilities of "remote work."

Practical Advice for Web3 HR Professionals

Based on my five years of GameFi/SocialFi recruitment experience on MyJob.one, here are some suggestions for HR professionals looking to enter this field:

  1. Start learning basic blockchain knowledge (recommended CryptoZombies tutorial)
  2. Actively participate in DAO communities, even as an observer
  3. Build your own Web3 professional network (Twitter Spaces is an excellent platform)
  4. Obtain relevant certifications (such as CHRP in Web3) to enhance competitiveness

Future Trend Forecast: 2024 Web3 HR Development Directions

I've compiled several signals that could potentially revolutionize the industry:

  • AIGC will be widely used in resume screening and interview scheduling
  • Soulbound Token (SBT) may become a new "professional identity proof"
  • HR DAO will emerge, providing decentralized HR services

It's fascinating! We are at the starting point of a century-long transformation in the HR industry.