1. Networking on LinkedIn Connect with Recruiters: Stop waiting for job listings. Reach out to recruiters who specialize in Web3 roles. Comment on their posts, DM them, and show up. It’s about getting on their radar.

Engage with Companies: Stalk—yeah, I said it—companies you wanna work for. Follow them, like their posts, comment. Hit up the employees and start conversations. You’re not just learning about them, you’re getting noticed.

Build Real Relationships with Peers: Join Web3 groups. Talk to people. Share your wins and your insights. This isn’t about fake connections but building a real network among your peers and creating value.

Interested in reading more about networking? We’ve explained networking on LinkedIn in detail in our previous email.

1. Contributing to Open Source Projects

Open source projects

Find Projects That Matter: Don’t just contribute anywhere. Go after open-source projects that match your skills and passion. GitHub is your playground, so dig in.

Add Real Value: Don’t sleep on the small stuff. Start with fixing bugs or adding features. Once you’ve got a handle on the project, level up and take on the bigger tasks. Prove your worth through action.

Making connections: You’re not just coding—you’re building relationships. Engage contributors. These are people in the same field as you, and if you excel at what you do, there’s a good chance that project owners will want you to join their team as a full-time employee.

1. Join Hackathons and Events Hackathon Jump into Hackathons: Hackathons aren’t just for fun—it's one of the best ways to show off your skills, learn new stuff, and meet other developers and potential employers looking for new talents. Whether it’s online or in-person, it’s your chance to prove what you can do. And hey, winning is just a nice bonus!

We recently joined with our friends at Ocean Protocol & Oasis to give our Metana students to take part in an exciting hackathon on Dorahacks

Show Up at Events and Conferences: Don’t miss out on Web3 meetups, blockchain conferences, and webinars. Whether they’re online or local, these are the places to be. You’ll learn a ton and make connections that matter. Plus, recruiters love these events, so get out there, chat with people, and talk about what you’re aiming for.