Cryptocurrency Universe & Its Creative Careers of the Future

Understanding the 4th Industrial Revolution in terms of Cryptocurrency & more!

The fourth industrial revolution is characterized by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, quantum computing, nanotechnology, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, self-driving cars, and materials storage. As you might imagine, tech skills are crucial to landing a job in the cryptocurrency universe. Many job listings call for hard skills, including Java, machine learning, Python, artificial intelligence (AI), C/C++, Node.js, and Amazon web services.

However, there are opportunities for non-techies too. Employers also value candidates with soft skills, such as communication, creativity, problem-solving, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and team players. From engineers to journalists, the Bitcoin boom has created jobs rooted in a variety of skill sets. Now is the time to invest your talents within the cryptocurrency job market.

According to Devon McGinnis, “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a way of describing the blurring of boundaries between the physical, digital, and biological worlds”. Blockchain has the potential to become a powerful disruptive force. A survey of 800 executives featured in the same book suggests 58 percent believe that up to 10 percent of global GDP will be stored using blockchain technology. Disruptive technology has come into the financial world. Bitcoin and other digital currencies are reshaping how we think about money. As Peter Diamandis observes, cryptocurrencies are making money “more digitized, dematerialized, and democratized than ever before.

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Companies such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook are examples of companies heavily focused on the Internet as a disruptive technology. Netflix used a new business model and technology to disrupt an existing market. Though Spotify did not pioneer this disruptive innovation, it is the first time mainstream media exposes the American public to it. And its disruption came about because of its business model, fundamentally advantaged in one of the characteristics valued in completing the job-to-be-done.

Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Author of The Fourth Industrial Revolution, said that these changes are so profound that there has never been a time of greater promise or potential from the perspective of human history peril.

Creative Jobs in Cryptocurrency

With the growing popularity and acceptance of blockchain, the ways you can make money out of this are also increasing. According to a recent Monster analysis, the cryptocurrency job market is on the rise. Using data provided by the TalentNeuron tool from insights and technology company CEB, Monster found that listings for jobs mentioning either “cryptocurrency,” “bitcoin,” or “blockchain” have risen 194% year-over-year, from 2018 to 2017

Business Development Representative

As with any other flourishing expertise, cryptocurrency is creating new business opportunities across multiple industries (health care, finance, and real estate), so there’s a need for people to seek those out, push product partnerships and close deals.

Beyond a thorough understanding of the goal of your company’s cryptocurrency application, business development representatives should have some sales experience and stellar communication skills. Many have degrees in business, finance, or communications with a take-home of about $45,619 per year.

Data Scientist

Understand that Blockchain technology is relatively new and often misunderstood. There is an extremely high demand for experts in data science, says Harrison Brady, communications specialist at Frontier Communications, a telecommunications company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. A data scientist is expected to analyze transaction data to help engineers streamline experiences.

Therefore, they will need to hold a master’s degree in data or computer science. Strong analytical skills are essential, as are communication skills required to convey trends to the organization’s leaders while taking home a whopping sum of $111,840 per year.

Financial Analyst

Big companies, as well as private investors, are always looking to invest in cryptocurrency. A typical day will involve a recommendation for investments, developing investment strategies (like the best time to purchase and sell), evaluating risks, and maintaining investment portfolios.

Financial analysts usually hold a bachelor’s degree as well as a license. After some years of experience, many go on to become Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certified. Additionally, having top-notch analytical, computer, math and statistical skills will make anyone a competitive candidate when applying to cryptocurrency-oriented jobs. The remuneration stands at $81,760 per year

Journalist

These are the ones who tell the people all they need about crypto. As journalists, they cover the latest news on cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. Explain the intersection and opportunities to the people; they could be reporting for a newspaper, magazine, blog, or even a brand.

Consequently, while interning at a newspaper or magazine as their career starting point, most journalists hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Writing samples (or broadcast, if that’s the type of journalism you’re interested in) is key to landing a position. They make $38,870 per year.

Marketing Manager

For cryptocurrency to continue to succeed, would-be users and investors need to know it exists—and how it works. Marketing managers estimate the demand for cryptocurrencies and blockchain and compare values. They identify potential users, monitor trends, and develop strategies to help people maximize their profits and market share.

A Marketing manager would be a self-starter who enjoys introducing and promoting products from the ground up. They need to be right-brained and left-brained— creative and analytical. Education-wise, most hold a bachelor’s degree but experienced and must have several years of experience working in advertising, marketing, promotions, or sales. Take-home for this role is $127,560 per year.

Besides those listed above, you can indulge in crypto trading, do affiliate marketing, blogging, or start with crypto arbitrage. It turns out that tech is an INCREDIBLE field for creative people. As much as coding requires attention to detail, coming up with new solutions to problems is a day-to-day task when you’re working in tech, and drumming up ideas is something creatives excel at doing.

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Sources 

Takahashi, R (2017, July 18) How can creative industries benefit from blockchain? https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/how-can-creative-industries-benefit-from-blockchain#

Martis, L & Simmons, J (2020)10 cryptocurrency jobs that will have you working with Bitcoin and blockchain https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/bitcoin-blockchain-cryptocurrency-jobs

Chong, N (2020, May 1) Bullish Sentiment Implies Bitcoin Price Needs to See Bigger Flush https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/bullish-sentiment-bitcoin-price-bigger-flush/

McGinnis, D (2020, Oct 27) What Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? https://www.salesforce.com/blog/what-is-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-4ir/

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