Bitcoin-related careers are hiring the best talents in the US
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Just when you thought that the booming IT sector is just another hyped up industry, IT veterans are now headhunted by the blockchain sector.
A new research performed by Glassdoor jobs site is showing a 300 percent increase in the number of jobs related to blockchain, cryptocurrency and bitcoin in the past 12 months.
"While the ultimate staying power of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies remains to be seen, the blockchain job market seems primed to continue its rapid growth into the near future," the report said.
Source: Forbes - Bambrough
The highest demand goes to bitcoin and blockchain software engineers, followed by other technical roles such as product manager and technology architect. The average base pay for blockchain roles is $84,884 per year, 62% above the U.S. median base pay of $52,664.
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We have already noticed in the past year how universities are starting new courses related to the blockchain and Bitcoin: https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@tysler/bitcoin-popular-amongst-students-in-top-universities
Kevin Casey, a Technology Writer and lecturer at Duke University, shared "5 ways to win that role" in the blockchain sector:
Highlight relevant skills eg. Programming, Database, open-mindedness and willingness to learn
Expose yourself to internships, blockchain development (in your free time), or even experience in trading in cryptocurrencies
Online courses and certifications help to show valid knowledge of the growing sector
Prepare for interviews by finding out more about the company and their roles, aims and goals
Be a well-rounded applicant with diverse knowledge that shows flexibility to differing job roles
Source: Enterprisers Project - Casey
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty said in an interview at the Gartner Symposium in Orlando that Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the future's job market. IBM's two emerging areas, blockchain and quantum computing, are under the limelight:
Companies should start to prioritize blockchain now. IBM is working on blockchain for food safety, and this work includes four large customers (she named Walmart, Carrefour, and Unilever); on blockchain for shipping, including three of the five biggest shipping companies; and blockchain for banking in Europe.
Source: PCmag - Miller
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We could be seeing rapid changes within the next 10 years in the blockchain industry and their widespread applications replacing traditional and older technologies for banking, audit, finance, government systems and more.
While the topic may seem very foreign to someone new to blockchain, just remember that in 10 years' time you will be one of the pioneers spearheading this change.