The internet is now a key component in modern-day life and that has been equally translated throughout the workplace. Web 3.0, sometimes referred to as the Decentralised Web, is the latest generation of the internet and technology. Applications and services powered by distributed ledger technology, the most familiar being blockchain, has evolved the world wide web. Web 3.0 is the future of the internet and is constantly evolving to allow computers to be able to read and decipher information as well as humans, which means AI (artificial intelligence) is going to be a key component for the future of the online world.

The development of Web 3.0 and its crucial role has meant that job requirements have also shifted and key skills such as coding and development are now vital for a future career in this sector.

Higher Visibility has analyzed the different companies recruiting for Web 3.0 jobs, the roles they are wanting to fill, and most importantly, what skills they are looking for to fill these positions.

TOP JOB ROLES IN WEB 3.0

Through an analysis of job roles within the Web 3.0 category, we found software engineers and developers were the roles that had the most vacancies. In the top spot is Senior Software Engineer, a role designed to direct software development projects, produce code and lead other engineers and developers. This lucrative career could bring you an annual salary of $131,206 based on the national average. It may be no surprise that in the second spot we find Software Engineer. This role is similar to the role in position one, and the main responsibilities are lifecycle software development, programming efficient code, and producing specifications and operational feasibility. This role has an average of $108,249 a year salary.

In the third spot sits Adobe Programmer, this more specific role requires skills in delivering website optimization and customized experience strategies. The level of experience for this role can determine your annual salary ranging from $52,500 to $137,000.

Other job roles featured in our top 10 list include Backend Software Engineer, Community Manager, Developer, Front End Developer, Lead AWS Cloud Developer, Product Marketing Manager, and Programmer Analyst.  

TOP COMPANIES RECRUITING FOR WEB 3.0 JOB ROLES

While Web 3.0 jobs sit within all companies worldwide due to their internal requirements for developing their websites to maintain the growth of the internet, there are also specific companies recruiting within blockchain, etc. The top 2 companies that are actively recruiting for Web 3.0 jobs are in fact related to blockchain. Coinbase is an online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing cryptocurrency and Consensys is a blockchain technology solution. Interestingly, Garmin appears in our top 3 recruiting for over 10 Web 3.0 roles followed by Chainlink Labs, a provider of open-source oracle solutions.

Seagull Scientific appears in the 4th spot, followed by GDA Fund, a crypto research firm. Other companies in our top 10 are Protocol Labs, Rarible, Accenture, and Eastern Research Group. 

MOST IN-DEMAND HARD SKILLS FOR WEB 3.0 JOB ROLES

Our research has shown that there are a wide variety of roles and companies recruiting for Web 3.0 but it is important to ask, what skills are these employers looking for? Looking at hard skills, the top spot is unsurprisingly Developer skills. As a large majority of the open roles were based around development it is clear that these skills are crucial for a role in this new world of technology. 2nd spot is Javascript, these include functional programming, writing code, and memory management. Marketing falls into the 3rd spot which is a key skill to help these companies grow and be successful in the competitive market. Blockchain and Finance are next in our top 10 which are imperative for starting a career in this sector.

Other key skills that are beneficial for a career in Web 3.0 include Analyst, Front End Developer skills, Full Stack, Data Science, and Web3Js. 

MOST IN-DEMAND SOFT SKILLS FOR WEB 3.0 JOB ROLES

The skills listed above are the hard skills that can help be successful in a Web 3.0 role, but there are also lots of soft skills that can be favorable to ensure you are the right person suited to the role, especially advantageous if you are looking at an entry-level position. Communication skills take the top spot with 24% of job adverts requiring this skill, arguably helpful for every job role available. Working with teams follows in the second position, which is crucial when development teams are required to work closely together to hit deadlines and complete the work needed, 24% of job adverts also require this skill. Being Fast-Paced and Dynamic is required for 22% of adverts analyzed, the key to keeping up with the evolving trends of technology happening daily. 1 in 5 of the adverts we reviewed also wanted Leadership as a key skill, a great skill to have that goes hand in hand with working with teams and communication skills.

Self-motivated, Logical Thinking, Intellectual Curiosity, and Agile Working Methods are also key skills listed in the top 20 of the adverts we analyzed. In the final spot is Passion for Crypto/Blockchain, an obvious skill when developing a career in this sphere.

Which of these desired skills do you require to help you gain a career in Web 3.0, the future of the internet? If Web 3.0 isn’t for you, you can also find the top skills every SEO export should have in 2022 here.

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Methodology

Job roles and company data were taken from Indeed.com. Skills data was retrieved from web3.career. Data pulled May 2022. 

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Due to the pandemic, online learning has seen a large increase, however, distance learning has been an excellent option for many students for some time, offering better opportunities for international students who do not need to relocate for their degrees. With education being one of the least digitized and most people-intensive economic sectors, this move to remote learning had its challenges.

In a recent study, it was reported that students enrolling in online courses rose from 37% in 2019 to over 50% in 2020 in response to the pandemic. It is also expected that the online-only education market could grow by $12.81 billion between 2020 and 2024 according to data from Market Research.

Now that students are learning they can frame their education around their schedules, routines, and learning techniques the interest in online education is ever-growing with lots of colleges offering MOOCs (Mostly Open Online Courses). This is likely to be a notable turning point in the state of education in the US and the accessibility of university degrees.

As mentioned, while some colleges offer unique online programs, some colleges only offer online courses or have an online ‘college’ to earn degrees. Higher Visibility has analyzed the online-only colleges that offer the widest range and number of degree programs using data from the NCES.

TOP COLLEGES OFFERING ONLINE-ONLY STUDIES

Hailing the tagline “The Campus of the Future”, Arizona State University’s Digital Immersion platform currently boasts 121 online programs, allowing students to access education both in the classroom and at home. According to the ASU website, the top three most popular online majors are Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. When the online platform was first launched in 2010, it had just 1,200 students enrolled in its degree programs. Now, over 57,000 students attend classes online.

With 105 online programs available for prospective students and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Capella University, a private online university with headquarters based in Minneapolis, offers people the chance to “earn your degree online, on-demand, and on your terms”. At the forefront of the university’s agenda is making online degrees work alongside the demands of everyday life, by offering a plan called FlexPath which allows learners to coordinate their deadlines, manage costs to suit their lifestyle, and advance through the program at their own pace.

The American Public University System is an online space created to provide education to primarily those interested in working within the military and public service communities. Currently offering 96 online programs, it is the No.1 provider of education to U.S. Military and Veterans.

Walden University offered its first online master’s degree in Educational Change and Technology Innovation in 1995, making it the first online-only master’s degree in the United States. The institution is now reportedly attended by students from over 145 countries around the world. Ashford University operates in association with the University of Arizona, offering an array of different online majors from Business Studies to Social and Behavioural Sciences. Both currently offer 71 online programs.

Offering 24 online degrees, Colorado State University (Global Campus) currently has an enrollment of 1,796 and an acceptance rate of 98%.

Further down the list, the University of Florida (Online) and Florida Institute of Technology (Online) both offer over 20 online courses, whilst Taft University System offers just 8 programs, mostly focused on Business with others such as law and taxation.

TOP PROGRAMS FOR ONLINE STUDIES

The need for Healthcare professionals across the world has risen significantly since the beginning of the pandemic, specifically within administration and health management. The most commonly offered programs include Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing, and Public Health.

Education is popular in our study, with many taking an interest in Educational/Instructional Technology and Educational Leadership and Administration, alongside Early Childhood Education and Teaching. Psychology follows, with students drawn to qualifications focused on Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Forensic Psychology, and Social Work.

Further down the list, we have Language and Literature, with Applied Linguistics, English Literature, and Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language being the most common online. When it came to Marketing degrees, the most frequently offered were Advertising, Public Relations, Applied Communication, and Digital Marketing.

Towards the bottom of the list is Cultural Studies, with programs including ​​African-American/Black Studies and Women’s Studies, and Human Resources.

When it comes to programs within subject areas, Business Administration and Management rank highest, with 35 programs of the same name offered across the colleges in our study. Following closely behind is Health/Health Care Administration/Management with 26.

Organizational Leadership places third, with degrees focusing on human behavior within the workplace, navigating complex problems, and building an understanding of how organizations run. Registered Nursing also finds itself among the top 10, with American Public University’s ‘Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)’ ranked one of the best in the country.

Further down the list Accounting amount for 18 offered, whilst Finance programs were less common with 10.

Marketing, Project Management, and Psychology were all offered at 13 different online colleges, while Legal Assistant/Paralegal were some of the least common.

If you want to learn more about US colleges and their popularity online, find the most popular colleges on TikTok here.

*All data sourced from NCES: https://nces.ed.gov/

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