#thePOZpulse April 2023

Welcome to the April edition! It's been a pretty crazy time in the world of talent across marketing and technology. As of April 2023, the hiring landscape in the marketing and technology sectors remains highly competitive, even with the rounds of massive layoffs.

Despite the ongoing pandemic and economic uncertainty, businesses in these industries continue to prioritize hiring top talent to remain competitive and adapt to rapidly evolving market conditions.

In the marketing sector, businesses continue to prioritize hiring for roles that specialize in digital marketing, data analytics, and content creation. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on hiring candidates with experience in emerging marketing technologies, such as artificial intelligence (Chat GPT) and virtual reality.

The hiring landscape in the web3 sector is still somewhat-active, although it has slowed down with VC funding drying up. There is still a high demand for individuals with skills in blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other emerging technologies.

As more Web2 businesses and industries explore the potential of blockchain-based systems and applications, the demand for skilled professionals in this space is expected to continue growing. In addition to web3 startups, established companies in industries such as finance, healthcare, and logistics are also exploring the potential of blockchain and other web3 technologies. These companies are actively seeking individuals with experience in these areas to help them develop and implement new solutions.

Overall, the web3 sector is still relatively new and rapidly evolving, with many opportunities for professionals with the right skills and experience. As the industry continues to grow and mature, it is likely that the demand for web3 talent will only continue to increase.

Despite the ongoing demand for talent, companies are facing challenges in attracting and retaining qualified candidates. This is partly due to the increasing competition for top talent, as well as the ongoing preference for remote work options among job seekers.

Overall, hiring managers in both sectors are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a strong combination of technical and interpersonal skills, along with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing industry trends. Candidates need to continue to put themselves in the best light and stay focused and disciplined in their job search during these tough times.

My advice, treat every day on the job search like a real job. Plan your work and work your plan!

PERSONAL STUFF

Miami NFT Week (March)?was fantastic, despite about 60% fewer attendees and sponsors than last year (as expected). I hosted two great panels with top industry leaders (will share content soon)

“Riding the Crypto Wave: Getting Ahead of the Trends”

With: Sallie Jian , Matt Medved , Elijah John Bowdre & Michael Terpin

"Transitioning Your Business From Web2 to Web3"

With: Richard Ryan , Reza H. Handley-Namavar, Jorge Raziel

NYC NFT Week (April)?I was only in the city for one day but made the most of it starting with our partners Red Beard Ventures VC lunch where I got to hang out again with Sallie Jain. From there we checked out NFT Now's, Now Pass holder party at the Crown downtown (incredible views) and followed by the Knights of Degen party at the 40/40 Club.

Yes, we partied for sure, but it was all about reconnecting and deepening old and new relationships in this bear market.

Coming Up:?I am excited to head out to Austin next week (4/25-28) for Consensus. Please reach out if you will be in town to meet up!

I will also be returning to Gary Vee's, VeeCon 5/18-21 in Indy to cover media for #thePOZcast! I can't wait to interview so many fascinating celebs, thought leaders, and conference attendees again!

LATEST ON #thePOZcast

E261: Matt Higgins: Burn the Boats

Matt Higgins is the CEO and Co-Founder at RSE Ventures. He is also an operator and investor and was once a co-shark on ABC’s The Shark Tank. Matt shares his fascinating life and career journey behind his new book, "Burn the Boats." Matt has worked on the reconstruction efforts at the World Trade Center, held executive seats with the New York Jets and currently with the Miami Dolphins, founded RSE Ventures investment firm, and partnered with Gary Vaynerchuk on the Vaynermedia empire.

Grab your copy of Matt’s book, Burn The Boats here:?https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/

LISTEN HERE:?https://thepozcast.com/e261-matt-higgins-burn-the-boats-toss-plan-b-overboard

And other recent past show that I love:

E260: Chris Wilson: Escaping Life in Prison: The Master Plan

If there is one episode of my show that sums up why I do it, this is it: to share the life stories like Chris Wilson 's. Chris was sentenced to life in prison for a circumstance where he was defending himself, and there was a loss of life.

Today, Chris Wilson is a visual artist, author, film producer, and social justice advocate. Through his work, he investigates societal injustices, human relationships, and public policies. His book, The Master Plan, continues to inspire people from all walks of life. This is his story:

Listen Here:?https://thepozcast.com/e260-chris-wilson-escaping-life-in-prison-with-the-master-plan/

Catch up on all shows @?www.thePOZcast.com?Thanks!

And don't snooze on our web3 show, The Immutable Mindset! w/ Kevin Logan Jr

Check it out!?https://the-immutable-mindset.simplecast.com/

E5: Maika Isogawa: Death in Crypto: What Happens Next??

With the constant security threats across web3, there has to be a solution. Luckily, our guest Maika Isogawa has the answer. She is the CEO of Webacy, a software and app development company that creates Web 3.0 security tools, services, and solutions for now, and in this case, we leave this earth. She has a fascinating background and shares so much alpha, check it out!

Listen now:?https://the-immutable-mindset.simplecast.com/episodes/maika-isogawa-death-in-crypto-what-happens-next

And thanks to our great sponsor, metaintro :?The professional resume wallet for web3. The multi-chain custodial wallet holds proof-of-employment, proof-of-skill, and proof-of-education, replacing the PDF resume. Adjacent to the project, Metaintro runs a massive Discord community dedicated to web3 jobs. Around 4,000 jobs are posted in the community a month. For more information on Metaintro, head to?https://bit.ly/metaintrowebsite?or on Twitter at /metaintro

For all open roles across web2: Marketing, Media, and advertising check out?www.NHPTalentGroup.com

For our web3 roles, please visit?www.ProbablyNothingTalent.com.

Thanks!