[Glossary] Careers & Collaborations Terms

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Below is a concise glossary of key terms you’ll encounter in Careers & Collaborations discussions. Definitions are clear and practical—perfect for anyone hunting Web3 roles or teaming up on projects.

Job & Role Types

Full-Time / Part-Time: Standard employment with fixed hours—full-time is ~40 hrs/week, part-time is fewer hours.
Freelance / Gig: Short-term contracts or one-off tasks where you’re paid per project or hour.
Contractor: Hired for a specific duration or scope, often via a DAO or startup, without long-term commitment.
Internship: Entry-level, usually unpaid or stipend-based, for learning on the job over a set period.

Recruitment & Application

Job Listing: A post describing responsibilities, requirements, and perks for an open position.
Application: Submission of your resume/CV, cover letter, and portfolio to express interest.
Interview Rounds: Stages of evaluation—commonly include screening call, technical test, panel interview.
Offer: Formal proposal of salary, tokens/equity, and other benefits once you pass interviews.
Onboarding: Process of setting up accounts, access, and training when you start a new role.

Team Building & Collaboration

Co-Founder Matchmaking: Connecting with potential partners to share skills, equity, and responsibilities.
Working Group: A small team focusing on a specific project or feature, often within a DAO.
Bounty: A task or issue with a token reward attached—anyone can claim and complete it.
Hackathon Team-Up: Finding teammates for time-boxed build events, sharing roles like developer, designer, or marketer.
Mentorship: A more experienced contributor guiding you on skills, career moves, or project work.

Portfolio & Profiles

Resume / CV: Document detailing your work history, education, and skills.
Portfolio: Showcase of past projects—dApps, smart contracts, UI/UX designs, code samples.
GitHub Profile: Your public code repository demonstrating activity, issue discussions, and contributions.
LinkedIn / Crypto Twitter: Professional social profiles where networking and referrals often originate.

Events & Programs

Hackathon: Time-boxed competition to build projects, often with prizes or grants for winners.
Job Fair / Career Day: Virtual or IRL events where companies pitch roles and candidates network.
Bootcamp: Intensive training program (weeks to months) teaching Web3 dev, design, or auditing skills.
Fellowship: Structured program offering stipend or grant plus mentorship to work on impactful projects.

Compensation & Perks

Salary: Regular pay, often in stablecoins or fiat, for full-time/part-time roles.
Token Allocation / Equity: Project tokens or shares granted as part of your compensation package.
Stipend / Grant: Lump-sum funding for interns, fellows, or bounties—no equity exchanged.
Referral Bonus: Reward paid for introducing a candidate who gets hired.

️ Remote & Work-Style Terms

Remote-Friendly: Roles designed for fully remote work—no office required.
Time Zone Overlap: Recommended shared working hours for distributed teams (e.g., 2 hrs/day).
Asynchronous Communication: Working via messages and docs rather than real-time calls.
Task Management: Tools or threads (e.g., Trello, GitHub Projects) used to assign and track work.

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