Finding the right role or building a great team in crypto isn’t easy. Whether you’re a hiring manager drowning in applications or a candidate unsure how to stand out in a saturated market, working with a recruitment consultant can make all the difference. But like any partnership, you get the best results when you’re both pulling in the same direction.
At Priority Crypto, we don’t just match CVs to job specs. We build relationships, solve hiring headaches, and help candidates land roles they genuinely care about. Here's how to make sure you're getting the most out of your recruitment consultant, whether you're hiring or job hunting.
1. Be Honest (Even If It’s Awkward)
One of the biggest blockers to success in recruitment is vague or sugar-coated communication. If a job doesn't feel right, say so. If the budget’s tight or you’re unsure about a candidate's fit, tell us. We can’t solve problems we don’t know about.
Your consultant is on your side. The more we know about what you really want (and don’t want), the more targeted and successful your hiring or job search will be.
2. Know Your Non-Negotiables
In the crypto space, things move fast. Whether it’s a new layer 2 scaling project or a DAO restructuring their ops team, change is constant. That’s why it’s crucial to know what really matters to you.
For candidates, this could be remote-first roles, working in DeFi rather than NFTs, or needing equity as part of your package. For hiring managers, it might be timezone alignment, cultural fit, or hands-on experience with a specific blockchain protocol.
Give your consultant a clear list of dealbreakers and must-haves. It’ll save everyone time and help us zone in on what actually works.
3. Let’s Talk About Culture
Crypto isn’t just an industry, it’s a community. Culture fit is huge, especially in decentralised teams where autonomy, async comms, and shared values are the norm.
We work hard to understand the team culture of every client we support. So if you’re hiring, be upfront about what makes your team tick. And if you’re a candidate, tell us where you thrive. Do you love fast-paced startups or prefer structured scaleups? Are you a heads-down coder or someone who thrives on team banter in Discord?
The more we know about your ideal work environment, the better we can match you with people who just get it.
4. Feedback Goes a Long Way
Good or bad, we want to hear it. If you’re a client who’s just reviewed three profiles, let us know what worked and what didn’t. If you’re a candidate who’s had an interview, share your thoughts straight away.
Feedback helps us tweak our search, improve your outcomes, and get to the right result faster. Even a quick message like “too junior for us” or “interview went well but I’m unsure about the salary” gives us something to work with.
5. Stay Open, Stay Curious
We get it, sometimes your mind is made up. But the crypto world is full of unexpected gems. Talent with transferable skills. Companies with hidden perks. Roles that haven’t even been posted yet.
We’ll never push you into something that doesn’t suit you, but we might challenge your thinking. A solidity dev from gaming could thrive in DeFi. A DAO-focused PM might be the glue your startup needs, even if you weren’t actively hiring for one.
When you work with us, it’s a partnership. We’ll always bring ideas to the table. Stay curious, and we’ll find the magic.
6. Use Us as a Sounding Board
Recruitment isn’t just about CVs and interviews. We can advise on salary benchmarks, team structure, interview strategies, market trends, and more. We’ve got insight into what other crypto firms are doing, what candidates are expecting, and how to stand out in a noisy space.
Use us. Message us. Pick our brains. We're here to support you, not just until the contract is signed, but well after.
In a Nutshell
The best results come when there’s trust, openness, and a shared goal. We’re not robots or middlemen. We’re people who genuinely care about helping you find the right match in the fast-moving world of blockchain and Web3.
So whether you’re building the next L2 solution or looking to join a DAO that aligns with your values, lean into the process. Communicate openly, stay curious, and treat your consultant like part of the team.
We’ll do the same.
🧠 Want to work with a crypto recruitment partner who actually gets it?
Reach out to Priority Crypto today. We’re ready when you are.
