Hiring, Feedback, and Web3: Insights from Sandy Carter and Metaintro’s Lacey
It’s a bear market for jobs in Web3, but the lessons from Unstoppable Domains and its COO Sandy Carter might just offer job seekers the roadmap they need. In a candid chat with Lacey, CEO of Metaintro, Carter dives into hiring strategies, feedback culture, and how the company’s mission-driven innovations are shaping the future of Web3.
This isn’t your average tech story. We’re talking about narratives over resumes, grit over grades, and a purpose that goes beyond profit. If you're considering a Web3 career or simply curious about what it takes to thrive in this space, keep reading.
Narrative-Driven Hiring: A Unique Approach
Unstoppable Domains has redefined what hiring looks like in Web3. Sandy Carter shared their distinctive approach: candidates are asked to write a narrative that demonstrates how they’d tackle challenges in their prospective roles.
“I spent three weeks on my narrative when I applied,” Carter said. This isn’t about overloading candidates but ensuring they take the time to understand Unstoppable Domains’ mission, challenges, and culture.
The narrative doesn’t just help the company—it helps candidates evaluate if they truly align with the organization. And for those unwilling to put in the effort? “We pass,” Carter explained.
Metaintro’s Lacey chimed in, emphasizing how rare it is for companies to emphasize culture and fit so heavily in their hiring process. “It’s something job seekers can learn from,” Lacey said, adding that job seekers who showcase curiosity and adaptability stand out in competitive Web3 hiring environments.
Grit, Feedback, and Finding the Right Fit
Carter highlighted grit as the top quality Unstoppable Domains looks for. Grit, in this context, means perseverance, adaptability, and the willingness to learn from failure.
“Show me where you’ve pivoted or failed before,” Carter said. She recalled her experience at Amazon, where presenting failures was part of their learning culture. "If you haven't failed, it either means you're not self-aware or you haven't taken risks."
Lacey noted that many job seekers feel frustrated by a lack of feedback in hiring processes. Carter acknowledged this challenge, explaining that while Unstoppable Domains strives to offer constructive feedback, not all candidates respond well to it. “Feedback is a gift,” she said. “But how candidates handle it often tells us whether they’re a fit.”
