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  • How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in a Rust Blockchain Developer Interview

    Anita Patel

    Member

    Updated: May 27, 2025
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    How should I answer “Tell me about yourself” in a Rust developer interview for a blockchain job? I have a few years of Rust experience, mostly in backend systems and performance optimization.

    I recently started learning blockchain topics like smart contracts and crypto, mostly on my own. I’m not sure if I should focus on my Rust skills or talk about my eagerness to learn blockchain.

    For those who switched to Web3, how did you answer this question? Hiring managers, do you value Rust expertise or adaptability more?

    I want real advice from people who have made this transition.


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  • Priya Gupta

    Member • 3mos

    Been there, dear. That question used to trip me up too. You don’t wanna sound like a total blockchain newbie, but you also can’t fake experience. Here’s what worked for me:

    Instead of focusing on what I lack (blockchain experience), I leaned into what I bring (Rust expertise + problem-solving skills). My answer went something like this:

    "I’ve been a Rust dev for X years, mostly building high-performance systems. Got into blockchain because [your reason—smart contracts, cryptography, decentralization]. Lately, I’ve been hands-on with [any courses, projects, or concepts you’ve explored]. I see blockchain as the perfect space where Rust shines, and I’m excited to bring my skills to a team where I can contribute while diving deeper into Web3."

    Keep it confident. Even a small blockchain side project helps—mention it! Show them you’re serious, and the transition makes sense. Worked for me, hope it helps!

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  • Alex Dowling

    Member • 2mos

    Cracking any interview depends how confidently you present your skills and experiences, if you utter or your body language shows you are not confident enough while answering or in your experience. Now coming to your query. As you are a rust developer, you should explain your experience with diffenet protocols, how you solved any key issue, how you opinion or logic was game changer.

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  • Abasi T

    Member • 1mo

    Thanks for the tips guys

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  • Yagiz Partaker

    Member • 1mo

    Be honest, tell the truth but tactfully

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