In this episode, we chat with Wargaming's Global Head of Early Careers, Callum Bridgmount-John. Callum leads the Early Careers Program (formerly known as Wargaming Forge), which assists job seekers of all stripes. From entry-level internships to online courses designed to level up your knowledge, Wargaming's Early Careers program is something all job seekers should be aware of. Callum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-bridgmount-john-b1244485/ Wargaming Forge/Early Careers...

In this episode, I'm chatting with recruiter extraordinaire Anna Moss. Anna has held a wide range of recruiting and consulting roles in the video game and tech industries over her career. I talk to her about recruiting ethics, how she created her "#AnnaMosity" content, which exposes the "tips and tricks" that some recruiters may use, and maybe most notably, how she went through the recruiting process with The Church of Scientology to see what kinds of things she could learn. Anna...

In this episode of the show, we're hearing from Charlie and Lawrence, two members of our growing community who came on to share their stories with us! Want to share your story on an upcoming episode? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/JxMG7oe7FAWWR7Gv6 Check out http://gameindustryjobhunt.com for more episodes and resources! Follow the show on social! LinkedIn YouTube Connect with Joe on LinkedIn! Joe on LinkedIn Joe's Headshot by Kyle Gaddo

In episode 10 of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we're hearing from gaming industry career coach and former Head of SEA Esports at Riot Games, Chris Tran. Not only is Chris full of great advice for every job hunter, but he also has a pretty awesome origin story. The current job market in the games industry can be scary, but scary is all relative. Chris went from the world of advertising to hiking in the mountains of Nepal, getting caught in an earthquake, and just trying to su...

In this episode of the show, I'm chatting with Hilary Goldstein to get his insights as someone who's been a hiring manager many times in his career. Not only does he give us some super useful intel on what hiring managers may be looking for, but he also offers some great general tips on networking (and making it count), the importance of asking good questions in an interview yourself (and how to do so creatively), and even a couple of past interview stories. Links Hilary on LinkedIn: https:...

In this episode, I'm flying solo and we're talking about AI and the part it plays in the job hunt. We go over some the challenges AI presents, like ATSs (applicant tracking systems) and the fact that it can make it harder to stand out in the crowd, as well as a few tips to help you use AI to your advantage. Links Huntr: https://huntr.co/ Check out http://gameindustryjobhunt.com for more episodes and resources! Follow the show on social! LinkedIn YouTube Connect with Joe on LinkedIn! J...

In this episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we dive deep into the challenges and experiences of entry-level job seekers in the gaming industry. I had the pleasure of speaking with Conor Ross, an aspiring community manager, social media manager, and producer who is currently navigating the job market while finishing his degree at Virginia Tech. Conor offers some great insights that will be useful for anyone looking to break into the games industry. Links The Conor Collection on...

In this episode of the show, we're hearing from two of our listeners -- Kai and Kevin -- as they share their stories with us. Not only that, they're also sharing invaluable insights and learnings that have come from their time on the hunt. Links: Amir Satvat's Discord Community Check out http://gameindustryjobhunt.com for more episodes and resources! Follow the show on social! LinkedIn YouTube Connect with Joe on LinkedIn! Joe on LinkedIn Joe's Headshot by Kyle Gaddo

In episode 5 of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, I sit down with career coach Adam Hobbs, the CEO of GamingCareers.gg. With over a decade of experience in the gaming and esports industries, Adam shares invaluable insights into optimizing your job search and navigating career transitions. Looking to enhance your job search in the gaming industry? You've come to the right place. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, Adam's insights will help you navigate the co...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Christina Drake, recruiter at Ghost Punch Games, public speaker, and founder of Moms and Gaming. Christina brings nearly a decade of experience in the gaming industry, making her a leading voice in job hunting strategies, especially for women in gaming. This episode is packed with actionable insights and personal anecdotes that will be useful to anyone navigating the job market, especially in the gaming industry. If you found some value in...

In this episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we're chatting with Arman Jivani, Senior Games Recruiter at Tencent, who works with Lightspeed Studios LA and Timi Studio Montreal. We delved into Arman's unique journey into the gaming industry, starting from his background in business management and his initial foray into QA at Gearbox. He shared how his passion for gaming led him to pivot from a potential career in finance to recruiting, ultimately finding his niche in the gaming secto...

In the premiere episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt, Joe briefly introduces the show and shares his personal origin story. Joe got his start in the video games industry in 2014 in an unlikely way when he applied to a Community Manager role at Gearbox Software. After making it through several stages of the interview process, they offered him a community contractor role (great for getting started) and he cut his teeth remotely in that role for a year and a half. In 2016, Gearbox ...

In this episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dellyn Lee, a career coach and recruiter from Dellyn Digital. With over nine years of experience in HR, Dellyn brings a unique perspective to the job-hunting process, particularly for those in the gaming industry. We started the conversation by discussing Dellyn's innovative approach to career coaching, inspired by the Bartle theory of player types. He explained how he tailors his coaching service...