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Question for Gaming recruiters, I often see on offers "must have launched at least X AAA | AA | Mobile | Indie games (select relevant one) on job offers. As far as I can understand why this is listed on job offers, this is a result, not a skillset. The probability of having done this is very minimal, and it throws out a lot of candidates that actually have the skillset needed. Many people, me included, have been automatically rejected from job offers because of that specific point. But to me the important point should be: What is needed to do that Job ? For example, the skillset of a Producer is: - Excellent Project Management skills - Good communication - Be a facilitator for everyone (Problem solver) - Manage coordination of different types of teams (Tech, Art, Marketing...) - Budget management So if a candidate checks all this but hasn't launched a game, would you really reject him because he hasn't fully launched a game ? I am curious of what recruiters think of this. #gaming

You want to break into the video game industry? Here's how - Read the LA Times article below. Takeaways include: - "If you live in a big city, Reyes said, there may be opportunities to attend a gaming conference or festival. Some studios may host recruiting events" -"There’s also this notion of ‘lobby conning,’ which means you don’t actually need to get a pass for the festival because a lot of the networking actually happens outside within the hotel spaces or spaces outside of the conference itself." -"Smaller studios might not be advertising open jobs, but they could be attending those events because they are looking for talent." -"The faster you apply to a position, the faster a recruiter will see your application and potentially get it in front of a hiring manager.”

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Welcome to Jobs in Games. While we rebuilding our platform, let us (re)introduce ourselves. JiG was built by the industry for the industry to support the plethora of incredible talents to find new opportunities. Our platform was created by an ex-producer who tried to find jobs in this space and saw there was no single location to see all the best jobs. We're happy to see you here and let us know in the comments how we can support. Follow us to find our selection of top jobs in the industry every week and our analysis of how the industry is evolving. #gamingjobs #gamingcareer #gamingindustry

Exciting News for Aspiring and Seasoned Game Developers! We're committed to helping you find your next opportunity in the gaming industry. Today, we're thrilled to host another Career Day in the Metaverse, from 6 PM to 8 PM CET (Noon ET). Join us here: https://zep.us/play/25GJmo. This session focuses on juniors and aspiring developers. Due to popular demand, we're now hosting separate events for juniors and seniors to better cater to each group's needs. Senior game developers (including those in publishing), please register for your dedicated events here: https://lnkd.in/dJ_ajVEG Here's what you can expect: 🎮 Recruiters: Connect with recruiters from triple-A to indie studios, covering PC and mobile platforms. Discover open positions and network effectively. 🎮 Job Matching and Interviews: Your profile will be shared with recruiters ahead of the event. If a recruiter identifies a match, you could secure an interview during the event. 🎮 Career Counseling and Portfolio Reviews: Get expert advice on crafting a compelling CV and portfolio. Even if networking has been your mainstay, we'll help you navigate the formalities of job applications. 🎮 Community Support and Networking: Join a supportive community of developers who stand by each other, especially during challenging times. For our professional events, we manually vet attendees to ensure a minimum of 2 years of experience. If you don’t meet this requirement, don't worry—we have events tailored for students, juniors, and aspiring developers too. All our events are free to attend. Register now and take the next step in your gaming career journey here: https://lnkd.in/dJ_ajVEG

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Check this out - How to find and get a job in today's video games industry: The distressing news of video games layoffs continues, with over 8,000 reported job losses this year so far. Just this week, both PlayStation and EA has announced it will be cutting jobs and projects, resulting in over 1,500 redundancies, this includes the potential closure of entire studios. There are jobs out there, but certainly not enough for all those seeking employment, and therefore the competition is fierce. Read more 🔴 Kaedim is the platform that makes 3D asset creation a breeze. It’s a platform that generates 3D models from 2D images in minutes, with no 3D skills required. You can use any image, from paintings to memes, and get a 3D model that’s ready to use in your game. Kaedim is powered by AI and in-house art, and delivers assets that are up to industry standards. 🟢 Get Started Today: Kaedim3d.com or Check out our Showcase: app.kaedim3d.com/showcase #gdc #gdc2024 #a16z #GameNews #GameDesign #GamingUpdates #VideoGames #IndieGame

The barrier to work in games, starting from scratch, is typically what I would say around 6 - 12 months minimum. Again that's starting from scratch. If you can break past this barrier, you will be working in games! Which is pretty cool! - Make a plan that expects months worth of effort. Not weeks. - Focus on your schedule and how to stay consistent. - Pour just as much time into learning your on the job skills as you do learning how to job search effectively. - Keep in mind, there are many game adjustment applications that are very similar to games and develop in almost the exact same way. They are worth at least considering. Feel free to reach out to me for any thoughts, how I landed my jobs without applying for them, how I move quickly and efficiently in my career and how I've made my time in this career path very solidified. I know how to land roles, I know how to keep roles, I know how to excel at roles. And I'd be glad to help you break through whatever struggles your having! #gamedevelopment #enterprisedevelopment #jobsearching #jobseekers #tips

Employers - this practice HAS to stop! If you want to be viewed as a place where top talent is trying to work, you'd stop this 5 years ago. People share these horror stories all the time! Online. Where anyone can find them! Is that what you want your brand to be? You ask people trick questions and make them wonder their status? If you don't want to be that employer, or STOP being that employer...contact MJL Recruiting & Consulting today for all of your recruiting and consulting needs! See what value they can provide you - Free consult offered! #hiringnow #changemakers #talentacquisition

With companies changing and shifting, there is a lot of movement in employment. Games and content creation is no exception, and some folks very close to me have been impacted. Posting some resources here, in case these are helpful: 1. Jobs in Video Games in US on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/efpEmY3H 2. GamesIndustry's Job Board: https://lnkd.in/eN87mSF5 3. GamesBeat article on network created Google doc/Dropbox with job listings: https://lnkd.in/emiP5dep If you see something that interests you, and I can be helpful to you through my network - hit me up.