Register CV Get Job Alerts
Games & Interactive Enterprise Systems
Filter

Latest News

Working in Games City Guides: Barcelona
Careers Advice

Working in Games City Guides: Barcelona

As one of the most creative cities in the world and Europe's most innovative, Barcelona is undeniably an attractive place for the video games industry. With a wealth of culture, food, events and a buzzing expat community, not to mention the stunning, iconic architecture, this city is a great one to consider putting down roots in.

By Freya Simmons on 20 Sep 2021

Working in Games City Guides: Dundee Careers Advice

Working in Games City Guides: Dundee

Dundee is a modern and thriving city, located at the mouth of the River Tay in Scotland. The city has been awarded the title of the “best place to live in Scotland” by The Sunday Times, so if you’re thinking of moving to Scotland for a job in games, Dundee’s your place! If you’re relocating for a job in games, Dundee is big in this industry. The city is home to one of the world’s oldest games courses at Abertay University, as well as being the birthplace of several world-famous games such as Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft.

By Freya Simmons on 08 Jul 2021

Working in Games City Guides: London Careers Advice

Working in Games City Guides: London

The English capital is known to be a city full of opportunities. Cultures, foods, activities and greenspace, everything is at your doorstep in London, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The UK’s gaming industry is Europe’s largest market and the most profitable in Western Europe for revenue downloads. London is also a leading city in terms of software and mobile app development, making it the perfect place to relocate to if you’re in the games industry.

By Freya Simmons on 09 Jun 2021

Games and Interactive Salary and Satisfaction Survey 2021 Industry News - Gaming

Games and Interactive Salary and Satisfaction Survey 2021

Each year we gather information from people in the games industry across a range of topics: salaries, benefits, remote work, priorities, and much more. This year with covid and everyone moving to working remotely where we can, it is more interesting than ever to see what’s happening across the industry.

By Catrin Jones on 24 Mar 2021

Twelve Tips of Christmas Careers Advice

Twelve Tips of Christmas

If you're thinking a job move might be on the cards in 2021, our Twelve Tips of Christmas will make sure you are in a good place to start applying come January.

By Catrin Jones on 18 Dec 2020

Tips for Working From Home Careers Advice

Tips for Working From Home

A lot of people have recently found themselves plunged into the world of home working for the first time, in efforts for employers to limit the spread of Coronavirus. Read on to discover our top tips for working from home and staying in the loop!

By Freya Simmons on 27 Mar 2020

How to Work from Home with Kids and Stay Sane  Careers Advice

How to Work from Home with Kids and Stay Sane 

Thanks to Covid-19 many people around the world are now working from home and most schools & childcare are closed for the foreseeable future, it's a daunting time for those with kids who still need to work... and stay sane!  

By Freya Simmons on 19 Mar 2020

Coronavirus: Changing the Way We Work Careers Advice

Coronavirus: Changing the Way We Work

With several countries now on lockdown to delay the spreading of Coronavirus and protect vulnerable people, many companies are changing the way they work, to ensure business as usual. We spoke with some of our clients around the world to find out how they are tackling the situation to bring you some helpful advice and tips, whether you’re a job seeker or business owner.

By Freya Simmons on 18 Mar 2020

Katie is a great recruiter to work with. She is very efficient at replying and dealing to any form of communication I sent and the wider Skillsearch team are also always very supportive. I look forward to working with you again.

Luke Zammit, Unity Developer | Future Games of London

Giles and the Skillsearch team are unbelievably helpful and accommodating, even in the face of last minute requests and difficult-to-fill roles. Highly recommended.

Tom Page, Studio Director | PLA Studios

Skillsearch helped me find my first contracting role in BI. They were very polite, helpful and enthusiastic. They found a very good position for someone with my skills and I was placed immediately. A wholly enjoyable job finding experience and I would definitely recommend Skillsearch to any skil …

Data Analyst Candidate

Giles and the Sillsearch team exceptional recruiters, on multiple occasions he has delivered more potential hires (high quality relevant candidates) to interview than any other tech agency I have worked with. I especially appreciate his capacity to understand our need, and adjust as the process m …

Gil Teixeira, Head of Production | Arkavis Siam Co. | Bangkok, Thailand

As a leading Oracle consultancy we initially engaged with Skillsearch around 2 years ago when they were just part of our recruitment supplier network. Over that period they have demonstrated a consistent level of delivery in the niche Oracle space that has led us to dispense with our other recrui …

UK Award-Winning Oracle Consultancy

I met Giles and Guy at Develop and in the months since the event, Skillsearch has visited the campus on two occasions and worked with our students collectively and individually on improving their CVs and what goes into making a good portfolio. Our students respond well to their positive energy an …

Hope Caton, Lecturer, Games Technology Leader | inKUbator

The folks at Skillsearch are all you could ask for in a recruitment agency: polite, enthusiastic and thorough. Working with Giles, Guy and Katie has been a real pleasure and I would definitely turn to Skillsearch to help me in the future, as either an employer or candidate. Thanks!

Antony Woods, Software Development Engineer | Simworx

I think it's not an understatement to say, I would still be looking for new opportunities without Skillsearch’s help and determination. Their relentless pursuit of my interests with employers never kept me far from their attentions. This led to the lining up of several interviews within day …

Adrian Walton, Senior Game Designer | DR Studios

We have worked with the Skillsearch team for almost three years now as our only recruitment supplier, and with great success supplying staff across all disciplines. They are the only agency that seem to truly understand the interactive space and have a genuinely broad network within it! It is als …

Daniel Cheetham, Head of Interactive | Happy Finish

Through my work at Unity Technologies, and as organiser of the London Unity Usergroup, I have a very close connection with Unity developers throughout the UK. A common theme amongst Unity developers is a call for Unity jobs. On the flip side to this, I visit many studios that are looking for Unit …

Russ Morris, Product Evangelist | Unity Technologies
;