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CV Secrets with Jay McDougall Careers Advice

CV Secrets with Jay McDougall

The gaming industry, along with the wider technology and entertainment sectors, has faced significant changes over the last two years. While the number of open positions in gaming careers has reduced, the pool of highly talented candidates has grown. This imbalance has made the competition for video game jobs fiercer than ever.

Navigating the North American Gaming Job Market with Skillsearch Careers Advice

Navigating the North American Gaming Job Market with Skillsearch

Are you eyeing your next career move in the North American gaming industry? You’re not alone—the market here is buzzing with opportunities, but it's also fiercely competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, standing out is key. And that's where we come in!

Why Now Is a Great Time to Work in Games in North America Careers Advice

Why Now Is a Great Time to Work in Games in North America

Are you ready to level up your career in the gaming industry? If you’re already a part of this exciting world and are looking for new opportunities, North America is a great place to be right now! As a leading recruitment company with deep roots in the gaming sector, Skillsearch is here to tell you why there’s no better time than the present to dive into fresh, exhilarating roles in the gaming industry!

Games Industry Guide To: Getting Into Games Careers Advice

Games Industry Guide To: Getting Into Games

As games industry recruiters, we’re very conscious of how difficult it is for new talent to break into the games and interactive industries. It’s very rare that games studios ask us to find individuals to fill junior positions, so unfortunately we often find that we have to turn away junior and graduate talent. For this reason, we’re on a mission to offer help and advice to graduate and junior level talent, in order to help them break into the industry.

Hybrid Working: Find Your Balance Careers Advice

Hybrid Working: Find Your Balance

Hybrid roles have never been more popular! Here you can find some of the pros and cons for remote and onsite working to help you discover your perfect work/life balance!

Working in Games City Guides: Sheffield Careers Advice

Working in Games City Guides: Sheffield

A big city with the feel of a small town, Sheffield has a booming creative industry, which has been recognised as the best in the North, so this city welcomes talent and innovation. Sheffield also boasts a wealth of culture and arts, including the National Videogame Museum! Relocating anywhere is a big decision, with a lot of factors to consider. So, to help you out, below you’ll find some cultural and practical aspects to consider when thinking of relocating to Sheffield.

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Absolutely Games

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Hazelight

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WaveXR

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Dephion

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Plarium

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FundamentalVR

Daniel is without a doubt the best recruiter that I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. He was consistently attentive, informative and I truly felt that I had the very best representation as a candidate. He’s personable, professional and has expert knowledge of the Gaming Industry. I highly …
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Humanoid Studios

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Alberto Florea, Senior 3D Environment Artist
Playfusion

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