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Calling all final year female students looking to get into Games... To celebrate International Women's Day 2020 we're offering a CV & Portfolio review service throughout the month of March!
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If you're a games graduate in need of a bit of help with the next steps for getting your first job in games, we've got your back!! Here we share some of the top resources to help you Get Into Games!
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Getting your CV right in a creative industry can be a challenge. Balancing creativity with professionalism can be a fine line, as well as trying to please the HR teams and the hiring manager. Here are our tips on how to write a CV that will get you noticed in the games industry.
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If you want a job in games but don't know where to start, consider taking a look at some of the less obvious roles... Analytics? Marketing? HR? Here's our pick of the best alternative games jobs out there!
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As a recruitment agency in the Games industry, studios use us when they’re looking for someone with a very specific set of skills. Recruiters also can be useful for graduates in various ways. Read on for our tips on when and how to use a recruiter...
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When applying for studios as an animator, the first thing prospective employers are going to look at is your animation reel. Here's our top tips for making yours the best it can be to impress the top studios.
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If you’re a graduate looking to break into the games industry one of the most effective ways you can get your foot in the door is through networking – It’s not just what you know, but who you know! Keep reading for our top five ways to get networking...
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What are the difficulties of Technical Art jobs? We find out from Tech Artists across the games industry about the challenges they face.
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Now that we’ve finally left the EU, many Europeans are unsure about applying to UK positions due to changing laws and regulations. If you feel in the dark about whether applying to a UK role as a European citizen is still a good option for you, keep reading for all the visa info you need!
“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 …”
Keith Lea, Art Outsourcing Manager
Humanoid Studios
“We've loved having Jane work with us at Playmint! She is experienced, helpful and has a great network. She went to great lengths to understand what's interesting about the work we do and articulate that to candidates. We're definitely keen to work with her again in future!”
Luke Gibson, COO
Playmint
“I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional work provided by Skillsearch in the hiring process for my current role as an ERP Implementation Consultant. As someone who came from a finance background with no prior experience in tech consulting, I was hesitant to apply for the position. Howev …”
Rachelle Banaria
De Novo Solutions
“I have worked with Giles for several years and have found him to be an outstanding recruiter, both in terms of the quality of candidates he provides and the professional way he conducts business. Skillsearch have been invaluable in growing our company and will continue to be my first choice when …”
Vicky Smalley, CTO
FundamentalVR
“The team at Skillsearch always link us up with the best people. When time is of the essence their process and procedures allow for tight turnarounds whether we’re in need of CVs or even to get people on site ASAP.”
Guy De Rosa, Head of Talent
Studio Gobo & Electric Square
“Skillsearch are the best agency we are partnering with! Their support was invaluable to help PUBG hire several key and tricky positions, and in that time they’ve been responsible for 41 quality placements. It’s a pleasure working with them and I’d happily recommend them as a recruitment partner f …”
Demmy Dumlu, HR Manager
PUBG
“After over 2 decades of career in video games it has been rare the occasion when someone in the talent acquisition business has helped me find my way into new and exciting challenges. Jake is a remarkable example of professionality, transparency and dedication. I truly thank him for how smooth th …”
Raul Ovejero Saiz, Art Director
Avalanche Studios
“Joe has done an absolutely bang-up job of helping us place candidates for some very niche, hard-to-fill roles. The team members he's helped us onboard have not only been excellent fits for the department but came into the interviews with laser-clear expectations of the work, the role, and the com …”
Nicholas Day, VP Creative
Plarium
“Joe is a terrific recruiter! I felt he understood what was important to me, and didn't beat around the bush. Joe's matchmaking magic had a big part in finding me my new role quickly, and I couldn't be happier with the new team I'm part of.Later on, when Joe was recruiting for our growing team, th …”
Benoit Bouchez, Senior Marketing Manager
PUBG
“I have had the pleasure of dealing with Skillsearch both from the candidate and client perspective. As a candidate they really got to know me, my skills and career aspirations in great detail. From start to finish they always kept me in the loop with interviews and always thoroughly briefed me on …”
Ainsley Greenidge, Senior Talent Manager
Gram Games