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Games Industry Guide To... Should I Move Jobs?
The Games Industry Guide delves into the key questions YOU working in the games industry want to know. This time we answer "Could I be earning more if I moved jobs right now?"
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The Games Industry Guide delves into the key questions YOU working in the games industry want to know. This time we answer "Could I be earning more if I moved jobs right now?"
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Before you even start looking at new jobs, you need to get your CV fit and ready to face the world. Follow our CV top tips for doing the basics brilliantly and get more Interviews.
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Recruitment can be stressful, there's no denying it but following our top tips can certainly help alleviate some of the pressure.
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Worried about being the only girl? Don’t be!
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The way we talk to our staff during employment can have a huge effect on their work life and your company. Giles, our Games & Interactive Manager, looks at how the Stay Interview can change everything.
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Skillsearch are at GDC 2018, and we're bringing along a couple of things you'll definitely want to hear about! Take a look at why you should find us
Want to know why you should work at Skillsearch? Here's our director with all the information you need!
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Are we dismissing remote work out of hand without really weighing up the positives and the negatives? Or is this genuinely an inconceivable option for the vast majority of studios?
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If you don't ask yourself this question on a fairly regular basis, chances are it's a lot.
“I will never be able to praise Skillsearch enough because they really care about finding you the next step of your career, not just the next job.Katie is always available, kind, energetic and funny. It's always a pleasure to speak to her. When there is something on my side that doesn't click Kati …”
Eugenio Dei Giudici, Lead Developer
Dephion
“Through the recruitment process, Jack was extremely helpful and supportive, always keeping me in the loop or making himself available when needed. He has extensive knowledge of the gaming industry landscape, which I found very useful in understanding if I was getting a good offer or not. Overall, …”
Solal Le Gall, Product Manager
Jagex
“It was so great to get a chance to work with Giles to find the right opportunity for me and my career. He really wants to find the best people for the best roles and his passion for his work shows in the determination he has to find the right fit. I highly recommend his services if you are either …”
Mac Cauley, Gameplay Engineer
WaveXR
“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 …”
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“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
“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
“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
“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
“Eleanor has a dedication that is rarely seen in talent acquisition industry, the communication and dedication from her side were at the next level, always being available and making time for clarifications that arise when starting discussions with a new company. Thank you, Eleanor!”
Alberto Florea, Senior 3D Environment Artist
Playfusion
“Over the last 12 months Skillsearch have been exceptional in their support helping us to hire several key and tricky positions across the disciplines at Jagex. The team constantly goes above and beyond to ensure the calibre of the individuals they provide is excellent, relevant and a great fit fo …”
Peter Lovell, Director of Talent Acquisition
Jagex