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Industry News - Gaming
For many of us, work is a major part of our lives. It's where we spend most of our time, how we generate our income and often where we make our friends. Having a fulfilling job can be good for your mental health and general wellbeing.
Industry News - Gaming
Skillsearch caught up with Harvey Newman, Senior Animator at EA DICE, to hear his thoughts on how to not only survive but thrive in what can be a very competitive industry.
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We spoke to a few of the Indie teams (and the odd lone wolf) that took their new and in-development games to EGX 2019, to find out what they learned exhibiting as an Indie at EGX
Industry News - Gaming
Finally looks like summer is on its way, and what better way to celebrate the glorious weather than to sit inside, draw the curtains, and play some awesome new video games! Here’s my pick for May…
Industry News - Gaming
Monday 22nd April marks Earth Day 2019, which gives us a chance to reflect on the status of the environment and our treatment of it.
Industry News - Gaming
With Easter just around the corner, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the humble (or sometimes not so) Easter egg… No, not of the chocolate variety, we’re talking digital Easter eggs!
Industry News
Our Animator and VFX Artist Consultant Sanson's monthly review of the games releases he's most excited about this month!
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February saw Brighton's first-ever student Gay(M) Jam, to co-inside with LGBTQ+ History month. We spoke to the driving force behind it, Second-year Computer Science Games Student, Marc Walker about why Inclusivity in Games in so important.
Industry News
Conferences don't come much bigger than GDC, so we've collated the best tips from the Twittersphere to help you make sure you get the best out of it.
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If you work (or want to work) in the Games Industry here's our guide to the conferences you can't miss in 2020!
Industry News - Gaming
It's International Women's Day and the game studios are out in force celebrating their women! Here's a roundup of all the activity...
Company News
Looking for a new challenge in Recruitment? No cold calling required!
Industry News - Gaming
International Women’s Day is celebrated on Friday 8th March, so we spoke to some wonderful women in games to find out what inspires them.
Industry News - Gaming
Sanson's monthly review of the games releases we're all most excited about this month!
Industry News - Gaming
How to decide which conferences to attend to maximise any level of budget or time that you are working with!
Careers Advice
Talking money can always be a bit awkward, but when you utilise your Recruitment Consultant's experience and skills effectively you can secure the best possible deal, without having to do any of the tricky negotiating yourself. Here's how...
Industry News - Gaming
A huge majority of people think it will be harder for UK companies to hire after Brexit, but what's the truth and how can we prepare?
Industry News - Gaming
Games Recruiters' monthly review, featuring the titles we’re most excited about each month!
Industry News - Gaming
Since its conception, VR has had its up and downs. As we enter 2019 we take a look at how, and if, it's set to impact the future of not just gaming but other industries too.
General News
We've all been waiting for it, and the first big GDPR fine is here...
Industry News
Have a bit of fun this Blue Monday with our Games Brains Quiz
Careers Advice
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.
Industry News - Gaming
Our Games team tell us what they're hoping to scoop up on Black Friday.
Careers Advice
Recruitment can be stressful, there's no denying it but following our top tips can certainly help alleviate some of the pressure.
Company News
We've featured in this month's PhotoShop User magazine, showing the design and implementation of our new website!
Careers Advice
Worried about being the only girl? Don’t be!
Careers Advice
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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A day of fun in the sun with Pyxel being a camera hog and making lots of new friends!
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Key takeaways from the 2018 Blockchain Expo in London
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
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
I have worked with Skillsearch for the duration of my project on a number of recruitment opportunities. Skillsearch offer a professional and collaborative service providing a quick turn around with quality resource. When defining a resource requirement, Skillsearch worked with me to ensure they u …
Stuart Entwistle, Global Payroll Project Manager
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
When we need extra resources, Skillsearch is always one of our first ports of call – Giles has a very good understanding of our industry and can always find the perfect candidate for our needs.
Marina Burton, Plug-In Media
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
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
Skillsearch work in a very unique way compared to many recruitment companies in the industry. They take the time to understand the candidates and through this have developed a strong network, certainly everyone I have worked with speaks of them very highly. They have put me forward for roles only …
Senior Cognos Consultant
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
