
What computer games should girls be playing?
When Katie got her new PS4 she set out on a journey to discover what games were getting other gamer girls excited and why.
When Katie got her new PS4 she set out on a journey to discover what games were getting other gamer girls excited and why.
We spoke to people who have started remote roles in the games industry over the past year to find out what studios can do to support people when they’re starting a new job remotely.
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.
With April 6th fast approaching it's the perfect time to refresh your memory about the IR35 rules soon to come into play...
We're celebrating International Women's Day with a look at some of the top games around with female protagonists!
Thinking about relocating for your next job in Games? Here's our guide to what to consider ahead of making that step.
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.
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Info for all Artists in the games industry to find out about what's going on with salaries across disciplines, company size, location and much much more!
Keep up to date with events being set up, postponed or cancelled across the games industry to help you stay involved with our wonderful communities!
If you’re job hunting right now, you'll need to be ready for video interviews. Here's our tips on how to nail them.
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!
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!
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.
Happy International Woman’s Day! This year to celebrate IWD, and the start of a new decade, we decided to ask some women working in games to take part in our very special Ten-Year Challenge!
Despite the fact it’s 2020 and Gender Equality has been on the agender for several years now, our 2020 Salary and Satisfaction survey shows the games & interactive industry is still guilty of a rather sizeable pay gap!
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!
It's March already?! February was a busy one, but this month is looking just as exciting! Check out what's in store...
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.
What are the difficulties of Technical Art jobs? We find out from Tech Artists across the games industry about the challenges they face.
Sanson tells us his top 5 most anticipated games set to release in February!
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
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
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
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
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
Skillsearch has been a great help in finding and securing my position at GTI. They were brilliant for advice and that meant the whole application and interview process went very smoothly for me, and ultimately ended with me getting the job.
Toby New, Developer | GTI
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
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
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 team recently helped me find the perfect role in central Brighton. Whilst working with him I was highly impressed with his knowledge of the industry, diligence and professionalism. A cut above many other recruiters I've worked with; every step of the way he showed an impeccable unde …
Pete Gunter, Senior Developer | Mediatonic