In the fast-paced and dynamic world of the gaming industry, where innovation is the heartbeat and technological advancements are the norm, finding the right talent to fuel this creative engine can be a daunting task.
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In today’s rapidly evolving job market, discussing compensation during an interview can be a delicate yet crucial aspect of the hiring process, particularly in the dynamic and competitive gaming industry.
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Have an open role for a mid-to-senior-level gaming professional? Learn what to include in the job description to make your studio stand out.
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Virtual reality (VR) technology places users in entirely new worlds with the help of a headset. VR has rewired gaming development and has the potential to transform industries as diverse as healthcare, sports, retail, education, entertainment, aerospace, automotive, real estate, military defense, manufacturing and more.
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Since video games debuted, women have played an integral part in the growth of the industry. Whether as developers, programmers, writers, voice actors, designers or in any other professional role related to gaming, women have played an essential role in creating some of the most popular gaming titles in the world.
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In the competitive gaming industry, one way to attract the attention of hiring managers is by presenting a strong game design portfolio. A gaming portfolio goes beyond the experience you list in a resume or skills you highlight in a cover letter. It presents proof of your talent and gives hiring managers the opportunity to evaluate real projects you’ve worked on.
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We were thrilled to attend the Game Developers Conference in March, and be invited to present. Iris Moon and Cami Smith spoke on a panel “Tips From the Trenches: How To Help Recruiters and Hiring Managers Get You In The Door” alongside other industry veterans from multiple different studios. Niccole Minka, former GGLocators teammate was the moderator. It was an incredible week both on and off stage, and we’ve grown as a team from the experience. We wanted to highlight a few of our favorite and more memorable takeaways from this incredible experience.
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As the gaming industry is growing exponentially and the average turnover rate for gaming professionals is 2 to 5 years, gaming companies may have roles to fill now and likely in the future. When you want to hire talent in gaming, there’s a lot of competition. In-demand, highly skilled candidates may receive multiple offers when
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Video game employment has been steadily growing since 2014. That means there’s more competition for hiring top talent, especially at the senior level. According to IBISWorld, there will be nearly 300,000 video game employees in the U.S. in 2022, a 9% year-over-year growth rate. Employment has increased an average of 7.4% each year for the
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