Breaking Into the Gaming Industry | Matt Hearnden
12/19/23 • 51 min
Love video games? Interested in working in the gaming industry? This is the episode for you.
Join us as we hear from Matt Hearnden, a UK-based senior recruiter, working for Activision Blizzard King—a company that's produced beloved games like Candy Crush Saga, Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and more.
But how do you break into an industry that seems to require experience first??
Matt showcases how to showcase your skills, networking, and present relevant competencies and experiences to help you succeed in the gaming industry. Tune in to hear more about:
- Getting hired in the gaming world: reading beyond interests and focusing on skillset
- How social media affects hiring decisions
- Analyzing the content on your CV: Why each section has a purpose
- Does your LinkedIn profile picture matter?!
Follow along as we go behind the scenes to talk about all the ins and outs of the hiring process. We’ll peel back the curtain to demystify the rumors around ATS, the application process, how resumes are evaluated, and all things job search.
Connect with Matt:
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfano
About Teal:
Teal is an all-in-one job search platform that provides job seekers with an integrated AI Resume Builder, Job Application Tracker, Contact Management, and many more tools to run an effective job search. Over 200,000+ people have trusted Teal to land their next job. Install their Chrome extension and learn more about their Job Tracker, AI Resume Builder, and LinkedIn Optimization tools at www.tealhq.com.
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tealhq
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teal_hq
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Love video games? Interested in working in the gaming industry? This is the episode for you.
Join us as we hear from Matt Hearnden, a UK-based senior recruiter, working for Activision Blizzard King—a company that's produced beloved games like Candy Crush Saga, Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and more.
But how do you break into an industry that seems to require experience first??
Matt showcases how to showcase your skills, networking, and present relevant competencies and experiences to help you succeed in the gaming industry. Tune in to hear more about:
- Getting hired in the gaming world: reading beyond interests and focusing on skillset
- How social media affects hiring decisions
- Analyzing the content on your CV: Why each section has a purpose
- Does your LinkedIn profile picture matter?!
Follow along as we go behind the scenes to talk about all the ins and outs of the hiring process. We’ll peel back the curtain to demystify the rumors around ATS, the application process, how resumes are evaluated, and all things job search.
Connect with Matt:
Connect with Dave:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfano
About Teal:
Teal is an all-in-one job search platform that provides job seekers with an integrated AI Resume Builder, Job Application Tracker, Contact Management, and many more tools to run an effective job search. Over 200,000+ people have trusted Teal to land their next job. Install their Chrome extension and learn more about their Job Tracker, AI Resume Builder, and LinkedIn Optimization tools at www.tealhq.com.
Follow Teal on social media:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tealhq
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teal_hq
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teal_hq
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teal_hq/
- X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/teal_hq
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Follow along as we go behind the scenes to talk about all the ins and outs of the hiring process. We’ll peel back the curtain to demystify the rumors around ATS, the application process, how resumes are evaluated, and all things job search.
Connect with Rachel:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelgogel/
- Website: https://www.rachelgogel.com/
Connect with Dave:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfano
About Teal:
Teal is an all-in-one job search platform that provides job seekers with an integrated AI Resume Builder, Job Application Tracker, Contact Management, and many more tools to run an effective job search. Over 200,000+ people have trusted Teal to land their next job. Install their Chrome extension and learn more about their Job Tracker, AI Resume Builder, and LinkedIn Optimization tools at www.tealhq.com.
Follow Teal on social media:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tealhq
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teal_hq
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teal_hq
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teal_hq/
- X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/teal_hq
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What does the 'human' in Human Resources really mean? Are they truly for the people or for the company?
This week's podcast guest is Laurie Ruettimann, a distinguished author and consultant with over two decades of HR experience under her belt. Join us as she shares her career journey, her leap into the world of writing, and diving deep into the intricate dance between employee advocacy and company goals. Discover her strategies for success and why taking personal responsibility at work is key.
No matter where you are in your career, this episode is a goldmine of valuable wisdom.
Tune in to learn more about:
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- Power dynamics in the workplace
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Follow along as we go behind the scenes to talk about all the ins and outs of the hiring process. We’ll peel back the curtain to demystify the rumors around ATS, the application process, how resumes are evaluated, and all things job search.
Connect with Laurie:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieruettimann/
- Website: https://laurieruettimann.com/
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- Punk Rock HR Podcast: https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/
Connect with Dave:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfano
About Teal:
Teal is an all-in-one job search platform that provides job seekers with an integrated AI Resume Builder, Job Application Tracker, Contact Management, and many more tools to run an effective job search. Over 200,000+ people have trusted Teal to land their next job. Install their Chrome extension and learn more about their Job Tracker, AI Resume Builder, and LinkedIn Optimization tools at www.tealhq.com.
Follow Teal on social media:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tealhq
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teal_hq
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teal_hq
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teal_hq/
- X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/teal_hq
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