Breaking Into the Gaming Industry | Matt Hearnden

Hiring Behind The Scenes: Insider's View on Job Searching

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:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthearnden/
• Website: https://howtogetanewjob.beehiiv.com/

Connect with Dave:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfano

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