Game Industry Job Hunt is a podcast with a mission -- to help job seekers in the video games industry level up their "hunt" through interviews with recruiters, coaches, and top industry voices and featuring their tips to optimize their approach and land their next job in gaming faster.
EP13: Forging Your Future w/ Callum Bridgmount-John
In this episode, we chat with Wargaming's Global Head of Early Careers, Callum Bridgmount-John. Callum leads the Early Careers Program (formerly known as Wargaming Forge), which assists job seekers of all stripes. From entry-level internships to online courses designed to level up your knowledge, Wargaming's Early Careers program is something all job seekers should be aware of. Callum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callum-bridgmount-john-b1244485/ Wargaming Forge/Early Careers...
21 Apr 2025
EP12: What I Learned About Recruiting From The Church of Scientology w/ Anna Moss
In this episode, I'm chatting with recruiter extraordinaire Anna Moss. Anna has held a wide range of recruiting and consulting roles in the video game and tech industries over her career. I talk to her about recruiting ethics, how she created her "#AnnaMosity" content, which exposes the "tips and tricks" that some recruiters may use, and maybe most notably, how she went through the recruiting process with The Church of Scientology to see what kinds of things she could learn. Anna...
6 Apr 2025
EP11: Community Voices 2
In this episode of the show, we're hearing from Charlie and Lawrence, two members of our growing community who came on to share their stories with us! Want to share your story on an upcoming episode? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/JxMG7oe7FAWWR7Gv6 Check out http://gameindustryjobhunt.com for more episodes and resources! Follow the show on social! LinkedIn YouTube Connect with Joe on LinkedIn! Joe on LinkedIn Joe's Headshot by Kyle Gaddo
11 Mar 2025
EP10: Hiking in Nepal, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Knowing Your Worth with Chris Tran
In episode 10 of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we're hearing from gaming industry career coach and former Head of SEA Esports at Riot Games, Chris Tran. Not only is Chris full of great advice for every job hunter, but he also has a pretty awesome origin story. The current job market in the games industry can be scary, but scary is all relative. Chris went from the world of advertising to hiking in the mountains of Nepal, getting caught in an earthquake, and just trying to su...
24 Feb 2025
EP9: Insights From a Hiring Manager w/ Hilary Goldstein
In this episode of the show, I'm chatting with Hilary Goldstein to get his insights as someone who's been a hiring manager many times in his career. Not only does he give us some super useful intel on what hiring managers may be looking for, but he also offers some great general tips on networking (and making it count), the importance of asking good questions in an interview yourself (and how to do so creatively), and even a couple of past interview stories. Links Hilary on LinkedIn: https:...
9 Feb 2025
EP8: AI and the Job Hunt
In this episode, I'm flying solo and we're talking about AI and the part it plays in the job hunt. We go over some the challenges AI presents, like ATSs (applicant tracking systems) and the fact that it can make it harder to stand out in the crowd, as well as a few tips to help you use AI to your advantage. Links Huntr: https://huntr.co/ Check out http://gameindustryjobhunt.com for more episodes and resources! Follow the show on social! LinkedIn YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook X Conn...
26 Jan 2025
EP7: Breaking Into the Games Industry: Insights from Entry-Level Job Hunter Conor Ross
In this episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, we dive deep into the challenges and experiences of entry-level job seekers in the gaming industry. I had the pleasure of speaking with Conor Ross, an aspiring community manager, social media manager, and producer who is currently navigating the job market while finishing his degree at Virginia Tech. Conor offers some great insights that will be useful for anyone looking to break into the games industry. LinksThe Conor Collection on YouTu...
12 Jan 2025
EP6: Community Stories
Joe from the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast shares community stories from listeners Kai and Kevin, offering invaluable insights and learnings from their job hunt experiences.
29 Dec 2024
EP5: The Five N's of Job Hunting: Strategies for Success in the Gaming Industry w/ Career Coach Adam Hobbs
In episode 5 of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, I sit down with career coach Adam Hobbs, the CEO of GamingCareers.gg. With over a decade of experience in the gaming and esports industries, Adam shares invaluable insights into optimizing your job search and navigating career transitions.Looking to enhance your job search in the gaming industry? You've come to the right place. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, Adam's insights will help you navigate the comp...
15 Dec 2024
EP4: Building Strong Networks: Christina Drake of Ghost Punch Games Talks Fostering Relationships in the Gaming Industry
Christina Drake of Ghost Punch Games shares actionable insights and personal anecdotes on building strong networks and job hunting strategies in the gaming industry.
1 Dec 2024
EP3: From Business to Gaming: Arman Jivani on Crafting a Dream Career and Mastering Salary Negotiations
Arman Jivani, Senior Games Recruiter at Tencent, shares his unique journey from business to gaming and reveals expert tips on salary negotiations and career pivots in the video games industry.
14 Nov 2024
EP1: Welcome to The Hunt: The Origin Story and The Way Forward with Joe King
In the premiere episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt, Joe briefly introduces the show and shares his personal origin story. Joe got his start in the video games industry in 2014 in an unlikely way when he applied to a Community Manager role at Gearbox Software. After making it through several stages of the interview process, they offered him a community contractor role (great for getting started) and he cut his teeth remotely in that role for a year and a half. In 2016, Gearbox hir...
14 Nov 2024
EP2: Level Up Your Job Hunt: Career Coaching Insights with Dellyn Lee
In this episode of the Game Industry Job Hunt podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dellyn Lee, a career coach and recruiter from Dellyn Digital. With over nine years of experience in HR, Dellyn brings a unique perspective to the job-hunting process, particularly for those in the gaming industry. We started the conversation by discussing Dellyn's innovative approach to career coaching, inspired by the Bartle theory of player types. He explained how he tailors his coaching services...
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YouTube views
364
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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