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Weekly career strategies for gaming professionals — resume, LinkedIn, networking, interview prep, and the inside view from an ex-Riot hiring manager.
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UGC Platforms Are Creating New Game Dev Careers (Here's How to Get In)
Roblox, Fortnite Creative, and UGC platforms are creating jobs that didn't exist 3 years ago. How to position yourself for this growing space.
The Skill That Separates Good Game Designers From Great Ones (It's Writing)
The best game designers aren't just creative. They write clearly. Here's why writing is the underrated career skill in game development.
Perfectionism Is Killing Your Game Dev Career (How to Ship and Move On)
Waiting for the perfect portfolio, the perfect moment, the perfect project. Perfectionism is the career killer nobody talks about in gaming.
Why LinkedIn Beats ArtStation for Getting Hired in Gaming
ArtStation shows your art. LinkedIn gets you hired. Why gaming professionals should build their portfolio where hiring managers actually look.
Work-Life Balance in Game Development: What Studios Won't Tell You
Game studios offer benefits they hope you won't use. An industry veteran explains how to protect your time without killing your career.
How to Network in the Gaming Industry (Stop Fishing, Start Hunting)
Random LinkedIn requests won't get you hired in gaming. An ex-Riot hiring manager shares the proactive networking strategy that works.
From Imposter Syndrome to Coaching: Why I Left Riot Games to Help Gaming Professionals
I went from drowning in imposter syndrome at Riot Games to coaching nearly 100 gaming professionals. Here's what changed and why I do this work.
What Stardew Valley's Creator Can Teach You About Breaking Into Gaming
Eric Barone couldn't get hired in gaming. So he built Stardew Valley solo. His story holds a career lesson most game developers miss.
How a Literature Major Became an Executive Producer at Riot Games
Joe Tung went from English Literature to leading League of Legends. His career path holds lessons for anyone trying to break into gaming.
Why Feedback in the Gaming Industry Doesn't Work (And How to Fix It)
Discover why traditional feedback approaches fail gaming teams and learn the proven formula for feedback that actually drives growth with Chris Tran.
Three Red Flags That Signal You're Heading for a Layoff
Can't explain your value? Boss doesn't know your work? AI replacing your role? Three red flags that signal layoff danger.
AI and Gaming Jobs: Stop Competing With Tools, Start Owning Problems
Understand the three waves of AI adoption and the 90-day plan to stay ahead of automation. For game industry professionals.
How to Actually Get Referrals in the Gaming Industry (Timing Is Everything)
The framework for getting referrals that actually work. Timing and genuine connection beat cold asks every time.
The Interview Mistake Smart Candidates Keep Making (And How to Fix It)
Why smart candidates aren't getting offers. Learn the interview framing mistake everyone makes and how to fix it.
Layoffs Aren't Random. Here's How to Protect Yourself (Inside View From a Hiring Manager)
Insider view on how studios make layoff decisions and 3 strategies to protect yourself before cuts happen.
The LinkedIn Shift That Gets Gaming Recruiters to Message You First
How to get recruiters to message you first on LinkedIn in the gaming industry. 5 steps to go from invisible to undeniable. From an ex-Riot hiring manager.
What "Player Value" Actually Means at Riot Games (And Why It Matters for Your Interview)
Player value is the core of Riot Games' culture. An ex-Riot leader explains what the values mean in practice and how to show you get it in your interview.
How to Network After a Gaming Layoff (Even When Your Confidence Is Shot)
How to start networking after a gaming layoff when your confidence is shot. The 5-a-day system, starter scripts, and mindset shifts that build momentum.
6 Gaming Resume Tips That Get Interviews (15-Minute Fix)
A quick resume fix for game developers that actually works. 6 changes in 15 minutes to go from silence to interviews. From an ex-Riot hiring manager.
The Brutal Truth About Getting Hired at AAA Game Studios
How to get hired at a AAA game studio. Learn the real process from headcount politics to the sponsor round from an ex-Riot hiring manager.