Seattle Game Job conference
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We've recently heard news about game industry layoffs (EA LA, Sammy Studios, etc...) but a larger number of companies are very actively recruiting and hiring. Microsoft alone has 125 game development positions open. Surreal Software and Mobliss are also looking for new talent. These companies and others are recruiting in force in Seattle, Washington on February 12 at the Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference and Resume Workshop - http://www.gameconferences.com/seattle
Professionals and students interested in a job in the video game industry - or who are already in the industry and looking for a new position - are encouraged to attend February 12, 2005 at the Shoreline Center in Seattle Washington. Attendees should bring plenty of resumes and demo reels. This is an exclusive opportunity to gain quality 1-on-1 time with game developer and publisher hiring managers and industry insiders.
The full press release is below.
Cynthia
12 GAME COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE IN FEBRUARY 12th SEATTLE GAME JOB CONFERENCE AND RESUME WORKSHOP
Quality 1-on-1 time with video game developer and publisher hiring managers
February 1, 2005 - 12 game companies are participating in the Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference and Resume Workshop taking place in the Seattle suburb of Shoreline, Washington on February 12, 2005 at the Shoreline Center. Speaker include individuals from Mobliss, Surreal, Microsoft, Microsoft Xbox, DigiPen (USA) Corporation, Monolith Productions, Sprout Games, Sony Online Entertainment, TKO Software, Gas Powered Games, Oberon-Media, Zango Games and Valve Software.
Microsoft alone has 125 game development positions open. Surreal Software and Mobliss also looking for new talent. These companies and others are recruiting in force in Seattle on February 12th. Professionals and students interested in a job in the video game industry - or who are already in the industry and looking for a new position - are encouraged to attend the "Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference and Resume Workshop" February 12, 2005 at the Shoreline Center in Seattle Washington where these and other game companies are actively recruiting. Attendees should bring plenty of resumes and demo reels. This is an exclusive opportunity to network with hiring managers and industry insiders.
The response from developers and publishers has been fantastic," said Christopher Sherman, Executive Director of the Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference. "This is an exclusive opportunity to gain quality 1-on-1 time with hiring managers and industry insiders. Companies are excited to take a look at new talent and engage with job seekers.
In addition to speaking with hiring managers, attendees will also be able to talk to industry insiders and leading recruiter mary-margaret.com. Also, attendees will be able to participate in the resume workship and the Demo Reel Showcase, where they can bring their laptops to showcase their demo reels to companies for direct feedback and job opportunities.
Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference February 12 - Agenda
8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Networking
9:00am 3:00pm Networking
Conference Sessions -
9:00am - 9:45am Industry Overview
10:00am - 10:45am Getting in at the Ground Floor
11:00am - 12:00pm Applying Transferable Skill Sets
1:30pm - 3:00pm Resume Workshop
The cost is $45 in advance or $60 at the door. The event takes place at the Shoreline Center in Shoreline, Seattle. Registration is available online at http://www.GameConferences.com/seattle/
About The Game Initiative
The Game Initiative is a leading producer of conferences and events for professionals in the computer and video game industry. The Initiative is chartered with the growth of the industry through events, public awareness, information and supporting programs and serves the needs of companies and people involved in producing interactive entertainment software and hardware for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers and the Internet. Game Initiative events include the Austin Game Conference (October 27-28, 2005), the Womens Game Conference (Octoboer 26-27, 2005) and the How to Break into the Game Industry national conference series. More information about the Game Initiative can be found at http://www.GameConferences.com
For more information:
Cynthia Freese
512-658-4743
Cynthia@GameConference.com
To unsubscribe send a blank email to unsub-thlvjlzxhebukjkzv@austinxl-mail.com or write to CustomerService, Box 202885, Austin, TX 78720
Professionals and students interested in a job in the video game industry - or who are already in the industry and looking for a new position - are encouraged to attend February 12, 2005 at the Shoreline Center in Seattle Washington. Attendees should bring plenty of resumes and demo reels. This is an exclusive opportunity to gain quality 1-on-1 time with game developer and publisher hiring managers and industry insiders.
The full press release is below.
Cynthia
12 GAME COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE IN FEBRUARY 12th SEATTLE GAME JOB CONFERENCE AND RESUME WORKSHOP
Quality 1-on-1 time with video game developer and publisher hiring managers
February 1, 2005 - 12 game companies are participating in the Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference and Resume Workshop taking place in the Seattle suburb of Shoreline, Washington on February 12, 2005 at the Shoreline Center. Speaker include individuals from Mobliss, Surreal, Microsoft, Microsoft Xbox, DigiPen (USA) Corporation, Monolith Productions, Sprout Games, Sony Online Entertainment, TKO Software, Gas Powered Games, Oberon-Media, Zango Games and Valve Software.
Microsoft alone has 125 game development positions open. Surreal Software and Mobliss also looking for new talent. These companies and others are recruiting in force in Seattle on February 12th. Professionals and students interested in a job in the video game industry - or who are already in the industry and looking for a new position - are encouraged to attend the "Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference and Resume Workshop" February 12, 2005 at the Shoreline Center in Seattle Washington where these and other game companies are actively recruiting. Attendees should bring plenty of resumes and demo reels. This is an exclusive opportunity to network with hiring managers and industry insiders.
The response from developers and publishers has been fantastic," said Christopher Sherman, Executive Director of the Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference. "This is an exclusive opportunity to gain quality 1-on-1 time with hiring managers and industry insiders. Companies are excited to take a look at new talent and engage with job seekers.
In addition to speaking with hiring managers, attendees will also be able to talk to industry insiders and leading recruiter mary-margaret.com. Also, attendees will be able to participate in the resume workship and the Demo Reel Showcase, where they can bring their laptops to showcase their demo reels to companies for direct feedback and job opportunities.
Seattle Video Game Industry Job Conference February 12 - Agenda
8:30am - 9:00am Registration and Networking
9:00am 3:00pm Networking
Conference Sessions -
9:00am - 9:45am Industry Overview
10:00am - 10:45am Getting in at the Ground Floor
11:00am - 12:00pm Applying Transferable Skill Sets
1:30pm - 3:00pm Resume Workshop
The cost is $45 in advance or $60 at the door. The event takes place at the Shoreline Center in Shoreline, Seattle. Registration is available online at http://www.GameConferences.com/seattle/
About The Game Initiative
The Game Initiative is a leading producer of conferences and events for professionals in the computer and video game industry. The Initiative is chartered with the growth of the industry through events, public awareness, information and supporting programs and serves the needs of companies and people involved in producing interactive entertainment software and hardware for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers and the Internet. Game Initiative events include the Austin Game Conference (October 27-28, 2005), the Womens Game Conference (Octoboer 26-27, 2005) and the How to Break into the Game Industry national conference series. More information about the Game Initiative can be found at http://www.GameConferences.com
For more information:
Cynthia Freese
512-658-4743
Cynthia@GameConference.com
To unsubscribe send a blank email to unsub-thlvjlzxhebukjkzv@austinxl-mail.com or write to CustomerService, Box 202885, Austin, TX 78720