Question -> How much does visa eligibility actually matter to you? For example, let's say someone applies for a job in Canada but doesn't have a Canadian visa and isn't Canadian. How strongly does that affect whether or not you choose to pursue hiring them?
Lamb, that's a really good question. Maybe to add to it: How much is actually personality vs portfolio? Would you hire someone with an awesome portfolio and a shitty personality or vice versa (as an extreme example of course, but just to get to know what's actually more important..)
Should I include work history on my resume if it has no connection to the game industry? For example, I've worked at a warehouse distribution center and call center for the past few months as well as running a 3d print hub, should I include this on my resume? The only "industry experience" I have is being a co-owner of a…
I don't know a huge deal about the recruitment process so forgive my naivety! I get quite a few emails from recruiters (both in-house and external) and most of the time they are totally inappropriate - for example completely different disciplines or in the US where I clearly don't have a visa to work. It definitely seems…
@DGB Thank you for reaching out and asking me a question, also I am looking forward to your Hunter S. Thompson bust as it is coming along well. In respects to your resume question, my opinion is the following: You should tailor your resume to the company you are applying for, but you should also be truthful to how you have…
@RobeOmega In truth it is all about your talent and your ability to work with a team, hiring managers and I as a recruiter do not worry too much about a degree when it comes to considering candidates for art roles. One of my best industry friends taught himself all he needed to know online and was able to land a job in my…
@UchihaKite Congratulations on your college experience and in your proactive approach to getting your foot in the door! So to answer your questions: 1) I submitted my resume, but now what? Do I call to check the progress or do I just play the waiting game? You now should allow the studio team to evaluate your application…