November 2024 LinkedIn Newsletter
Games Factory Talents | Connecting Passion & Talent
We connect talented Games industry professionals with leading studios from Europe.
Games Job Fair Autumn took place on November 7-8th
The Games Job Fair was again a fantastic showcase of how the gaming industry is evolving and adapting to meet the needs of both job seekers and studios during times of change. This year's event highlighted the importance of bringing people together from all over the world, with an impressive turnout of over 1600 attendees and growing studios.
Leading names like Metacore, Yousician and HypeHype joined to connect with talented individuals, making this a standout event for anyone interested in taking a next step in their career.
One of the features of the fair remains its online accessibility. Hosted on LinkedIn Live and supported by our highly active Discord community, the event allowed job seekers from various locations and backgrounds to participate without barriers.
Attendees could review job openings, talk directly to studio representatives, and network with fellow participants in dedicated channels. This approach gave attendees unique, real-time ways to interact with companies and peers, which is especially valuable for remote and international talent.
If you missed the live event, you can rewatch the stream through this link or view the individual talks on our
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The virtual sessions empowered attendees with essential industry insights:Game Industry Insights:
Dmitriy Byshonkov shared data on the latest gaming trends in The Gaming Industry in Numbers 2024.
Portfolio Mastery: Jarno Tiainen and Joe Burridge provided tips on building standout portfolios.
Path to Monetizing Games: Igor Gurenyov ?? DevGAMM Lisbon discussed how to turn game creation into a sustainable career.
Producer Roles Demystified: Maria Maunula and Oleg Paliy explored the difference between producers and project managers in a fireside chat.
Creative Portfolio Reviews: Kshiraj Telang, Olga Netsvetnaia, Alexander Preuss and Ivan Lugovoy offered feedback on portfolios.
From Brainstorm to Build: Turning Ideas into Games: Mladen Levnaic discussed how to transform creative ideas into games.
Yousician?Company Presentation: Lis Balaj provided insights into the company’s culture and opportunities, with a live Q&A for attendees.
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Onsite sessions focused on the Finnish job market and career development.
City Support for Professionals: Laura Hakola and Salli Kolehmainen (City of Helsinki) highlighted resources for international talent.
Understanding Legal Changes: Milla Pennanen (Game Makers of Finland) discussed new laws affecting international professionals.
Rock Your Profile: Kirsti Sipil? shared expert tips on optimizing LinkedIn profile for career growth.
Breaking into Game Design: Niina Hautala and Artyom Volkov gave practical advice on getting into game design and building strong portfolios.
Over 60 CVs & Portfolio were reviewed during one-on-one session with Petteri Tuomimaa, Nora Puhakainen, Nick Sweetman , Ivan Lugovoy
Missed the event? Follow our Youtube channel for the session recordings (coming soon).
The online part of the event recording you can view below ??
We hosted Career Area at HIT Games conference in Berlin
The Career Area at the HIT Games Conference in Berlin on October 24-25th served as a platform for gaming industry professionals to network, connect with hiring studios, and explore career opportunities.
Key features included our matchmaking tool, which facilitates job seekers in finding roles, expressing interest, and scheduling career advice sessions. This initiative also supported individuals affected by industry layoffs across Europe offering a heavy discounted ticket and a CV / LinkedIn review session (one-on-one).
Studios like InnoGames, BAD Spiele, Gimica and Devoted Studios were participating, offering multiple roles across Europe.
During the HIT Games Conference in Berlin Oleg Paliy hosted a Panel to talk about the topic of Recruiting & Retaining Talent while the industry is transforming so rapidly.
During the panel at HIT Games Conference, we discussed topics of talent management, from hiring strategies to fostering long-term retention.?
Here is the recording of the panel.
Heads up: Careers Zone at Pocket Gamer Connects London
Last September we hosted Careers Zone at Pocket Gamers Connects Helsinki where we gathered 103 talented candidates, 10 onsite interviews, done 59 matches, 11 CV/LinkedIn one-on-one reviews onsite.
If you are looking for your next career opportunity and would like to be matched to the new opportunities during the upcoming Pocket Gamer Connects London conference or any other match making events we host please take a moment and submit your profile via our TALENT BOARD
This way we will have your job seeker profile with skills and specialities and will contact you when a matching opportunity becomes available. Submit your profile today!
How To Succeed In Gaming Industry Quality Assurance
We all hate bugs on apps and websites, don’t we? In mobile gaming, nothing puts the trigger for uninstalling faster than a nasty flaw in the game. This makes Quality Assurance – or QA for short – under a lot of pressure – they are expected to find all the bugs that might have creeped into the game. Testing games is both interesting and very difficult, which makes the role of a QA rewarding. In his presentation, Henry Lunabba , QA Lead at Metacore, goes through why testing games is so difficult and what are the traits a QA needs to stay afloat and succeed
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