This on-demand training is designed to help early-stage game developers build confidence and position themselves effectively for the job market. You will identify strengths, address skill gaps, and learn to communicate your value with clarity and intent. Through key frameworks, you will gain the insights needed to make informed decisions and stand out to employers.
Stop relying on guesswork, learn how studios make hiring decisions.
This course is built around real game industry insights and recruiter decision-making, so you can navigate your job hunt with clarity instead of guesswork. You’ll gain proven frameworks and the confidence to curate your applications around what studios actually look for, increasing your chances of being shortlisted, interviewed, and hired.
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Built On Industry Insight
"You know, it feels like it's common sense, but yet we see so many cvs and so many portfolios with the same mistakes on them."
- Darren, FOUNDER @ The Gaming ReCRUITER
"There are unrealistic expectations regarding the ease of obtaining roles in a competitive job market, coupled with an inability to accurately demonstrate technical ability or tangible evidence of soft skills during applications"
“ Too many job applications focus on passion for playing games instead of evidence that’s relevant to the role.”
- ROSE, HEAD OF TRAInING @ INtO GAMES
'In gaming, competition is fierce, a well-crafted CV is how you make a lasting impression before the interview even begins”
- Charlotte Pook, Talent Acquisition Manager @ Electric Square & Lively
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Episode 1: Understanding Value In The Workplace
View career decisions through a business lens and explore how business priorities affect scope, roles and hiring in game studios.
Episode 2: Assessing What Employers Want and How You Fit
Break down in-demand industry skills, spot patterns across roles, and assess your strengths and gaps using a personal SWOT to better position yourself for opportunities in games.
Episode 3: Curating A Stand Out CV
Building on your understanding of game studios as businesses, this episode puts you in the recruiter's seat. You'll learn to assess your CV as a tool that communicates first impressions and gain insight into how hiring decisions are made.
Episode 4: Cover Letters Made Simple
Learn how to structure your letter, highlight the right examples, and make a clear, relevant case for why you’re a strong fit,
Episode 5: Building A Game Dev Portfolio That Gets Noticed
The goal of a portfolio is to prove your skills. This episode explores how to thoughtfully select, present, and explain your work to show clear alignment with the role you're targeting. It’s not just about what you include but how you frame it that makes an impression on employers.
Episode 6: Communicating Value In Interviews
This episode introduces a simple framework to structure your answers, along with prep exercises to calm nerves and boost clarity helping employers connect the dots between your experience and their needs in job interviews.
Episode 7: Build Experience Before You’re Hired
Understand what employers look for, and discover ways to build relevant skills and industry-aligned experience to strengthen your application if you don’t yet have much formal experience in games.
Episode 8: Building Industry Connections
Learn how to build trust, reputation, and long-term opportunities through meaningful professional interactions. This episode explores how investing in your network can open doors and strengthen your career path in the games industry.
What's included?
On demand guidance build on expert insight with practical challenges designed for real progress.
8 Bite-Size Episodes
Each lesson is short, focused, and packed with insider insight. All designed to be remote, time-efficient, easy to follow, and simple to apply.
8 Real World Challenges
Every episode includes a practical task that turns learning into action. You’ll build tangible work, skills, and gain experience.
Discussion Forum
Learn alongside others on the same path. Share reflections, ask questions.
Access Industry FAQ
Access real answers from real professionals on the Industry FAQs board.
Guided Self Evaluation
Track your growth and identify your edge. Spot skill gaps, and start confidently communicating your strengths.
Job Hunt Toolkit + Certificate
We’ve included actionable checklists and key notes. You’ll also receive a certificate of participation.
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Looking to get this training for your whole team/school? Contact our team training@intogames.org
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