David Ventura (Creative Director / CEO, Ichigoichie)
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 10:40 am - 11:10 am
Track:
Career Path, Building Connections
Format:
Session
Vault Recording: Video
Getting hired is tough! Hiring is tough! The global pandemic and rise of AI has thrown even more roadblocks into the process of helping companies acquire new talent. There are lots of ways for your budding job application to die on the vine, and almost all of them are about communication. In this talk, a 15-year recruiting veteran follows up on their GDC 2024 talk, revisiting some the key steps on your journey to getting employed, and adding some new tactics to make a personal connection and avoid being stonewalled by an AI filter.
The talk provides examples taken from hundreds of anonymized job applications and conversations had with other recruiters, providing insight to how applications are received and opinions formed. New topics covered include professional networking, changing industries/disciplines, and handling successive interviews.
Takeaway
Attendees gain insight into how their application materials and interviews are received, along with a set of techniques to provide value in the hiring relationship. Communication as a skill in particular is examined, drawing from exercises in empathy and negotiation to help develop the ability of self-representation.
Intended Audience
The intended audience is developers looking to land a job in the industry and build a solid foundation in their next employment. The advice is inclined to first and second job seekers, but can be useful for anyone who is looking to diversify their career options through improved communication.