Location: Ryder 205. Space is limited! Register to get in. Gather to watch this virtual talk together: 15-year recruiting veteran David Ventura (Ichigoichie) 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.
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.Students who cannot come to this location may also consider registering for the GDC Showcase at a cost of $49 and watching in a more convenient location. https://showcase.gdconf.com/
