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Weekly career strategies for gaming professionals — resume, LinkedIn, networking, interview prep, and the inside view from an ex-Riot hiring manager.
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How a Gaming Career Coach Actually Helps You (No Fluff, No BS)
What does a gaming career coach do? Real client stories, ROI breakdown, and how to spot a legit coach vs a scam. From an ex-Riot Games hiring manager.
State of the Gaming Industry in 2026: What It Means for Your Career
Record gaming revenue, mass layoffs. A Riot Games veteran breaks down 5 forces reshaping gaming careers in 2026 and what you need to do to protect yours.
How I Became a Riot Games Boss With No Gaming Experience
The Riot Games career path with no gaming experience. How I closed the credibility gap and survived 13 interviews to become a country manager.
How to Play the Promotion Game at a Game Studio (Even If You Hate Office Politics)
Game studio promotion tactics from an ex-Riot Games manager. Why hard work alone fails, the exact script to use, and how office politics really work.
What to Remove From Your Gaming Resume (Before It Kills Your Chances)
Game developer resume mistakes that kill your chances. An ex-Riot Games hiring manager shows what to cut from your resume to finally get interviews.
The Brutal Truth About EA's $55B Buyout and What It Means for Gaming Careers
The EA buyout's impact on gaming industry careers. The math behind layoffs, the AI twist, and what to do right now to protect yourself.
I'm Concerned About the Future of Careers in Gaming
The future of gaming careers looks rough. Layoffs, AI, and short job cycles are reshaping everything. A Riot Games veteran on what you can control.
How I Grew to 22,496 LinkedIn Followers in the Gaming Industry
How to grow LinkedIn followers in the gaming industry. The exact system, daily habits, and content strategy that built 22,496 followers from scratch.
How to Actually Use ChatGPT to Fix Your Gaming Resume (Without Sounding Like a Robot)
How to use ChatGPT to fix a game developer resume without sounding generic. The step-by-step system from an ex-Riot Games hiring manager.
You're Sabotaging Your Own Job Search (And You Don't Even Know It)
Break free from the negativity spiral that's sabotaging your gaming industry job search. Mindset shift required.
Five LinkedIn Strategies Gaming Recruiters Actually Use to Find You
5 LinkedIn strategies gaming recruiters use to find candidates. Make yourself findable and get recruited.
Networking in Gaming Is Intelligence Gathering, Not Validation Hunting
Learn the networking questions that actually uncover hiring decisions. Intelligence gathering over validation hunting.
The Layoff That Made My Client $50,000 Richer
Laid off from a game studio? Learn how to reframe your impact and negotiate bigger offers at your next role.
The Hidden Truth About Hiring Managers at AAA Studios
Behind the scenes of AAA studio hiring. Learn what hiring managers are really dealing with and how to navigate the process.
Your Story Matters More Than Your Skills in Gaming
Your gaming story matters more than your skills. Learn the Challenge-Choice-Change framework that actually gets you hired.
The Earthquake That Changed Everything: From Agency to Riot Games
Chris's journey from running an agency to Riot Games. How crisis creates clarity, preparation beats luck, and how to engineer your opportunities.
Why LinkedIn Matters More Than You Think in Gaming
LinkedIn is career insurance for gaming pros. Build visibility, attract recruiter outreach, create permanent career records.
The Promotion Trap: Why Your Best Work Isn't Getting You Promoted
Promotions go to visible performers. Learn the three things you need: visibility, narrative, and leverage. Get promoted in 4-6 months.
Three Lies That Are Holding Your Gaming Career Back
I shouldn't. I can't. I don't have enough. Three lies holding game developers back and how to break them.
How to Pass Your Gaming Job Interview: The One Thing Hiring Managers Never Forget
Chemistry beats competency. Your origin story is your unfair advantage. Two-hour prep framework gets you hired.