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How To Build Job Referrals This Week (4 Steps)
A four-step plan to build real job referrals this week without cold-asking strangers after a posting goes live.
The Closing Question That Gets You the Job Offer
The closing interview question that shifts you from applicant mode to peer mode and helps lock the offer.
STAR vs SPAR: The One-Letter Interview Fix
Why STAR interview answers still sound flat, and how SPAR adds the pressure layer hiring managers remember.
You Don't Need a Big Win to Get Noticed on LinkedIn
How to get noticed on LinkedIn in gaming without a viral launch or famous studio logo on your resume.
Resume Bullet Point Examples: Generic vs Specific
Side-by-side resume bullet examples that show why specific beats generic when gaming recruiters skim your resume.
How to Self-Promote on LinkedIn (Without Being Annoying)
A practical way to self-promote on LinkedIn in gaming that builds trust instead of sounding like a highlight reel.
1 Resume Rule That Makes Recruiters Remember You
One resume rule that makes gaming recruiters remember you after a quick scan: lead with specific, measurable change.
How to Write a Cover Letter for Gaming Jobs (Template)
A short cover letter template for gaming jobs that shows fit fast without repeating your whole resume.
10 Ways to Get Noticed in the Gaming Industry (This Week)
Ten practical moves you can run this week to get noticed in gaming without waiting for a perfect portfolio.
4 Things to Do After Getting Hired in Gaming
Four moves for your first 90 days after getting hired in gaming so you build trust fast and avoid early career traps.
How to Fix Your Game Industry Resume (2026 Guide)
A 2026 guide to fixing your game industry resume so recruiters see impact at first glance.
Interview Secrets: The 1 Question That Turns Applicants Into Employees
The one interview question pattern that helps candidates sound like future teammates instead of applicants.
Why LinkedIn Beats ArtStation for Getting Hired in Gaming
ArtStation shows your art. LinkedIn gets you hired. Why gaming professionals should build their portfolio where hiring managers actually look.
How to Network in the Gaming Industry (Stop Fishing, Start Hunting)
Random LinkedIn requests won't get you hired in games. The proactive networking system an ex-Riot hiring manager recommends, in 7 steps to start this week.
From Imposter Syndrome to Coaching: Why I Left Riot Games to Help Gaming Professionals
I went from drowning in imposter syndrome at Riot Games to coaching 60+ gaming professionals. Here's what changed and why I do this work.
Why Feedback in the Gaming Industry Doesn't Work (And How to Fix It)
Discover why traditional feedback approaches fail gaming teams and learn the proven formula for feedback that actually drives growth with Chris Tran.
How to Actually Get Referrals in the Gaming Industry (Timing Is Everything)
The framework for getting referrals that actually work. Timing and genuine connection beat cold asks every time.
The LinkedIn Shift That Gets Gaming Recruiters to Message You First
How to get recruiters to message you first on LinkedIn in the gaming industry. 5 steps to go from invisible to undeniable. From an ex-Riot hiring manager.
What "Player Value" Actually Means at Riot Games (And Why It Matters for Your Interview)
Player value is the core of Riot Games' culture. An ex-Riot leader explains what the values mean in practice and how to show you get it in your interview.
The Brutal Truth About Getting Hired at AAA Game Studios
How to get hired at a AAA game studio. Learn the real process from headcount politics to the sponsor round from an ex-Riot hiring manager.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stop Fishing. Start Hunting.
Learn proactive networking strategies for the gaming industry. Move from passive job hunting to active career hunting with Chris Tran.
Fix Your Stuck Gaming Career. The Hunter and Farmer Method.
Learn the hunter and farmer strategy to escape career stagnation and build unstoppable momentum with Chris Tran.
7 LinkedIn Post Ideas That Actually Get Game Industry Jobs
7 proven LinkedIn post types that get noticed by game industry hiring managers. Plus how to overcome the lies keeping you silent.
The GDC Networking Playbook: Turn Conference into Real Opportunities
The tactical networking system for GDC. Soft qualify scripts, triage system, and follow-up strategies that actually work for game developers.
How to Stop Being Generic: The Numbers That Get Game Devs Hired
Reviewed 800+ gaming resumes. Learn how to add specific metrics and numbers to stand out. The four buckets framework for game developers.
Gaming Resume: What 800 Reviews Taught Me
After reviewing 800 gaming resumes, an ex-Riot Games hiring manager found 3 fixes that reliably turn ignored applications into interviews.