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So You Want To Get A Job Making Video Games

June 25, 2014

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I have been a gamer my whole life and have lots of ideas. How do I get a job making video games? Every once in a while someone approaches me with that question and I appreciate the passion. Last weekend I had the opportunity to share some thoughts with a handful of high school and college […]

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[Reblog] Don’t Marry Someone You Intend to Change

November 27, 2013

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My Favourite Interview Question For New Grads

November 26, 2013

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Hiring From A Manager’s Perspective Part 3 – Nailing The Interview

June 5, 2011

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Woo hoo!  You got a job interview!  You know you are a perfect fit for the job, now you just need to convince the interviewers.  Easy, right?  Hold on.  I have interviewed a lot of people over the years and I keep seeing people make some simple mistakes.  So, to conclude the Hiring From A […]

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Hiring From A Manager’s Perspective – Part 2: Phone Interview Tips

May 30, 2011

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For the candidate, the phone interview is both a victory and the first of many tests in the interviewing process.  Some companies skip this step, particularly with local candidates.  Personally, I prefer the phone interview, even if it is a straight forward interview with HR.  As a candidate, it gives me a first impression of […]

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Hiring From A Manager’s Perspective – Part 1: Surviving The Resume Triage

May 22, 2011

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Part of the reason I have been so busy the past few weeks is that one of my managers recently left the company and I have been actively working on finding a replacement.  Since everyone looks for a job at some point in their career, I thought I’d share my thoughts and tips on surviving […]

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